PID stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative Quite a mouthful! On a basic level, a PID controller uses the PID algorithm to determine the best way to control whatever process it’s used for. What is a PID in espresso? PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is … Read more
How important is PID in an espresso machine? PIDs can be very important in espresso machines as they provide temperature stability and consistency What temperature should I set my PID for espresso? The optimal temperature for espresso extraction is between 90 and 96°C (195/205°F) If you set a hotter temperature, it’ll result in higher extraction … Read more
Portafilters & Baskets Portafilter – Usually refers to both the handle apparatus and the filter basket inside of it. This is the device which holds the filter basket, where coffee is packed in and held during brewing. Portafilters are usually heavy and sturdy, and made of metal like brass or steel. What are the parts … Read more
over-extracted espresso has a dark blotchy colour with white spotting Over-extracted espresso often flows very slowly where it will take much longer than 30 seconds to deliver 30ml of liquid. In extreme cases an over extracted expresso will often drip from the portafilter outlets. What happens if you over extract espresso? Overextraction: This happens when … Read more
How do you make nescafé crema? nescafe classic crema It has a strong taste and aroma combined with seductive cream for even more pleasant awakening! Prepare easily and quickly with only hot water. Preparation: At 1-2 scoops Nescafe Classic Crema add hot but not boiling water. What is crema in Nescafé? With NESCAFÉ Gold Blend … Read more
We recommend to replace the filter after 3 months Soak the filter in cold water for 5 minutes. Wash the filter holder with cold water. How often should you clean sage barista pro? We recommend to replace the filter after 3 months Soak the filter in cold water for 5 minutes. Wash the filter holder … Read more
Automatic (correct term is volumetric) measures the volume of water and automatically adjusts pressure going into your coffee , making human error less common and creating more consistency from barista to barista. It also allows for fixing an espresso dial to be a much quicker process by eliminating some factors.” How do automatic espresso machines … Read more
That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle“). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket which is actually what holds the coffee grounds during the pulling or extracting of the espresso shot What is an espresso machine portafilter? The espresso machine portafilter is, at its most basic level, a filter basket attached to … Read more
ESPRESSO STYLE Pipamoka can extract espresso-style coffee from 2 scoops (16 g) of medium-fine coffee grind Can Pipamoka make espresso? ESPRESSO STYLE Pipamoka can extract espresso-style coffee from 2 scoops (16 g) of medium-fine coffee grind. What is the difference between Wacaco Nanopresso and Minipresso? The Nanopresso can brew only one type of coffee, while … Read more
The shower screen or dispersion screen is responsible for evenly dispersing or showering water on the coffee puck Keep in mind that during an espresso extraction, the coffee expands within the space of the portafilter basket and the shower screen to create the approximately 9 bars of pressure needed to make espresso. What does espresso … Read more