Pressure is what allows us to brew coffee in seconds, rather than minutes – and produces the concentrated liquid gold shots that has come to define coffee around the world. So, isn’t it a little strange that we just tend to set & forget the pump pressure on our espresso machines? How important is pressure … Read more
Most Gaggia classic are set to 12 bars for the pressurised baskets – if you want to use the standard or IMS baskets , you will need to reduce the pressure. Over time your pump pressure fades but when you can adjust the pump you can restore the lost coffee crema. What is the pressure … Read more
In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. Is 20 bar pressure good for espresso? Its pressure is strong enough that it can force out the flavor of the coffee grounds for a moderately strong taste and can create some crema , though not quite that picture-perfect iconic … Read more
Is 19 bars of pressure good for espresso? In a nutshell, brewing pressure should be around 9 bars for creating a great espresso. Is 15 bar enough for espresso? 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. … Read more