This device looks and acts much like a bicycle pump – simply pump to 16 bars of pressure (this will be indicated by the “green zone” on the attached gauge) to generate pressure, and press the infusion button to force hot water through the espresso grounds (1). Does Nanopresso make real espresso? But even setting … Read more
You can also wash this with cold water – avoid using detergent or dishwashing liquid Be sure to dry it thoroughly after washing. Use 2 fingers to remove the burr grinder assembly from the grinder. Simply pull it directly upwards to remove it, taking a mental note of the position of the burr grinder assembly. … Read more
Founded in 1927 by Giuseppe and Bruno Bambi, la marzocco had its beginnings in Florence, Italy , birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Brunelleschi, who created some of the world’s most celebrated works of art. Where are La Marzocco made? The La Marzocco factory is located in the … Read more
ninja coffee makers are actually reported to have short lifespans of about 1-2 years How often should you replace your ninja coffee maker? How long does a Ninja coffee maker last? The average Ninja coffee maker lasts for less than 1 year Problems usually occur with the water reservoir and the brewing cycle. You may … Read more
What is crema instant coffee? I’ve even seen instant coffees with the word ‘Crema’ on it just because it sounds better. What is crema? Crema is the thin layer of brown foam that sits at the top of freshly-made espresso More simply, the foamy stuff on your espresso. What is crema in Nescafe? With nescafé … Read more
Just like with anything that’s pressurized, a dramatic change in pressure can cause some wild reactions with the device. Sometimes the pressure is just too much for the container , so it explodes open violently once it can’t handle it anymore. Why does my bialetti overflow? Two possible reasons: Either the pot isn’t sealing properly … Read more
Can you get espresso shot K cups? 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 … Read more
The espresso leveler‘s job is to level out your coffee before you tamp down to help reduce having areas of high compression and low compression , which can lead to espresso channeling. What does a coffee leveler do? More than anything, the Jack is a leveler—a distribution tool that you sit in your portafilter and … Read more
What is flow control. Flow control is all about controlling the flow rate of water during pre-infusion and during extraction as water passes through the coffee puck By controlling the flow rate of water, you have the ability to bring out all of the nuances of your coffee. Do I need flow control? A flow … Read more
While the 204F degree espresso extraction temperature is a general rule of thumb, a lot of single origin/estate beans and even some blends are particularly sensitive to heat and will perform better at a different temperature. What is the temperature range for an espresso machine? This temperature is controlled by the thermostat of the espresso … Read more