How Do ESE Pods Work?

You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Can you use ese pods in any espresso machine? You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). … Read more

Are Coffee Portafilters Universal?

There are common portafilter sizes and common basket sizes (e.g., 58mm), but no, there really isn’t a standard The grouphead geometry changes considerably among espresso machines. Do all portafilters fit all espresso machines? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most manufacturers make their own versions and even those of the same … Read more

Can You Use Different Portafilters?

It’s where coffee and water mix to form a beautiful, delicious, and complex espresso shot. So learning about the different portafilter types can be a great opportunity to control the size of your shots, split them in two, or just look awesome. The thing is, there are many different kinds of portafilters Are all portafilters … Read more

What Is The Red Nespresso Pod?

pods compatible. You should check if there is a special E.S.E. sign on the machine or in the manual. You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Do E.S.E. pods make good espresso? Do ESE coffee pods taste better or … Read more

Are ESE Pods The Same As Nespresso?

No. Nespresso make coffee pods that only fit in nespresso machines so ese pods will not work in any of these machines. Can you use ESE pods in any espresso machine? You still can use pods in any coffee maker with pressurized filter baskets (that mean almost any pump espresso maker for home use). Which … Read more

How Do I Unblock My Gaggia Classic?

If the machine flows with the portafilter removed then one of the filter baskets is blocking the flow. Clean the baskets by soaking them in a solution of hot water and backflushing powder for 30 minutes, or boiling the baskets for 30 minutes Make sure the grouphead is completely clean and free of debris. Should … Read more

How Do You Use A DeLonghi Manual Espresso Machine?

A spring piston lever works via an internal spring that pushes water through our ground coffee under pressure The barista uses a lever (i.e. pulls the shot) to force the spring to compress. On release of the lever the spring then expands and forces water through the coffee at diminishing pressure. How does a manual … Read more

What Is Breville Bambino Plus?

What is the difference between breville bambino and plus? The machines both use the innovative Thermojet heating system, which means there’s no lag time between pulling an espresso shot and steaming milk. But the Breville Bambino has a manual steam wand, as opposed to the automatic milk frothing that comes with the bambino plus. Is … Read more

How Do You Clean Classic Gaggia?

It is recommended that you descale your coffee machine with gaggia descaler at least every 3 -6 months What descaling will do for your machine: Remove scale debris from blocking the electrovalve solenoid – when that happens you get no coffee and you will have to replace solenoid valve. How often should you clean gaggia … Read more

Why Is My DeLonghi Espresso Machine Not Brewing?

Another reason your De’Longhi Espresso Machine won’t brew could be that your brew heads are clogged According to 33 coffee makers, a brew head dispenses water into the coffee and has filter baskets that can get clogged. The portafilter can get clogged as well. Why is my delonghi espresso machine not making espresso? If there … Read more