Here’s a quick answer to the question: All coffee can be used for an espresso machine, provided it has the right fine grind. That said, many prefer to use dark roasted coffee due to its stronger flavor. In fact, you can sometimes find coffee labelled ‘espresso’ due to its darker roast. What kind of coffee … Read more
Say hello to the latest version of Rancilio’s Silvia, the Rancilio Silvia M. Like it’s predecessor, it features an all-over stainless steel body, traditional steam wand, and non-pressurized portafilter , but with some technical (and rather handy) upgrades. Is the Rancilio Silvia worth it? For my brewing preferences, I’d definitely buy the Rancilio Silvia for … Read more
A freshly pulled espresso should have some nice, rich crema floating on top- a by product of escaping co2 and nine bars of pressure. Although thick, reddish crema often designates a good shot, it doesn’t actually taste very good. Some espresso aficionados recommend skimming it off with your spoon How do you use espresso shots? … Read more
You can use any medium to medium-fine roast to make moka coffee, though dark roasts tend to taste better because they work best with the low pressure produced by Moka pots. Of course, if you like a light roast or blond roast, give it a try! Can you use any coffee in a moka pot? … Read more
The espresso bean is simply a coffee bean that’s roasted more, ground finer, and brewed in an espresso machine or aeropress Can you buy espresso beans ground? As mentioned earlier, ground espresso coffee can be obtained in one of four ways: 1) by buying whole-bean coffees and grinding them at home just before brewing ; … Read more
To make coffee on your stovetop, start by heating water in a kettle or pan. Once the water starts bubbling, add 1-2 tablespoons of coffee for every cup of water and stir the coffee grounds around. How much coffee do you put on the stove? To make coffee on your stovetop, start by heating water … Read more
espresso gold is a medium-dark roasted espresso blend made from indian coffees using an Italian roasting style Expect this espresso to be sweet and mellow with low acidity, medium body, and light, nutty undertones. With a light brightness Espresso Gold offers a velvety-smooth and rich crema. What is in Nescafe Gold espresso? Our nescafé espresso … Read more
The best coffee roasts for lattes are medium and dark roasts These coffee roasts have a medium to full body, slight acidity, with a few strong undertones. The notes I’ve mentioned above will make for a great espresso, making an even better latte. What roast is best for espresso? Italian baristas insist that medium or … Read more
A cappuccino is usually made using an espresso machine The double espresso is poured into the bottom of the cup, followed by a similar amount of hot milk, which is prepared by heating and texturing the milk using the espresso machine’s steam wand. Is an espresso machine the same as a cappuccino machine? As you … Read more
Creates a sweeter cup of coffee (the coffee is less caramelized and white sugar is sweeter than caramel) Can be brewed in a drip machine, french press, etc., but is not recommended for use in an espresso machine (filter roast pulled on an espresso machine can result in a very sour cup) Can I use … Read more