The pour over method involves pouring hot water through coffee grounds in a filter The water drains through the coffee and filter into a carafe or mug. Pour over is also known as filter coffee or drip coffee, although these terms also include batch brewers. Why is pour over better than drip? Pour over: Due … Read more
Vertuo Plus offers the perfect combination of style and convenience for a unique coffee experience at home. – Brews a wide range of high quality coffees (5oz, 8oz), espressos and double espressos – Precision brewing system – automatically adjusts the brewing settings to each capsule for a consistent in-cup result. What can the Nespresso Vertuo … Read more
boil water in a saucepan on the stove. In a deep bowl, add 1 heaping tablespoon of coffee per serving. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the grounds to saturate them, and then add 6 ounces of water per serving. Use a spoon to press the coffee grounds to the bottom of the … Read more
What does a latte machine do? Luckily, latte machines exist. These coffee makers have the ability to both brew espresso and froth milk (which means it can also brew other espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos and macchiatos). What kind of machine makes lattes? The best latte machine on our list is Breville Barista Express BES870XL This … Read more
dandelion root is often used as a coffee substitute because it has a similar taste and look, but it’s far less acidic and bitter. This is super-easy to make: just add a spoonful to hot water, and voila! What can be used as a coffee substitute? Chicory Coffee. Like coffee beans, chicory root can be … Read more
The difference between cold brew coffee and cold brew concentrate is the amount of ground coffee used relative to the amount of water Cold brew concentrate is a lot stronger in taste and needs to be diluted before drinking, whereas cold brew coffee can be drunk as is. What is a cold brew concentrate? Cold … Read more
Hard water minerals can build up in your machine over time, which could affect how well it works. To prevent this, you’ll want to descale descale A descaling agent or chemical descaler is a liquid chemical substance used to remove limescale from metal surfaces in contact with hot water , such as in boilers, water … Read more
Two french inventors (Mayer and Delforge) patented in 1852 a forerunner of the french press A patent was filed by a Frenchman, Marcel-Pierre Paquet dit Jolbert, officially published on August 5, 1924. A coffee press was patented in the United States by Milanese designer Attilio Calimani in 1929. Why is a French press called French? … Read more
Thanks for your question – No, the PID is a brew and steam temperature controller and doesn’t include any shot-timer or preinfusion timer functionality. Our answer: Yes indeed – with the PID you don’t need any of the thermostats. Does Gaggia Classic Pro have a PID? Thanks for your question – No, the PID is … Read more
espresso powder is very intensely dark and concentrated instant coffee. It’s not just espresso coffee beans ground fine It’s actually coffee crystals that dissolve quickly in liquid. Even though you can technically dissolve it in water for drinking, espresso powder is really not for ideal for your morning latte. Is espresso powder the same as … Read more