The most common causes for an espresso machine not building enough pressure have to do with the coffee. Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. How do I increase the pressure on my espresso machine? Change the grinder … Read more
Place your coffee maker of choice on a low shelf or countertop , making sure coffee beans, mugs, and other necessities are easily within reach. Take advantage of behind-the-door storage to free up more shelf space inside the pantry for coffee-making ingredients. Where should a coffee station be placed in a kitchen? A corner of … Read more
If your brew pressure looks low, your shots are likely flowing too quickly (this will lead to a variety of off flavors). So break your eyes away from the brew pressure gauge and get out your stop watch (many espresso machines have shot timers built in or available to install) and scale. How do I … Read more
Espresso is an espresso when its TDS is something between 8-12 % Have you heard about ristretto? There million definitions how to make a ristretto but I think the most precise way to define it is to say that ristretto’s TDS should be something more than 12 %. What is the ideal TDS for espresso? … Read more
15 bars is the max amount of pressure the pump in the espresso machine can apply during brewing While that is the max amount of pressure, it doesn’t mean espresso should be extracted at such high pressure. The recommend extraction pressure is about 8 or 9 bars. What’s the difference between a 15 bar and … Read more
A fine grind is needed for espresso and the ideal pressure is nine bars Is 15 or 20 bar better for espresso machine? A 15 bar espresso machine can at most, force heated water through coffee at 15x the present atmospheric pressure of the earth. A 20 bar espresso machine should technically be capable of … Read more
15 bars is the max amount of pressure the pump in the espresso machine can apply during brewing While that is the max amount of pressure, it doesn’t mean espresso should be extracted at such high pressure. The recommend extraction pressure is about 8 or 9 bars. Is 15 bar enough for espresso? 7-15 BAR … Read more
7-15 bar pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso. Top notch coffee makers come with 15 BARs of pressure. 15 BARs may be very useful , giving the machine enough range for an initial kick of 10-11 BARs, from where to drop to 9-10 BARs during brewing. Is … Read more
pressure lower than 7 BARs will not allow water and air to pass through coffee grounds with enough force to extract oils and flavors properly. Rich and creamy espresso. 7-15 BAR pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso What is the best bar pressure for a coffee machine? … Read more
A 15 bar espresso machine can at most, force heated water through coffee at 15x the present atmospheric pressure of the earth. A 20 bar espresso machine should technically be capable of forcing heated water through coffee at and up to 20x the present atmospheric pressure of the earth. Is 15 bar too much for … Read more