“Do I brew first or do I steam first?” The consensus with our team here is that it is better to steam/froth your milk first and then brew your espresso This especially holds true when using a single boiler espresso machine like the Gaggia Classic or Rancilio Silvia. Can I steam milk with espresso in … Read more
The best practice is to wipe your steam wand immediately after each use with a cloth dedicated to this purpose. If this has been neglected then the only safe way to remove the build up is to wrap the wand tightly with a damp tea-towel and turn the steamer on for 30 seconds How do … Read more
Every professional caterer and coffee shop barista knows the primary purpose of their commercial espresso machine‘s steam wand: frothing up the perfect latte or cappuccino What is a steam wand for coffee? The steam wand is a small solid metal pipe about 5 centimeters in length and is part of the machine design, usually sticking … Read more
Can you make a latte with regular coffee? Yes, but it will need to be a strongly brewed batch To change the strength of the brew, you’ll need to adjust your coffee-to-water ratio. You can use a 1-to-15 coffee-to-water ratio or lower to strengthen a batch of drip coffee or pour-over. How do you make … Read more
A french press is hand-operated and requires no batteries or electricity. A milk frother produces a dense and rich foam The foam you get from a French press is not as thick or velvety as the foam you get from a milk frother. Producing milk froth with a milk frother is effortless. Can I use … Read more
“Do I brew first or do I steam first?” The consensus with our team here is that it is better to steam/froth your milk first and then brew your espresso This especially holds true when using a single boiler espresso machine like the Gaggia Classic or Rancilio Silvia. Do you steam milk or make espresso … Read more
Plug in the machine. Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine. Rotate the tank outward. The and buttons start flashing How do I start my illy coffee maker? Plug in the machine. Switch the power button to “I” to turn on the machine. Rotate the tank outward. The and buttons start … Read more
What is the difference between the gaggia classic and Pro? The Gaggia Classic Pro and the former Gaggia Classic can make cappuccinos, like the other machines in this list. The biggest difference between the two models is the steam wand While the earlier model used a panarello-style steam wand that injected air into the steam, … Read more
Once plugged in and turned on, this machine was ready for use in about two minutes—quite speedy compared to other machines we’ve reviewed. We also loved the simplistic design: There are only three buttons on the front of the machine and a frother lever on the side , making it is easy to work with … Read more
The gaggia classic pro and the former Gaggia Classic can make cappuccinos, like the other machines in this list. The biggest difference between the two models is the steam wand While the earlier model used a panarello-style steam wand that injected air into the steam, this unit uses a proper commercial steam wand. What is … Read more