PID actually stands for Proportional Integral Derivative In terms of coffee, it simply means that the espresso machine is capable of constantly monitoring the water temperature and making small adjustments to keep it at the set temperature. Without a pid controller, an espresso machine works a lot like a thermostat. What does PID stand for … Read more
Most regular coffee in the k-cup pods is made with Arabica beans , which is the most popular coffee bean on the market. The keurig machine brews the coffee, whereas instant doesn’t need to be brewed or filtered. Is keurig coffee the same as regular coffee? Keurig K-Cups only have 7-8g of coffee in them. … Read more
But recently Starbucks decided to do away with its clover machines (and its Reserve Stores in general). And this week, despite many pleas from myself and other customers, the Clover machine was removed from my local Starbucks store. What did Starbucks do with the Clover machines? The coffee equipment company is best known for developing … Read more
A two group, dual boiler machine can effectively double your capacity With this type of machine you could have two baristas brewing and steaming at once, solving speed issues you might be experiencing. They are also more precise than heat exchangers because of the dedicated boiler. Which is better double boiler or heat exchanger? A … Read more
In a vertical siphon, one bulb-shaped chamber with coffee in it is stacked over top of another with water in it, with a heat source placed beneath the lower bulb. The vapor pressure causes the water to ‘head north’ and enter the chamber with the coffee, where the coffee begins to brew. How do you … Read more
Also, since espresso machines work so fast, they won’t extract as much flavor or beneficial compounds from tea. Most research suggests tea needs at least five minutes of steeping to release most of its antioxidants. That being said, you still could use tea leaves in an espresso machine for a quick cup of tea Can … Read more
Is there a Keurig that makes espresso and coffee? There is one kind of keurig machine that makes real espresso. It’s called the Keurig Rivo and it’s designed to make lattes and cappuccinos. If you opt for this pricey model, you’ll have a milk frother and the ability to make short and lungo shots of … Read more
If you leave your coffee in the french press after it has finished brewing, you’re probably going to drink over-extracted, bitter coffee That’s because even though you’ve pushed down the plunger, it will keep brewing. What happens if you steep coffee too long French Press? You’re Brewing the Coffee for Too Long If you just … Read more
If your water temperature exceeds this, your espresso will over extract and taste burnt. If your water is too cold , it will under extract your espresso. Check the temperature gauge on your espresso machine to see if your water temperature falls outside of this optimal range. Why is my espresso machine under extracting? Under-extraction … Read more
Yes, you can brew a cup of hot water power the brewer on, pour water into the reservoir, close the water tank cover, lift the handle, lower the handle, put your coffee mug on the drip tray and press the flashing brew button. Can you use hot water from Keurig to make tea? Answer: Yes, … Read more