The gaggia classic pro and the former Gaggia Classic can make cappuccinos, like the other machines in this list. The biggest difference between the two models is the steam wand While the earlier model used a panarello-style steam wand that injected air into the steam, this unit uses a proper commercial steam wand. What is … Read more
The eureka mignon specialita walks the line between a focus on grind quality and unprecedented convenience for the home barista The grinder starts with Eureka’s attention to internals, coupling a 55mm flat burrset to a stepless grind system that adjusts from below the motor to make cleaning and disassembly easier. Is Eureka Mignon Specialita good? … 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
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. Is tamping mat necessary? Tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for … Read more
linea mini features include: dual boilers, integrated group, hot water spout, thermal stability system, internal pump, PID control, water reservoir, connected app capability, and barista lights Is the Linea Mini worth it? The Linea Mini is an undeniably great espresso machine , exactly as you would expect from a brand like la marzocco. It’s well … Read more
Inspired by the linea classic, the Linea Mini comes with dual boilers and an integrated brew group that allows the machine to achieve the temperature stability and energy efficiency of the saturated brew group in a reduced footprint. What is included in Linea Mini? Linea Mini features include: dual boilers, integrated group, hot water spout, … Read more
portafilter sizing portafilters range from 49 mm to 58 mm The most common size is 58 mm. What is standard size of portafilter? Portafilter Sizing Portafilters range from 49 mm to 58 mm The most common size is 58 mm. Do all portafilters fit? The compatibility of portafilters between brands sometimes becomes an issue. Most … Read more
The smaller the portafilter, the less flexibility you have over how much coffee you us in it Even though you can change out the filter basket inside the portafilter to increase the basket depth, you can only add so much depth before the shots start to pull weird. Does portafilter basket size matter? Yes, portafilter … Read more
Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much range in diameter, with 58 mm being the standard. But the depth of the basket makes a difference. Deeper baskets allow you to pull more espresso. Are all portafilter baskets the same size? Portafilter sizes range from 49 mm all the way up to … Read more
The gaggia classic famously uses aluminum in its boiler for the model sold in the United States. With the Classic the boiler the heating elements are on the outside of the boiler so they won’t burn out to the boiler being low on water and it heats up very quickly. What is the Gaggia boiler … Read more