Sage/Breville recommends that you should descale your barista express every 60 – 90 days : water hardness 4 = 90days (3 months) How often should I descale my espresso machine? If you office is based in a hard-water area and use your espresso machine up to 6 times per day then we suggest descaling your … Read more
When it says “espresso” on the bag or can, it’s just the roaster’s recommendation of how to use the beans based on the roast and/or grind. If it’s a whole bean, the espresso beans are likely dark roasted That means you’ll want to grind it very fine in your home grinder, so you can use … Read more
What is the best type of milk for frothing? Whole milk (full cream milk) creates a thicker, creamier foam when frothed, giving more body to your coffee drink. Low-fat milk and skim milk are much lighter and create larger quantities of foam with larger air bubbles for a more delicate latte or cappuccino. How do … Read more
The answer is yes. Magnesium and calcium minerals found in alkaline water help extract the fantastic flavours of the coffee What ph water is best for coffee? Though your water should be completely neutral according to the Speciality Coffee Association of America, pH between 6.5 and 7.5 is acceptable. Can you use alkaline water for … Read more
tap water. Water from the tap is a fine option to get water for your machine If you live in a major city, the water is cleaned before it gets to you, but not ultra purified. You may want to put it through a Brita or Pur filter to clear out any large particles, but … Read more
Yes, you can make hot chocolate using an espresso machine It is possible to put ground cocoa into the device instead of coffee. However, cocoa can damage the machine by clogging it. You’re also more likely to have bitter-tasting hot chocolate when using this method. Can I use coffee machine for hot chocolate? To make … Read more
Before you can descale your Breville, you’ll either need to pick up some descaling solution or vinegar homemade descaling solution made from one part vinegar and one part water works well and can save you some money, but opting for a premade descaling solution is fine as well. Can I use any descaler in my … Read more
In a properly functioning dolce gusto machine, the water should flow through the capsule at high pressure and pour down into your mug or cup. However, if there is an issue with the injection nozzle, or the pods aren’t being correctly penetrated by the nozzle then leakage will occur. Why is my dolce gusto coffee … Read more
Most french press experts tend to prefer medium and dark roast coffee , which lends to the slower extraction of oils, flavor, and character of brewing. When selecting coffee beans, keywords to look out for are French roast, smooth, full-bodied, smoky, chocolate, cocoa, woody, nutty, earthy, spicy or caramel. What kind of coffee is best … Read more
People commonly use instant espresso powder when baking chocolate dessert to enhance the flavor of brownies, cakes and cupcakes without the coffee flavor. But, you can also use instant espresso powder to make a shot of espresso , especially if you don’t own an espresso machine – like me! Can I use instant coffee to … Read more