Another reason your De’Longhi Espresso Machine won’t brew could be that your brew heads are clogged According to 33 coffee makers, a brew head dispenses water into the coffee and has filter baskets that can get clogged. The portafilter can get clogged as well. How do you fix a clogged espresso machine? One of the … Read more
If there is no espresso coming out of the machine, it is the result of either a lack of water in the reservoir, or a clogged pump For the lack of water, simply refill the reservoir from any source of tap. To remove the reservoir, check out our easy to follow replacement guide. Why is … Read more
Portafilters are made of a variety of types that will help you control your espresso shot size. Not only that, but they also come in different sizes , some of which are more ideal for your machine than the other. Are portafilters interchangeable? There is no consensus on whether bigger is better or which proprietary … Read more
You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Can you use ese pods in any espresso machine? You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). … Read more
There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., 58mm), but no, there really isn’t a standard The grouphead geometry changes considerably among espresso machines. Do all portafilters fit all espresso machines? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same … Read more
It’s where coffee and water mix to form a beautiful, delicious, and complex espresso shot. So learning about the different portafilter types can be a great opportunity to control the size of your shots, split them in two, or just look awesome. The thing is, there are many different kinds of portafilters Are all portafilters … Read more
pods compatible. You should check if there is a special E.S.E. sign on the machine or in the manual. You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Do E.S.E. pods make good espresso? Do ESE coffee pods taste better or … Read more
No. Nespresso make coffee pods that only fit in nespresso machines so ese pods will not work in any of these machines. Can you use ESE pods in any espresso machine? You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Which … Read more
If the machine flows with the portafilter removed then one of the filter baskets is blocking the flow. Clean the baskets by soaking them in a solution of hot water and backflushing powder for 30 minutes, or boiling the baskets for 30 minutes Make sure the grouphead is completely clean and free of debris. Should … Read more
A spring piston lever works via an internal spring that pushes water through our ground coffee under pressure The barista uses a lever (i.e. pulls the shot) to force the spring to compress. On release of the lever the spring then expands and forces water through the coffee at diminishing pressure. How does a manual … Read more