Remove and wash the glass carafe, Carafe Lid, and Cone Style Filter Basket in a mixture of mild detergent and water. Rinse each with clean water, and dry thoroughly. You can also place in the dishwasher and wash (on the top rack only). NOTE: Never use abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads or other abrasive materials. … 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
15 bars is the max amount of pressure the pump in the espresso machine can apply during brewing While that is the max amount of pressure, it doesn’t mean espresso should be extracted at such high pressure. The recommend extraction pressure is about 8 or 9 bars. Is 15 or 20 bar better for espresso … Read more
The Bad. However, the breville dual boiler espresso maker requires you to grind your coffee beans , tamp the grounds and pull a shot manually for excellent tasting espresso. Does the Breville Dual Boiler grind beans? The Bad. However, the Breville dual boiler espresso maker requires you to grind your coffee beans , tamp the … Read more
Descaling your espresso machine with citric acid or vinegar takes a little more time but could be a safer option. Simply fill your machine with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice per 5 cups of water. What can I use if I don’t have descaling solution? citric acid. One of … Read more
With a latte you’re looking for microfoam, steamed milk with a wet-paint like texture that’s almost impossible to get without an espresso machine. A cappuccino can easily be made with frothed milk using various tools: even a whisk! Do you need a machine to make a cappuccino? You can use any brewer you like, but … Read more
The average lifespan of a good coffee maker is about 5 years If you take good care of the machine by cleaning and descaling regularly, the machine can last up to 10 years. However, while some coffee machines can last up to 10 years, you may want to say goodbye to your coffee maker a … Read more
Product Description. A shot glass is an essential measuring tool to use to get uniformity from your espresso machine An espresso shot should be 1 ounce, and a double-shot should be 2 ounces. The way to calibrate this is to put TWO shotglasses under the double-spout of your portafilter – one under each spout. How … Read more
The difference between espresso and coffee is all to do with the way it’s prepared—not the beans themselves In general, espresso requires a dark roast, fine grind, and high pressure to create an ounce or two (aka a “shot”) of concentrated coffee. Is espresso stronger than regular coffee? Espresso has 63 mg of caffeine in … Read more
Does Keurig K Cafe make espresso. Keurig K Cafe is advertised as a cappuccino and latte maker, and since it also has the shot option you get an impression that it’s an espresso machine. However, it’s not Keurig K Cafe brews regular coffee just like any other Keurig model, and it can’t do espresso shots. … Read more