What’s typically in a latte? A latte is a coffee drink made with milk and espresso Latte is short for caffe latte, which translates to coffee and milk in Italian At most coffee shops, the standard size of a latte is 12 ounces and it’s made with a double shot of espresso and 10 ounces … Read more
super milk, sometimes called barista milk, has more protein than the regular product , and it is extra fatty and extra creamy. What is the difference between barista milk and normal? In a nutshell, barista-style milk incorporates more fat in order to produce a creamier texture similar to dairy The most basic plant-based milk you … 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
The biggest difference between the two is that the breville barista touch has a touchscreen (as discussed), which makes it look more modern compared to the barista pro. Both of these espresso machines come with a built-in burr grinder, steam wand, drip tray, and a water tank with a 67oz capacity. What is the difference … Read more
We think the gaggia accademia is an impressive bean-to-cup machine with a range of useful features. It’s capable of producing excellent espresso and cappuccino while being relatively easy to use. What’s the difference between gaggia classic and Classic Pro? The Gaggia Classic Pro and the former Gaggia Classic can make cappuccinos, like the other machines … Read more
Just mix a descaling solution like Dezcal with 32 oz. of warm water, pour it into the machine’s water reservoir, pull the solution into the boiler by running water through the steam wand, and let the solution soak for a while. Can I use vinegar to descale my Saeco espresso machine? False belief of descaling … Read more
Even without an espresso machine, a milk frother, or other toys of the trade, you can make a pretty decent latte at home , and yes, it will have a beautiful cap of foam. Do you need a special machine to make a latte? Even without an espresso machine, a milk frother, or other toys … 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
Cappuccinos are a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso to milk to foam (eg. 2-oz to 2-oz to 2-oz). As always, start with a freshly roasted, great espresso bean. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a blend from a coffee roaster, if you feel a little adventurous you can try out various single-origin coffees in different roasts. … Read more
Why is my breville lights flashing? Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights will fully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash until a steam tip clean cycle has been complete , see ‘Cleaning the steam wand‘ for further instructions. How do you reset a breville espresso machine? To reset the machine to the … Read more