No, you can’t make a regular cup of coffee with an espresso machine, unless you have a dual purpose machine that makes both espresso and coffee The process of making espresso is different from that of making coffee. With espresso the hot water is forced through compacted coffee grinds at pressure. Can all coffee machines … Read more
No need for a Phin, a traditional vietnamese coffee maker and filter The french press mimics the Phin by letting coffee grounds steep in hot water. This recipe takes a Vietnamese coffee (coffee plus sweetened condensed milk) and adds ice to make it a Vietnamese iced coffee. Can you make Vietnamese coffee without filter? Vietnamese … Read more
Yes, you can use regular coffee in an espresso machine, but you shouldn’t Espresso machines are designed differently to use pressure and more fine grounds to create the desired flavor, taste, and strength. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it won’t work or that you can’t do it. Can I use normal coffee for espresso? Can … Read more
Other americano variations include a lungo, which uses twice as much water as an americano , and a long black coffee, which is prepared by brewing espresso directly into a cup of hot water to give the drink a foamy cream on its surface and slightly more flavor. Can you make an Americano with a … Read more
The ecm range is presently manufactured at two locations. The single-boiler and heat exchanger models continue to be manufactured in Italy, while the dual-boiler synchronika model, the commercial machines, and the entire range of grinders are also handmade in Germany. Where is ECM espresso machines made? ECM espresso machines are produced by their own manufacturer … Read more
A barista is an espresso machine “coffee artist” who has extensive knowledge about coffee and prepares, decorates and serves drinks to the customer. Barista (m/f) is the italian word for barkeeper. The Italian plural form is baristi (m) or bariste (f). What is a coffee employee called? A barista is a person who prepares and … Read more
steam wands work by releasing steam from the hotter of the two boilers through this thin pipe directly into the milk The pressurized steam warms and adds texture to the milk, allowing the creation of cappuccinos and lattes. How does steam wand work? Steam wands work by releasing steam from the hotter of the two … Read more
PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature. Without a pid controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. What does PID stand for … Read more
A portafilter is a component of an espresso machine. It’s the spoon-like device that holds the ground coffee. You attach the portafilter to the group head of the espresso machine, where the hot water comes into contact with the ground beans and extracts espresso How does a Portafilter work? A portafilter is a component of … Read more
If your brew pressure looks low, your shots are likely flowing too quickly (this will lead to a variety of off flavors). So break your eyes away from the brew pressure gauge and get out your stop watch (many espresso machines have shot timers built in or available to install) and scale. How do I … Read more