PUQ. Process, Utilities and Quarters (platform; engineering) Is the PuqPress worth it? If you only make a few shots of espresso a day, there is absolutely no need for a PuqPress unless you have an injury that prevents you from tamping Instead, look for a high-quality manual tamper, like the Rattleware or Benicci models. They … Read more
What does a coffee distributor do? How do you distribute for espresso? Distribution is the act of evening out the coffee grinds in an espresso machine’s basket before tamping This helps the water pass through all of the coffee grinds at the same speed and pressure, increasing the evenness of the extraction. More on that … Read more
Portafilters & Baskets Portafilter – Usually refers to both the handle apparatus and the filter basket inside of it. This is the device which holds the filter basket, where coffee is packed in and held during brewing. Portafilters are usually heavy and sturdy, and made of metal like brass or steel. What are the parts … Read more
If money is no object in your buying decision, then sure – it’s absolutely worth it If tamping is something you don’t ever see yourself perfecting – it’s worth it. If you one day want to making espresso completely by hand – no. Get a hand tamper and practice. How does PuqPress work? What is … Read more
Nice and easy—often the first way a barista learns to distribute grounds. The method is simple— place your finger flat across the top of the basket, then use the base of your finger to push the mound of grounds around Start by pushing away from your body, then come back down toward it. Right, then … Read more
Do I need a distributor for espresso? If you are really picky about your espresso and want the even extraction to be perfect, then yes you need a distributor for espresso An espresso distributor tool improves the consistency of coffee extraction which improves the quality of the crema and coffee brewing taste. Is espresso distributor … Read more
How do you distribute for espresso? Distribution is the act of evening out the coffee grinds in an espresso machine’s basket before tamping This helps the water pass through all of the coffee grinds at the same speed and pressure, increasing the evenness of the extraction. How does an espresso distributor work? How do you … Read more
Nice and easy—often the first way a barista learns to distribute grounds. The method is simple— place your finger flat across the top of the basket, then use the base of your finger to push the mound of grounds around Start by pushing away from your body, then come back down toward it. Right, then … 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 come with a tamper? Please note, a polycarbonate tamper is already included with the Flair Enjoy a professional barista tamper alongside your Flair. Does the flair neo include … Read more
* The flair classic does not come with a pressure gauge or a stainless steel tamper But, these items are available from our store as upgrades. We strongly recommend purchasing the Pressure Gauge Kit, to help ensure you are brewing at the sweet spot for espresso, between 6 and 9 BAR. Does the Flair Classic … Read more