PORTAFILTER This is the device coffee is ground into before being placed in the group to brew espresso. The name is easy to remember as long as you think of it as a portable filter (hence, portafilter). It’s also known as “a filter handle and that thingy you put the coffee into”. What is an … 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. What’s the difference between a coffee maker and an … Read more
Use your ears, then your eyes. When the espresso is brewing, you’ll hear it bubbling and splashing about in the top of the pot. When those happy sounds taper off, lift the lid and take a peek. If the espresso has stopped pouring out of the center , your pot is done. How do you … Read more
What comes with the breville barista express? The Barista Express comes with several accessories, including the stainless steel milk jug, dual and single wall filter baskets, coffee scoop, the Razor, and a water filter and holder It also comes with a list of cleaning tools that are useful for deep cleanings. Can I use pods … Read more