The oxo brew 8-Cup not only has a thermal carafe designed to keep coffee hot for several hours, it’s also one of the few coffee makers certified by the Specialty Coffee Association’s golden cup standard. How long will a thermal carafe keep coffee hot? Pre-heating your thermal carafe A decent thermal carafe should keep your … Read more
Keurig K Cafe is advertised as a cappuccino and latte maker, and since it also has the Shot option you get an impression that it’s an espresso machine. However, it’s not. Keurig K Cafe brews regular coffee just like any other Keurig model, and it can’t do espresso shots. So, it’s not a Keurig espresso … Read more
Descaling your espresso machine with citric acid or vinegar takes a little more time but could be a safer option Simply fill your machine with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice per 5 cups of water. Remove your machine’s filter basket and place your carafe in position. Can I use … Read more
Yes, you can use your own coffee in nespresso machine There are refillable capsules available for both Vertuo and original machines. Just keep in mind that the barcode on the refillable Vertuo capsule won’t have optimized brew instructions for your coffee. What coffee works with Nespresso? Peet’s coffee variety pack – Best Overall. Lavazza Variety … Read more
Ibrik or cezve is the name of the pot with a long handle for brewing turkish coffee. What is the difference between ibrik and cezve? Note: There is no difference between an ibrik and a cezve “Cezve” is the turkish word for a long-handled coffee pot, while “ibrik” is from Arabic. “Ibrik” is the most … Read more
The Keurig K Café has markings in the carafe indicating how much you should fill it based on if you want a cappuccino or a latte. Fill the milk up to the cappuccino line. Hit the cappuccino button to foam and heat the milk. While your milk is foaming, you can prepare your coffee Can … Read more
espresso shots are made using the pressure method where hot water is forced through finely ground coffee Brewed coffee is made using the gravity filter method where water flows through coffee slowly. What is this? Espresso is made in seconds using high pressure, while brewed coffee can take 3-5 minutes. How is espresso made? Espresso … Read more
What do the buttons on an espresso machine mean? Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means … 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
e61 commercial style espresso machines allow you to recreate cafe quality espresso coffee at home , by offering the same commercial quality features you would see in an espresso machine at your local cafe. just in a more compact package. What does E61 mean on an espresso machine? To give credit where credit is due, … Read more