admin steam wands work by releasing steam from the hotter of the two boilers through this thin pipe directly into the milk The pressurized steam warms and adds texture to the milk, allowing the creation of cappuccinos and lattes. How does steam wand work? Steam wands work by releasing steam from the hotter of the two … Read more
Calibrating a grinder so that you can pull a relatively regular espresso should be done as often as possible. Depending on the grinder and the espresso machine, calibration should be done at least three times a day , ideally. Before the morning rush, before the lunch rush and before the evening rush are good times. … Read more
A vibratory pump, or vibe pump, is a small electromagnetic workhorse A piston attached to a magnet is set inside a metal coil. Electrical current runs through the coil causing the magnet to rapidly move the piston back and forth, pushing water through the machine. Is a rotary pump better than a vibratory pump? Compared … Read more
rotary pumps are commonly used for pumping high viscosity liquids such as oil including in handling lube oil and fuel oil in engine rooms They are typically classified based on the type of rotating element they utilise. When would you use a rotary pump? Rotary pumps are commonly used for pumping high viscosity liquids such … Read more
Unplug your iron and hold it over a sink with the soleplate facing downwards. Press and hold the self-clean button. hot water and steam will be ejected from the holes in the soleplate along with any impurities. Release the self-clean button after one minute or when the water tank is empty. How do you self … Read more
The iperespresso pods are not compatible with Nespresso or K-cup. Do illy pods work in Nespresso? The NEW illy aluminum capsules are compatible with Nespresso®* original machines The aluminum capsules deliver the unmistakable aroma of the unique 100% Arabica illy blend in three distinct intensities of taste: classico, intenso and forte as well as classico … Read more
PORTAFILTER This is the device coffee is ground into before being placed in the group to brew espresso. The name is easy to remember as long as you think of it as a portable filter (hence, portafilter). It’s also known as “a filter handle and that thingy you put the coffee into”. What are the … Read more
grind retention is a phrase that is often used by coffee enthusiasts when discussing the merits of different grinders. If you’re not familiar, the concept is quite simple: as beans are ground, there are spaces within the burr chamber and chute where particles can rest without being expelled into your portafilter How do I clean … Read more
Use the portafilter to push the grind button on the face of the grinder We find that when dialed in, the Mignon should dose 20g in around 10 seconds. Now weigh the portafilter. Add or remove grounds as necessary to get to 20g if you’re using a triple basket, or 18g if you’re using a … Read more
James poses with the Eagle One , a new espresso machine from Victoria Arduino that he helped develop. What kind of espresso machine does James Hoffmann use? Black Eagle VA388 I collaborated with Nuova Simonelli/Victoria Arduino on an espresso machine, released in 2015. What does James Hoffman use? What espresso machine does James Hoffmann use? … Read more