tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for every barista , be it in a busy commercial setting or at home. Sure you can buy a flat square of rubber in any hardware shop that would achieve a lot of the aims of our cafelat mats, but more often than not these are smelly old … Read more
What does auto volumetric mean? volumetric machines are also known as “automatic” are the most popular type of commercial espresso machine. These machines allow water volumes to be pre-programmed into the machine Therefore, each shot is dispensed with the exact water volume necessary for a great cup of coffee – every time. What is volumetric … Read more
dosing funnels are helpful, and, as the photo shows, they ensure that there’s no waste of coffee beans over the sides when you grind beans into the portafilter All the grounds that are sticking to it are neither making a mess on the counter nor in the grinder. Is a dosing funnel necessary? If you … Read more
Dose is the anchor of every espresso recipe. It is the weight of dry ground coffee that you are using to make an espresso , and depending on your espresso style, it can be anywhere from 5-30 grams, though in general modern espresso hovers between 18-21g. What is dosing in coffee making? What is dosing … Read more
What does the program button do on my Breville? Pressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons during a programmed espresso will immediately stop the extraction 1. To begin programming, press the PROGRAM button once. The machine will beep once and the program button will begin to flash. What is the best grind size for … Read more
Super automatics make great espresso , but beneath all that automation there’s a fair amount of maintenance work that has to get done. Making coffee is a dirty process. These machines do their best, but they aren’t able to eliminate that mess. They can only hide it for a while. How long does a Superautomatic … Read more
If you are weighing your dose while grinding, you need a funnel to keep grinds from falling to the side and prevent the coffee mound from tipping out , which would give you a false weight. What is a dosing funnel for? Our dosing funnels are specifically designed to help eliminate the overflow of coffee … Read more
Typically, between 2 and 8 seconds is the ideal pre-infusion time before you start the higher extraction pressure. Should espresso shot time include pre-infusion? I’d include it If you start when you push the button it becomes more accurate and easier to track the time. Trying to start after pre-infusion requires timing, waiting and concentrating … Read more
If your espresso machine produces coffee slowly or only drips, check your coffee filters for buildup If your filter is clogged from small particles or dirt, the flow of the coffee will slow down, resulting in these symptoms. It is normal for filters to become clogged with use. Why is my espresso pulling so slow? … Read more
Most baristas will apply pre-infusion for somewhere between 2 and 8 seconds before lifting the lever all the way, engaging the pump. How many seconds for pre-infusion? Controlling Pre-Infusion Pre-infusion directly affects the extraction and taste of an espresso, and can be added for long periods of time. We recommend trying 2-8 seconds. How long … Read more