The short black is the foundation of any espresso drink The term ‘short’ refers to the fact that this is simply an espresso shot, no extra water is added apart from what is used to brew the coffee. Black of course comes from the colour of the drink due to the fact that there is … Read more
Since inception in 1981, Saeco has been designing and bringing to the market new models of espresso machines based on the developing coffee tastes and habits of the consumer. In July 2009, the company was bought by the dutch electronics company philips Who makes philips coffee makers? Since inception in 1981, Saeco has been designing … Read more
On a Nespresso® U model, there are three different buttons / cup sizes to choose from – Lungo, Espresso or Ristretto We recommend a cup size of 100 ml for a Lungo, 40 ml for an Espresso and 25 ml for a Ristretto. What are the 3 buttons on Nespresso? On a Nespresso® U model, … Read more
Latte simply means milk in Italian. So latte is not actually a coffee drink That’s also why you call it latte art, milk art. Some baristas get upset about the term latte art and prefer to call it milk patterns. Is latte considered coffee? In its simplest terms, a latte is a coffee created by … Read more
A manual espresso machine is operated by pushing and pulling a lever As you raise the lever, it draws water into the brewing chamber to saturate the coffee grounds (a step known as pre-infusion). Pulling the lever back down creates pressure, forcing the water through the coffee grounds and into your cup below. Are manual … Read more