What Is Espresso

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espresso shot in china cup

The espresso beverage as we know it today, dates back to 1947, when Gaggia introduced the first machine capable of creating consistent high pressure during the shot pulling. The machine was called Gaggia Crema Caffe and was intended for normal commercial use. Before the Gaggia Crema Caffe almost every commercial and consumer espresso machine was … Read more

Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Review

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Rancilio Silvia espresso machine

It’s never easy to find an espresso machine that is worth the money for every coffee drinker. You either pay too much for features that you don’t use or pay too little for not enough features.

In order for an espresso maker to be labeled as “perfect,” it not only needs to be easy to use but it should also feature as many choices as you need. This is exactly why so many people came to appreciate Rancilio’s “Silvia” espresso machine.

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Getting The Best Espresso Machine

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Gaggia Brera Espresso Machine

A traditional cup of coffee is the dark liquid we are all used to, milder and without any extra. An espresso, on the other hand, is more concentrated, aromatic, and with an extra layer of foam covering the top. If you want to buy your own espresso machine and become a home barista, this page has all you need.

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How To Make Turkish Coffee

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Turkish coffee is one of my favorite ways of brewing my joe. People at my work always peek at my coffee mug with curiosity. In North America this strong coffee is almost unknown. Turkish coffee preparation is similar to the Eastern European, or the Greek, or the Arab coffee. The difference is that the coffee … Read more

Waking Up Fully Caffeinated With The Right Espresso Machine

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Mastrena semiautomatic espresso machine

As a coffee fan, there’s probably nothing more horrifying than hearing “Honey, the espresso machine broke!” This sentence literally takes you through the five stages of grief. The first one is denial: “That can’t be! It worked just fine yesterday!

Afterward, you go through all the other stages: anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. You get angry because you no longer have coffee, try to bargain your way into alternatives, and get depressed because you know it won’t work anymore.

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Single Serve Espresso- The Good the Bad and the Ugly

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We Brits are simple folk…!Originally satisfied with Nescafe Red Agglomerated coffee, we graduated slowly to Nescafe Gold blend Freeze Dried … Now we are increasingly demanding those gourmet coffee experiences we have enjoyed away from home, at home As an appreciator of good coffee, I have to say that this is good news! How you … Read more

How to Make Espresso Drinks at Home?

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Did you know espresso is regulated by the Italian government because it is considered an essential part of their daily life? Espresso is a full-flavoured coffee that is usually served in “shots”. It is highly concentrated. It is made by forcing pressurized, hot water through very finely ground coffee beans. The process is usually called “pulling … Read more