Why do we need to calibrate coffee? Calibration is simply the process of adjusting your grinder, moving the blades of the grinder closer or further apart, to ensure you get your desired outcome from the coffee That outcome could be consistency or based on hitting a specific coffee recipe or hitting a specific taste/flavour. What … Read more
Nivona is a german brand of bean-to-cup coffee machines made in Switzerland Are Nivona coffee machines good? In spite of not being as common as other household names in the industry, Nivona still ranks right up there in terms of the range of coffee makers it sells , as well as for its work to … Read more
The espresso shot should pour steadily and remain golden in colour, with just a little blonding at the end. It should look like a long ‘mouse tail’ The first shot of the day will always be a bit quicker than the next one and then the next one, so we will time 3 shots before … Read more
Try our Iced Premium instant coffee recipe—a delicious way to stir up a refreshing beverage in an instant. Scoop instant coffee into your favorite mug. Add cool or room temperature water Can instant coffee be made cold? Is it possible to make an iced coffee at home using instant coffee? The answer is yes; it … 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 bar enough for espresso? 7-15 BAR … Read more
The steam wand is a small solid metal pipe about 5 centimeters in length and is part of the machine design, usually sticking out from one end near the coffee shower head or group head The steam wand is internally connected to the boiler by a flexible pipe and forms a path for the flow … Read more
Wipe off any excess grounds that sit loosely on top or around the edges of the basket. Purge your espresso machine before inserting the portafilter into the group head to help the machine regulate the correct temperature for extraction. The extraction of shots should start out as a drip and last between 20-26 seconds. How … Read more
A 1,000-square-foot coffee bar serving beverages and pastries only will probably allow for seating 15 to 20 customers. If you plan to prepare and serve lunch items you’ll want seating for 35 to 50, which will require an additional 400 to 600 square feet. What does every barista need? Know your coffee. You’re working at … Read more
Using a separate kit to plumb your existing coffee maker into your water supply will save you the cost of a brand-new machine and allow you to maintain a bit more flexibility if you change your mind. Can I plumb in my coffee maker? Using a separate kit to plumb your existing coffee maker into … Read more
Transform your espresso into a brew-sized coffee and linger longer – simplicity itself. Can you use Nespresso to make Americano? Transform your espresso into a brew-sized coffee and linger longer – simplicity itself. What is an Americano in Nespresso? An Americano is a watered-down espresso Americanos can be made from home with an espresso machine, … Read more