tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for every barista , be it in a busy commercial setting or at home. Sure you can buy a flat square of rubber in any hardware shop that would achieve a lot of the aims of our cafelat mats, but more often than not these are smelly old … Read more
Some of our commercial espresso machines can be reconfigured to run at 110 Volts, so they can be used in places without 220 Volt outlets – like some bars or large home kitchens. Is it worth it to have an espresso machine at home? If you settle on a more expensive manual machine that costs, … Read more
The Lelit Anna 2 PL41TEM is one of the best entry level espresso machines on the market. This affordable Italian made machine offers an incredible package of features including PID brew temperature controller , brass boiler, multi directional steam wand, stainless steel body and a powerful 1000W heating element. Do I need PID on my … Read more
Why is an espresso machine so expensive? There are typically three main reasons why espresso machines are so expensive: the high cost for materials, low demand, and high amounts of research and branding. Does an expensive espresso machine make a difference? For a few coffee lovers, the answer is yes , and investing in a … Read more
heat exchangers are the most common system used in being used in the vast majority of professional commercial espresso machines A single boiler is set to delivery steam and water. A metal tube (heat exchanger) runs through this boiler allowing fresh water to he heated as it is pumped towards the brewing group. What is … Read more
For great-tasting coffee in a pinch, Lavazza’s capsule machines have consistently impressed us , taking the hassle out of brewing espresso yet still delivering quality results. What is the best lavazza coffee pod? Lavazza Espresso Passionale : Best Lavazza A Mio Modo pods The quality of Lavazza’s pod coffee is also a cut above the … Read more
In an espresso machine the heat exchanger works on the same principle of taking a heat source and transferring the heat energy to another object The boiler itself supplies the user with steam for stretching milk as well as hot water, but the heat exchanger helps create temperature-regulated water for brewing espresso. Are heat exchanger … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How do I know what size tamper I need? Measure the portafilter across the diameter (the centerline). … Read more
Just look around your kitchen, and you can find items in place of a coffee tamper. You can use pestle and bottles, such as beer or brandy bottles What to use when you dont have a tamper? An ordinary sledgehammer is a better hand-operated tool for tamping. Handle vertical, lift and drop, repeat. Doing a … Read more
For a few coffee lovers, the answer is yes , and investing in a quality espresso machine is an excellent investment. Generally speaking, a good quality espresso machine will maintain a consistent temperature and pressure (9bar) during the extraction, which is vital when brewing espresso. Why are expensive espresso machines better? You can’t pull a … Read more