I use a bottomless portafilter most of the time to check on the evenness of the extraction and because it eliminates the need to rinse the portafilter. I use a double basket and pull into one demitasse (usually around 1.5 to 1.75 ounces) If you’re pulling 2.5 ounces, you’ll need a demitasse used for macchiatos. … Read more
But what about coffee? Myka Meier of Beaumont Etiquette says the correct way to hold your coffee mug is like this. “Loop your index finger into the handle and keep your thumb on top of the handle. Your remaining three fingers, middle, index and pinkie, are tucked into the palm of your hand.” How do … Read more
Left-handed mug will dribble liquids through a small hole if used in a right-handed manner 18 oz. mug will hold approximately 16 oz. of liquid safely under the dribble hole. Are mugs made for right handed? All cups are seemingly made for right handed people , so left handed mug is made for lefties. Left … Read more
Clean with hot water as needed. On the bottom of the k-cup insert is a tapered needle that punctures the bottom of the K-cup. On the side of it is a small hole. Use a paper clip (or similar) and insert it in there to remove any scale, coffee grounds etc. Is there a way … Read more
Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down Brush the edges of the filter basket off so there are no stray coffee grounds to get into the threads of the brew head. I like to smooth the basket down with a light tamp to make sure the grounds are even within the basket. Is a … Read more
Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a little harder for truly great espresso. You have a commercial or prosumer espresso machine. Can you use non-pressurized portafilter? Use a non-pressurized portafilter if: You have access to a quality burr grinder You’re willing to work a … Read more
A pressurized portafilter is a portafilter with a small hole in the bottom of the basket which creates a pressure build-up in order to force the coffee through the hole A pressurized portafilter is also referred to as a “double-wall” portafilter. Is a pressurized portafilter bad? When using pressurized portafilter the coffee is being forced … Read more
The bambino plus comes with 2 commercial-style, 54mm double-walled, pressurized portafilters (1-cup and 2-cup portions), which are great for beginner home baristas but limit how great your espresso can be compared to non-pressurized portafilter baskets. Is the Breville Bambino portafilter pressurized? Milk is managed with a classic one-hole steam wand for repeatable milk texturing exactly … Read more
If your machine is leaking from the bottom even when it’s not in use, the most likely scenario is a leak in the cold-water reservoir To confirm this, remove the reservoir and see if the water has pooled underneath. Then hold the reservoir over the sink and see if any water leaks out. Why is … Read more
Decades older than both espresso and the moka pot, the cuccuma (also known as the cuccumela or the neapolitan flip coffee pot) is a traditional italian coffee brewing method Although not as well-known as the moka pot, the cuccuma has actually been a part of Italian coffee culture for much, much longer. How do you … Read more