No, you can’t make a regular cup of coffee with an espresso machine, unless you have a dual purpose machine that makes both espresso and coffee The process of making espresso is different from that of making coffee. With espresso the hot water is forced through compacted coffee grinds at pressure. Can all coffee machines … Read more
A coffee connoisseur is someone who knows everything about the drink You know the different roasts. You know the different types of beans (and where they come from). You know the various flavor profiles of said beans, you know the different ways to brew a cup, and you know all the specialty coffee drinks that … Read more
A coffee connoisseur is someone who knows everything about the drink You know the different roasts. You know the different types of beans (and where they come from). You know the various flavor profiles of said beans, you know the different ways to brew a cup, and you know all the specialty coffee drinks that … Read more
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 lungo. What capsules can you use in Illy? illy iperespresso capsules are compatible with a variety … Read more
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. Do you really need a … Read more
This aficionado-worthy experience begins with grinding the coffee and ends when the last sip is complete It’s a period of time that draws you into the aromas, sights, and flavors. It’s an experience of mindful brewing and rich reward. What does coffee enthusiast mean? A coffee connoisseur is someone who knows everything about the drink … Read more
An espresso roast is simply a way of roasting any green coffee with the intention of it tasting good brewed as espresso It’s not stronger, or a different type of green coffee, but usually roasted differently to suit the espresso making process. What kind of roast do you use for espresso? italian baristas insist that … Read more
My question was: what is the actual default temperature? Thanks everyone. Breville confirmed that the thermo-coil heating element is specced to 200 F What is the default temperature in Breville Barista? My question was: what is the actual default temperature? Thanks everyone. Breville confirmed that the thermo-coil heating element is specced to 200 F. What … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more
This aficionado-worthy experience begins with grinding the coffee and ends when the last sip is complete It’s a period of time that draws you into the aromas, sights, and flavors. It’s an experience of mindful brewing and rich reward. What does coffee enthusiast mean? A coffee connoisseur is someone who knows everything about the drink … Read more