The current norm in specialty coffee shops across the US, Europe and Australia trend toward a normale espresso range somewhere between a 1:1.5 or 1:2 ratio As more and more single origin coffees are being used as espresso, it has become necessary to experiment with higher brew ratios. What should my espresso ratio be? Typically, … Read more
If you are looking for the best cheap espresso machine, we recommend the Mr Coffee Cafe Barista or the De’Longhi 15 Bar listed above as the number one and two for best espresso machine under 200 dollars. Can a cheap espresso machine make good espresso? Yes, that’s right, you can make a decent brew right … Read more
Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure , and polish baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew. Use a twisting motion as you pull up to “polish” the puck. … Read more
The answer is yes, you can make a good espresso shot with budget espresso machines , but you should be wary of some of the low-budget options since they might lack important features. You need two key things for a good shot of espresso. Can a cheap espresso machine make good espresso? Yes, that’s right, … Read more
If you add milk to an espresso, it is no longer an espresso; it becomes a new drink entirely However, if straight espresso is too bitter for you, you can add a bit of sugar to sweeten it. That said, we wouldn’t recommend adding much more, lest you mask the distinct espresso flavor. Do you … Read more
Quick To Use – Before tamping, simply place it straight onto your coffee ground, twist it around 2-3 rounds clockwise, for a smooth even surface to tampon Adjustable Height – Simply unfasten the middle rim to adjust the wedge depth to suit your basket and dose. How do you use Normcore? Quick To Use – … Read more
espresso tamper sizes vary in millimeters from 48 mm to 58 mm with most brands utilizing a 58 mm size tamper. Many tampers will include the size of the basket right in their name (i.e. The Motta Professional Coffee Tamper, 58mm). How do you know what size tamper to get? The ideal tamper should be … Read more
What does a coffee tamper mat do? tamping mats are a common sight in cafes. Yet, people often overlook them in the home barista‘s setup. Espresso tamper mats are designed to prevent damage from repetitive tamping to both your counter and your portafilter. What can I use instead of coffee tamper? Just look around your … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more
A nice metal tamper is included , and where I ran into what I found to be the biggest design flaw of the machine. Does the flair Pro 2 come with a tamper? A nice metal tamper is included , and where I ran into what I found to be the biggest design flaw of … Read more