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Espresso 101: A Quick Buying Guide
Those who have had the pleasure of traveling to Paris or Rome and enjoying an afternoon espresso at a sidewalk cafe will likely tell you that it is almost impossible to replicate. But bringing the sophisticated, relaxed feel of a European cafe to your home may be easier than you think with your own espresso machine.
You can re-create the elegant feel of a cafe or friendly atmosphere of your local coffeehouse in your kitchen. It's never been easier to make all of your favorite espresso and coffeehouse-quality drinks with the wide range of manual, semi-automatic, and super automatic espresso machines available to today's savvy coffee drinkers.
Create all of your favorite pick-me-ups including espresso, macchiatos, red eyes, and even the super potent black eye that might just make your head spin for the rest of the day, all made to order and just the way you like them. Here we offer a guide to the three major types of espresso machines: manual, semi-automatic, and super-automatic. If you're trying to decide among the three, read on and learn.
The Bean Counter
The most important decision in making great espresso isn't the machine or technique. It's the beans, baby, and you get to make the call. We'll show you how.
Brain Oil
Sometimes that perfect wake-up is waiting in the bottom of an espresso cup. Unfortunately, forgetfulness sometimes gets in the way of making that espresso right the first time.
Espresso Recipes
As espresso increasingly becomes the morning beverage choice for millions, coffee house menu boards grow larger. In some instances, the number of different coffee recipes can occupy whole walls. Making a selection can be a difficult task when running late for work. Want to become fluent in espresso lingo? Read further to learn how.
Espresso Machines: How to Choose?
Espresso machine makers excel at providing beautiful, quality machines in every price range. Read on and we'll help you find the machine made just for you.
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Anatomy of an Espresso Machine 1. Cup-Warming Plate: Keeps your cup warm after the drink has been made. 2. Button Controls: Adjust settings such as power, manual mode, number of servings, and programs. 3. Steam Valve: Activates steam or hot water that comes out of the steam wand. 4. Group Head: Where the water comes out on its way to the portafilter. Also called the brew or shower head. 5. Portafilter: Holds and filters the coffee grounds or pod espresso. After water flows from the group head and trickles through the portafilter basket, the espresso empties into your cup below. 6. Steam Wand: Emits steam or hot water. To froth milk, set the valve to steam and insert the wand directly into cold milk. Important feature for latte lovers. 7. Group Handle: Helps you hold the portafilter while filling it with grounds. It generally locks in place during the filtering process. 8. Drip Tray: Catches spills and drips. Removable on some models for easy cleaning. |
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