Do Espresso Machines Need To Be Plumbed?

Most espresso machines that the average user might have at home have a tank that must be filled manually If you forget that it is running low on water you can run into trouble in the middle of a shot when you run out of water. Machines like the Quickmill Vetrano are designd to be … Read more

What Is The Proper Etiquette For Holding A Coffee Cup?

Myka Meier of Beaumont Etiquette says the correct way to hold your coffee mug is like this. “ Loop your index finger into the handle and keep your thumb on top of the handle. Your remaining three fingers, middle, index and pinkie, are tucked into the palm of your hand. ” What hand do you … Read more

How Do You Hold A Tea Cup Or Coffee Cup?

“Today, most all etiquette authorities agree; The proper way to hold a tea cup is with one or two fingers of the right hand put through the hole of the cup handle, while balancing the cup with your thumb on the top of the handle. Your other fingers should be curled beneath the handle,” says … Read more

Can I Leave My Rocket Appartamento On All Day?

Sanremo’s Cafe Racer User Manual makes this explicit: “ We recommend turning the machine off only if it will not be used for more than 8 hours This limits the build-up of scale and saves electricity.” Finally, the electronic components of the machine are most likely to fail during powering on. Can I leave my … Read more