The results drew a stark conclusion: vst baskets produce significantly more consistent results than oem baskets Here we’ve plotted the data for each shot as a deviation from the target yield. As you can see, there’s a lot more variation in the shots produced with the standard basket when compared to the VST. Are VST … Read more
A good shower head should offer more than “hot” and “cold” features. The right shower head will have features such as adjustable height, multiple spray settings, and water conservation All these will make a significant difference in your experience. What shower heads are best? Hydroluxe 1433 Chrome 24 Function Ultra-Luxury 3-way 2 in 1. Moen … Read more
If you’ve got these initial steps down, your espresso should take somewhere between 20 and 25 seconds to brew. The stream of espresso coming out of the portafilter should look something like thick, warm honey. The finished shot should be golden and have a crema thickness of about 1/4″ to 1/3″ What are the 4 … Read more
The PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) is a mechanism that will control the boiler heating element of the rancilio silvia espresso machine This mechanism, when installed properly, will increase the boiler temperature in calculated increments in order to reach a set temperature as called Set Value ( SV. ) Do I need PID for Rancilio Silvia? This pid … Read more
Can the barista express make coffee? The Barista Express can make coffee in the form of an Americano , which is an espresso shot plus hot water (direct from its hot water spout). It cannot make drip or pour over coffee. Can breville espresso machine make regular coffee? Can you make regular coffee with Breville … Read more
The rancilio silvia v4 with PID has been great. My machine came with the PID installed from seattle coffee gear. I got it because I didn’t want to mess around with not knowing the temperature of the water/steam. Does Rancilio Silvia have PID? The Rancilio Silvia v4 with PID has been great. My machine came … Read more
In an espresso machine the combination of high pressurized water and the beans’ fats and oils generate the crema The water passes through the coffee grounds, trapping the fats and oils into tiny micro-bubbles. It’s a bit like when you foam milk for a cappuccino, only made with coffee alone. Does Nespresso make real crema? … Read more
Baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew. Use a twisting motion as you pull up to “polish” the puck. Can you tamp coffee too hard? It turns … Read more
Pull 2 espresso shots from the Breville barista expresso Espresso Maker with freshly ground beans. Pour over a cup of ice filled to the rim. Add chilled filtered water and enjoy. Brew a pitcher of coffee in a drip coffeemaker like the Technivorm Moccamaster and place in the refrigerator until chilled. Can you make iced … 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