An allongé will be a longer shot : at least double, if not more, than the traditional espresso volume, and thus will produce what at first may simply appear to be “more coffee”. What is an allonge coffee? An allongé coffee or café allongé is actually espresso that has been pulled a bit longer than … Read more
If your brew pressure looks low, your shots are likely flowing too quickly (this will lead to a variety of off flavors). So break your eyes away from the brew pressure gauge and get out your stop watch (many espresso machines have shot timers built in or available to install) and scale. How do I … Read more
So the term ‘sprover is short for “ espresso pour over ”; it’s a way to produce a drip coffee using an espresso machine as the water source. You grind course enough that you’re not really generating pressure and let the machine pull ~3 ml/s across the puck until you hit something like a 18:200 … Read more
The most common causes for an espresso machine not building enough pressure have to do with the coffee. Too coarse a grind, too little coffee, or insufficiently tamping the grounds before brewing can all lead to inadequate pressure for a proper brew. Why is my coffee machine pressure low? The most common causes for an … Read more
Pressure is what allows us to brew coffee in seconds, rather than minutes – and produces the concentrated liquid gold shots that has come to define coffee around the world. So, isn’t it a little strange that we just tend to set & forget the pump pressure on our espresso machines? How important is pressure … Read more
Amazon’s Choice highlights highly rated, well-priced products available to ship immediately. Whats the difference between the bunn coffee makers? Put simply, the speed brew models each take advantage of similar technology for brewing. However, they are different in design and appearance, the quality of the build, and carafe types The CSB3T and BT models have … Read more
A carafe (/kəˈræf/) is a glass container with a flared lip used for serving liquids, especially wine and coffee. Unlike the related decanter, carafes generally do not include stoppers. coffee pots included in coffee makers are also referred to as carafes in American English. Is carafe and decanter the same? The differences between these two … Read more
You can use a countertop, a side table, a cart, or a cabinet to create a diy home coffee station that fits your needs and your space. Where should a coffee station be placed in a kitchen? Place your coffee maker of choice on a low shelf or countertop , making sure coffee beans, mugs, … Read more
Set up a coffee station inside your pantry to keep beverage service outside the flow of kitchen traffic Place your coffee maker of choice on a low shelf or countertop, making sure coffee beans, mugs, and other necessities are easily within reach. Can I put a coffee maker in a cabinet? Cabinet Material A thick … Read more
The higher the pressure, the faster the coffee is extracted from the grounds So in theory, you could get a quicker cup of coffee if you just amped up the pressure. But there’s a reason that the suggested extraction time for espresso is between 25-30 seconds. Does pressure matter for espresso? Any time you make … Read more