Espresso Machine Photo Courtesy Sweet Maria's An espresso is only as good as its maker. A conscientious espresso maker will strive to use the best beans, ground to the proper consistency in a good machine. Cleanliness is a very important factor. Residue from old grinds will contaminate the ...
A countertop espresso machinemakes the best tasting espresso, bar none.It tastes even as good as a coffeeshop, with a rich layer of crema. This type of machine is similar to what you’d see a barista use: it sits on the countertop and grinds the coffee. Many espresso makers also have...
Espresso machine, manual espresso maker, French press, or Moka pot:There are several ways to make espresso. We use a countertopespresso machine. A few other options: try a smallmanual espresso maker: it’s cheaper and portable! Or, makeFrench press espressoor evenMoka Pot coffeein a Bialetti...
It’s our opinion at CoffeeGeek that Siphon Coffee is the best brewing method ever invented for brewing coffee… that isn’t called espresso. We love siphon coffee so much that we’ve done an entire two part history podcast on the brewing method, and we not only have this How To, but ...
It works similarly to an espresso machine. But in this case, you use coffee specially packaged in a capsule. After you insert the capsule into the coffee maker, it's pierced when you press the start button. Hot water runs through the holes in the lid at a pressure of 15 to 19 bar...
I'd recommend either a Nespresso machine (original or vertuo, they can both make double espresso's very easily) or a bean to cup machine (one I'm interested in is the Sage Barista Touch Impress).In any case, I'd recommend a machine that includes a steam wand (or standalone mi...
Is there anything more European than brewing your coffee in a stove top espresso machine? In our opinion, it is the most chic way to get your caffeine fix at home. To ensure you’re getting the best out of your Moka Pot, grind your beans to the same texture as table salt and start...
Let's take a look at what happens to the coffee in an espresso machine. A Simple Machine To force thewaterthrough thecoffee, the simplest espresso machines use pressure that comes from heating water inside a sealed vessel. These types of machines can be bought for around $50, and there's...
The Perfect Espresso Recipe “The perfect espresso”is a combination of the coffee beans’ quality, the espresso machine’s quality, and the barista’s skills. This is what makes up a great espresso shot: An espresso shot contains around 1 oz of brewed liquid and is made from 6 to 8 gra...
Not so, says Frank Issit, a long time Adelaide, Australia barista. “Australia’s had a long time espresso culture; we never really got into drip coffee or pour over, espresso’s always been our way.” Isitt says. “We needed a way to soften the espresso for some folk, and where ...