The Calphalon Temp IQ espresso machine is a great choice if you want an espresso maker that brews great-tasting coffee and makes a creamy froth but doesn’t want to pay through the roof It’s one of the more reliable espresso machines I’ve used all well. Calphalon Temp IQ is a great option for home baristas. … Read more
In an ideal world, a leveling tamper would work by distributing grounds in the portafilter evenly while then applying a tamping force It is supposed that the leveler will do a better job of distributing these grounds than would a person since it can achieve a degree of mechanical precision that a human can’t match. … Read more
The one area where the size difference between the two brewers genuinely makes a difference is in their brew capacities. The original aeropress can brew about 10 oz of coffee, while the Go can only brew about 8 oz While that might seem like a small difference, it’s very much a real difference. What is … Read more
For great home espresso, a good rule of thumb is that your grinder should cost between 25% and 50% as much as your espresso maker. The grind is just that important. So the niche zero is an excellent sidekick to most prosumer grade espresso machines Can niche zero grind pour over? For the first few … Read more
The AeroPress gets its name from a sister product made by the same company: the Aerobie , a dinner-plate-sized ring that outflies a Frisbee by a mile. Is there anything better than AeroPress? The delter press bears some resemblance to the Aeropress, but it adds something to the equation: pressure. The Delter Press is not … Read more
Sometimes pour overs tend to be too clean, but Aeropress brings out more body while it keeps the cup from being over-the-top muddy” “Makes a nice strong cup with more flavor clarity than a french press.” Is an Aeropress better than French press? Sure, it only brews 8 oz of coffee at a time, but … 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
So what’s the difference between the VertuoPlus and VertuoPlus Deluxe? The biggest difference between VertuoPlus and VertuoPlus Deluxe is the capacity available. The VertuoPlus has a 40-ounce capacity, while the Deluxe model holds 60 ounces The machines function about the same and offer similar features otherwise. What is the difference between vertuo plus and next? … Read more
Vertuo Next Premium – The Premium has the features of the regular Next, however utilises a metal cup support, chrome colour accents, whilst maintaining the plastic pourer. Vertuo Next Deluxe – The Deluxe has the features of the Next Premium, however utilises a stainless steel pourer (rather than plastic) What is difference between VertuoPlus and … Read more
This Nespresso decaffeinated vertuo coffee pod is all the richness of taste that Colombia and Costa Rica coffees offer – all without caffeine. It’s a decaf coffee that’s round and smooth and full of malty cereal notes. Does Nespresso Vertuo make decaf coffee? Created from Costa Rican and South American Arabicas , the Decaffeinato blend … Read more