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
Also called a portaholder, it is a device that merely a handle and a filter basket for holding the coffee grounds while they are inserted into the brew head of your machine What is a portafilter for espresso? That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle”). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket … Read more
Unplug your iron and hold it over a sink with the soleplate facing downwards. Press and hold the self-clean button. hot water and steam will be ejected from the holes in the soleplate along with any impurities. Release the self-clean button after one minute or when the water tank is empty. How do you self … Read more
Every 2 Months After several weeks of daily use, you’ll need to do a deeper cleaning of your espresso machine to clear the buildup of espresso oils, coffee grounds, and limescale. Perform these tasks at least every 2-3 months, or monthly if you use your machine more frequently. How long will gaggia classic last? With … Read more
If your machine is left alone without cleaning, that residue will have a few undesirable effects on your coffee: Your coffee will begin to taste bitter Your coffee and coffee machine will produce an acrid smell. Coffee residue can cause clogging and blockages that can render a machine unusable. What happens if you don’t descale … Read more
This will help you in adjusting your next shot if you have too much or little pressure. good espresso machines (like these) will give you an indicator of how well (or poorly) extracted your shot is. How does an Espressomachine work? An espresso machine brews coffee by forcing pressurized water near boiling point through a … Read more
This is a fully manual espresso machine, invented and produced in Brazil. That is, without electricity or without buttons, this device makes amazing espresso from hot water and coffee grinds. The way that it works is with an internal piston, that is cranked to push hot water with enough pressure to make espresso How does … Read more
Press and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button. The extraction will enter low pressure pre-infusion until the button is released. When the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button is released, extraction will continue at full pressure. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button again once the desired volume of espresso has been … Read more
An espresso machine brews coffee by forcing pressurized water near boiling point through a “puck” of ground coffee and a filter in order to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso The first machine for making espresso was built in the early 1900s by Luigi Bezzera. How does a expresso machine work? An espresso machine … Read more
Carefully remove the rubber seal from your stovetop. If the seal is hard to remove, gently use a blunt knife (rounded at the top so you don’t damage your stovetop) or a pair of tweezers Be careful that you do not bend the metal areas surrounding the seal. Remove rubber seal. How do you clean … Read more