There needs to be a small amount of space between the espresso maker‘s filter and where the water comes out of the machine, which is part of why tamping is necessary If you don’t tamp your coffee grounds, there won’t be enough space for the water to optimally saturate the coffee. Is it necessary to … Read more
3 parts of an espresso shot. Crema, Body, Heart The second layer is the Body, the middle section of the espresso shot. What are all the parts of an espresso machine? group head. This is where all the magic takes place PORTAFILTER PORTAFILTER FILTER SPRING PORTAfilter basket GROUP GASKET GROUP SCREEN GROUP DISPENSE SWITCH GROUP … Read more
The cup in which this coffee is served should be no bigger than 90ml If the cup is too big, the crema spreads out, becomes thin, and disappears quickly. Additionally, a large cup effects the temperature of the espresso and you run the risk of it becoming cold quickly. How heavy should an espresso shot … Read more
stovetop espresso is good but not as good as a connoisseurs-like espresso Though the results don’t quite live up to the real deal, moka pots are a convenient home-brewing alternative producing a thick, strong, and delicious cup of coffee. Is stovetop espresso real espresso? Despite being marketed as “stovetop espresso machines”, moka pots don’t actually … Read more
Tamping is the method a barista will use to take a loosely dosed amount of coffee grounds and turn them into a tightly compressed, evenly dispersed puck within the portafilter, where the water and coffee will come in contact when it’s brewing. What is the purpose of coffee tamper? Tampers are tools used to pack … Read more
When extracting coffee using Aeropress, the foam floats up, gets filtered last, and gets trapped in the grounds and paper filter. Use inverted aeropress with something to catch the crema and a stainless steel filter. To maximize crema use fresh beans, grind right before brewing, and do not exceed 204F/95.5C water temp Can you get … Read more
Possible cause: The cups were not preheated The coffee should be reaching a temperature of between 70-80 degrees when it is coming out of the coffee spouts; this is to provide you with a drink that can be enjoyed straight away and to retain the full flavour of the coffee during the brewing process. Why … Read more
7-15 bar pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso Top notch coffee makers come with 15 BARs of pressure. 15 BARs may be very useful, giving the machine enough range for an initial kick of 10-11 BARs, from where to drop to 9-10 BARs during brewing. Is 15 … Read more
What Exactly Is Crema? Put simply, crema is the thin layer of foam that sits on the top of a freshly brewed cup of espresso crema is a combination of tiny bubbles of CO2 released by the coffee grounds during the brewing process. What is the purpose of crema in coffee? The strong presence of … Read more
If your espresso comes out with no crema, it’s most likely because you’re using the wrong coffee grind size Your coffee grind should be just a tad finer than table salt. Other reasons why you’re seeing no crema could be because of stale coffee beans or bad water pressure. Why am I not getting crema … Read more