The steam wand is a small solid metal pipe about 5 centimeters in length and is part of the machine design, usually sticking out from one end near the coffee shower head or group head The steam wand is internally connected to the boiler by a flexible pipe and forms a path for the flow … Read more
Wipe off any excess grounds that sit loosely on top or around the edges of the basket. Purge your espresso machine before inserting the portafilter into the group head to help the machine regulate the correct temperature for extraction. The extraction of shots should start out as a drip and last between 20-26 seconds. How … Read more
A 1,000-square-foot coffee bar serving beverages and pastries only will probably allow for seating 15 to 20 customers. If you plan to prepare and serve lunch items you’ll want seating for 35 to 50, which will require an additional 400 to 600 square feet. What does every barista need? Know your coffee. You’re working at … Read more
Using a separate kit to plumb your existing coffee maker into your water supply will save you the cost of a brand-new machine and allow you to maintain a bit more flexibility if you change your mind. Can I plumb in my coffee maker? Using a separate kit to plumb your existing coffee maker into … Read more
Transform your espresso into a brew-sized coffee and linger longer – simplicity itself. Can you use Nespresso to make Americano? Transform your espresso into a brew-sized coffee and linger longer – simplicity itself. What is an Americano in Nespresso? An Americano is a watered-down espresso Americanos can be made from home with an espresso machine, … Read more
delonghi dinamica is an espresso machine with iced coffee technology, a manual frother and a built-in steel burr grinder. It’s capable of making espresso, long espresso, drip-style coffee and iced coffee We will note that this machine doesn’t really make a simple cup of coffee. Does DeLonghi dinamica make hot coffee? Besides hot coffee , … Read more
What is a dosing cup used for? The Barista Progear Coffee Dosing Cup is the perfect tool for transferring coffee from your grinder to your portafilter mess free The coffee dosing cup not only speeds up work flow, thanks to the side flange it sits perfectly in the portafilter basket with no mess or loss … Read more
Italian baristas insist that medium or medium dark roasts are perfect for making espresso. Dark roasted beans have an oily and shiny exterior. They’ll be dark to almost black in color. These beans are heated at the highest range, more than 100°F higher than light roasts. What roast is best for espresso? Italian baristas insist … Read more
Even though it does not have a built-in grinder , gaggia classic is easy to use and can be paired with ground beans or coffee pods making it the best choice for people buying an espresso machine for the first time. Does Gaggia Classic have a grinder? Gaggia Classic Pro review: Price and competition It’s … Read more
How do you make a cappuccino sachet? Boil 200ml of milk in a small milk pot and bring it to a boil. In the meantime, empty your instant cappuccino sachet in to your serving cup. Once milk has come to a boil, simmer it, take 2-3 tablespoons of the milk and pour it into your … Read more