If you love an after dinner espresso, you’ll love Espresso Intenso As the name suggests, our bold little shot just got even bolder. Thanks to our professional 15-bar pressure, Intenso is brimming with aroma and flavors, plus a velvety crema layer that will add flavor and life to any after dinner conversation. What kind of … Read more
As popular as the Starbucks PSL staple is, many find it to be too sweet, with some people even saying they only need one or two a season. Dunkin’ introduced its own Pumpkin Spice Latte a few years back, and it was applauded for being a little less sweet This year, they’re expanding on this … Read more
Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like it’s predecessor, it features an all-over stainless steel body, traditional steam wand, and non-pressurized portafilter, but with some technical (and rather handy) upgrades. Do you tamp a pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of … Read more
Thanks for your question – the steam temperature doesnt need to be controlled as tightly as the brew temperature (within a degree or so), so it uses a pid feature that turns the elements on/off at a set temperature (in the same way that a thermostat does, or should – though in reality they are … Read more
The Ristretto is made by extracting 2/3 of an ounce of water through a single dose (1/4 ounce) of coffee, using the single group handle. Since an espresso extraction should be calibrated to 30 seconds , the Ristretto extraction will take about 20 seconds. What is the calibration time of espresso machine? The Ristretto is … Read more
Starbucks uses white chocolate mocha sauce (shortened to white mocha) to make their hot and iced white chocolate drinks. There’s no coffee or caffeine in the white mocha sauce What kind of coffee is a white chocolate mocha? While the term mocha sounds fancy, the definition is simple. A mocha coffee drink simply has chocolate … Read more
It’s good to keep in mind that café bustelo is stronger than most coffee So if you want a milder taste, and are using a pre-measured method like a K-Cup, consider selecting a lower ounce brew than you might normally do to weaken it a bit. Is Café Bustelo espresso strong? One mug of this … Read more
What’s a Lungo? Lungo, which means “long” in Italian, is a different way to pull an espresso shot that gives it a slightly milder flavor The beverage is also made with an espresso machine, but it takes longer to pull the shot. A lungo can take up to a minute to pull. Can nespresso espresso … Read more
The cup is bold and intensely bitter with the slightest hint of raisin-like fruit underneath This almost overbearing flavor is distinctive of Latin American coffee culture and is known for being a rather divisive profile, particularly for American audiences. Is café bustelo good espresso? Café Bustelo is also a great espresso base for at-home lattes, … Read more
Switch on the coffee machine by pressing the ON/OFF switch (1): the lights of the three buttons (2), (3) and (4) will flash in sequence. 2. The lights (3) and (4) flash to indicate that the machine is warming up to the set temperature. How do you turn on a Smeg espresso machine? Switch on … Read more