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 that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … 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. What is the difference between barista and coffee maker? The barista chooses the ingredients, finds the right flavors for the right people and guarantees … Read more
A macchiato is a much stronger coffee drink than a latte , offering more bold flavors and caffeine. What is stronger than a latte? A cappuccino boasts a much stronger espresso flavor than a latte due to having less milk and more foam than a latte. Which is stronger latte or cappuccino or macchiato? Meanwhile, … Read more
An Americano is not just black coffee It is essentially an espresso shot diluted with water. There are two different ways to prepare this drink that can alter its look. First: hot water first, then espresso on top and second: espresso first, then diluting with hot water after. Is a Americano a black coffee? Americano … 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 Does a portafilter make a difference? While most coffee products compete to look new and different some are constrained by existing … Read more
modern espresso machines brew using 8-10 bars of pressure. That’s 5-10 times the pressure of a moka pot, depending on the machine. Yes, the coffee that moka pots brew is strong and about as close as you can get to espresso without owning an actual espresso machine , but, by definition, it’s not true espresso. … Read more
Starbucks combines its rich, full-bodied espresso with mocha sauce, steamed milk, and whip cream to make a tasty, sweet drink that leaves a lasting impression. In the grande size, a caffè mocha contains 370 calories and 35 grams of sugar. Is the cafe mocha sweet? Here’s a quick summary of the differences. Mochas are sweet … Read more
It’s packed with antioxidants and can lower your risk of disease and other health complications Of course, most of these benefits are from black coffee. Once you start adding things in, like sugar and creamer, you’re compromising the low-calorie quality of the beverage. Is it healthier to drink coffee black? Black coffee is rich in … Read more
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 you make regular … Read more
That means any latte, flat white, mocha, macchiato, cappuccino, americano or espresso shot is available as decaf In other words, decaf coffee drinkers can enjoy all the deliciousness that caffeine drinkers can. What’s a decaf latte? What is Decaf Coffee? decaffeinated coffee is the same as regular coffee, but has a majority of its caffeine … Read more