This is a fully manual espresso machine, invented and produced in Brazil. That is, without electricity or without buttons, this device makes amazing espresso from hot water and coffee grinds. The way that it works is with an internal piston, that is cranked to push hot water with enough pressure to make espresso How does … Read more
As I mentioned earlier, the ideal grind size for making a cold brew is medium to coarse The grind should not be finer than the texture of coarse sea salt. When you rub the grind in your hands, you should feel like you have beach sand. What grind size is best for cold brew? Cold … Read more
Stick with a coarse grind Using a coarser grind will make the filtration process easier and your coffee taste far less bitter. Grinding too fine can heat up the grounds, which can negatively affect your cup. Stir the grinds in the water making sure they are fully saturated. How fine Do you grind coffee for … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
What is a 3 group espresso machine? In commercial settings where there are constantly back-to-back orders, a three-group commercial espresso machine can make all the difference. With three groups, baristas can make multiple drinks at a time, and you start to get enough room for more than one barista to work at the machine simultaneously. … Read more
Most automatic espresso machines have 5 buttons. The last button on the right is usually for manual flow The buttons with 1 cup are usually set to 40 ml and the buttons with 2 cups are set to 80 ml. On the picture above this means that button 1 and 2 are set to 40 … Read more
There isn’t any special coffee made specifically for percolators. You can use any coarsely ground coffee, ideally going for coarse to medium grind. Avoid fine-ground coffee though, as the grains are likely to dissolve and go through the filter What grind of coffee should you use for a percolator? ideal grind size for Percolator Coffee … Read more
Don’t use drip grind coffee in a percolator A drip machine can take a finer grind due to the paper filter. The percolator’s metal filter will allow this fine grind to pass through and you will end up with grounds in the coffee. What grind of coffee should you use for a percolator? ideal grind … Read more
Dispense a mug full of water (min 240ml) through the machine. Ensure NO coffee is in the cup filter holder. If you like your coffee extra hot, the serving cup or mug must be warmed through before EACH coffee. The brewhead, filter holder and cup must be the correct operating temperature before the first use. … 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