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
Is an acaia scale worth it? The acaia lunar is fast, accurate, and very attractive. Whether it is worth it is up to the buyer, but it is the best espresso scale I’ve ever purchased I have used mine every day for 18 months. I got it at a 10% discount by signing up for … Read more
If you office is based in a hard-water area and use your espresso machine up to 6 times per day then we suggest descaling your espresso machine every three weeks or monthly to avoid scale build-up. If however, you are based in a soft-water area then it is recommended to descale it every 3 to … Read more
Reduce waste & mess with an espresso dosing funnel. The funnel works by stopping excess grinds from escaping over the edge of the portafilter and includes 4 small magnets to ensure the funnel ‘catches’ the portafilter and stays firmly in place. How does a dosing funnel work? Reduce waste & mess with an Espresso Dosing … Read more
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