Techniques and Equipment for Making Great Espresso
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
Everyone loves espresso coffee. No matter what we do to make our cup of joe at home, nothing seems to compare to a beautiful, strong, crema-topped espresso, which we get in our favorite coffee shop. But wouldn’t it be lovely to be able to recreate this at home? The process for how to make espresso … Read more
When comparing espresso with other drinks, there are a few questions that are relevant. How much coffee beans do I need to use, how strong the coffee is, and how much coffee do I get?
Find all of these answers and, and a few more, in this infografic created by Coffee-Brewing-Methods.com.
Nowadays the whole world wakes up with the scent of coffee, the most popular drink after water and wine. And for the Italians, nothing like the espresso cup brings home to mind. How many times abroad have we tried desperately a decent espresso, deceiving ourselves so many times in front of the machines similar to … Read more
“What would you like?” These words strike terror in the heart of many people who want to appear chic when ordering a latte. Not sure how to order a coffee drink? Learn the lingo and talk like a native! Soon, you’ll be able to step right up and rattle off your order like the most … Read more
We all like affordable stuff – but unfortunately, the cheap stuff also come at a great price: their quality. At least, that’s what happens 80% of the time. There are some cases when you can actually get high quality for a low price.
The daily espresso is a pleasure for many people – and for others a necessity. Some people drink espressos for the sheer aroma. Others drink it for the kick and to prevent the headache caused by caffeine withdrawal.
When it comes to espresso machines, it’s fairly difficult to pick something if you don’t have any brewing experience. Most semi-automated espresso machines need personal adjustments, which makes it difficult if you don’t have the knowledge.
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.
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.
I can’t wait for the season to be here when I can confidently say ‘winter is coming’. Meanwhile, summer’s heat does its best to disagree with me no matter how hard I try to trick my system with cold showers and icy drinks. My main method for a couple of good years was drinking iced … Read more
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
Choosing the right cappuccino maker can seem like a daunting task. I mean after all, one glance at Amazon and I see prices ranging from $65 to $1,700! What gives with that? How can one cup of specialty coffee require a $1,700 machine to make it? Well, since cappuccino is made from espresso, it all … Read more
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.
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
Okay, so I’m going to be very honest with you. When I first learned how to make coffee, I was pretty confident that I’d nail it. But then I got behind the machine and actually started making an espresso. Did I nail it? Well, let’s just say, I didn’t pull the famous “god shot” that … Read more
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-flavored 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