“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