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…
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…
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…