ceramic mugs are safe for the dishwasher , while porcelain should be washed separately by hand. The mug’s handle should be turned away from any other dishware to avoid damage. Can you put travel mugs in the dishwasher? Travel mugs are generally not dishwasher safe because of the vacuum seal that gives your travel mug … Read more
Pull the shot place a demitasse cup under the group head and you’re ready to pull your shot! Engage the water pressure (most machines have a lever, switch or button that does this) and the espresso machine will send pressurized water into the grounds. When you engage the pressure, start a timer or stopwatch. How … Read more
When the Nespresso nozzle is clogged, water pressure and flow are affected, leading to leakages Depending on your machine’s brand and model, you can use a needle or pipe-cleaner to unclog the nozzle. How do I stop my Nespresso from leaking? Disconnect the machine. Raise the lever and clean the front of the rough area … Read more
Breville’s line of espresso machines are consistently rated as the best for at-home coffee-making Does Breville make good coffee? After pouring through reviews, its clear Breville is widely-known for its quality machines that make a great-tasting cup of coffee Quality materials like stainless steel, and performance metrics (temperature, water pressure, time of brew, etc.). Is … Read more
This is just one of the dozens of examples that pop up when you search “shower head” on TikTok. The product by Zenbody and is a water-filtering shower head that helps remove impurities found in hard water that can strip your hair and skin of moisture and judging by the reactions on social media , … Read more
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