Digest #37

IS THE HOME CAF&#201 &#8482 DIFFERENT FROM AN ESPRESSO MACHINE??
Yes. Although the Home Caf&#233 &#8482 system uses the same pressure-brewing technique used to make coffeehouse style beverages, it is not an espresso machine. The Home Caf&#233 &#8482 System makes delicious coffee, one cup at a time, with little more than the….


Can you make American coffee with the espresso machine?
Americano – which is a shot of espresso with water. We now offer the Aroma Point blue which is perfect for a longer brew (more water). Cuisinart Cup-O-Matic which brews to order a single cup of coffee. **We also have a list of recipes** Cer….

How often should I clean my Commercial Espresso Machine?
Commercial Espresso Machines should be cleaned by backflushing with espresso machine detergent each night. Nightly backflushing will prevent the accumulation of stale coffee oils in the group heads, shower screens and filter baskets of your….

How to Settle the Coffee in the Espresso Machine Basket for a Sin.?
Viewing videos requires the latest version of Adobe’s Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player Showing 1-5 Part of the video series: How to Make the Single Vanilla Latte How to Assemble and Serve a Sing. How to Choose Espresso Beans for…..

Can you use plain coffee grounds with an espresso machine, specif.?
You can use it, but it won’t come out quite the same. the main thing that’s going to affect the quality of the espresso is the fact that the regular coffee grounds are alot more coarse than normal espresso grounds. This gives the grounds ….

Does anyone use the Franke Saphira, Saeco Idea Cappuccino, or the.?
These are three very expensive so-called &quot superautomatic&quot espresso machines, geared towards a commercial establishment that demands production of 100-120 cups/day. The Saphira is generally regarded as overpriced relative to its pe….

How often is my Espresso Machine going to require service?
Generally, &quot portafilter seals&quot require changing about every 6 months. Many filter systems require changing every 3 or 6 months, And so, service intervals are set at 6 months, while I’m there I’ll operate the machine to check for c….

What is the best &quot bang for the buck&quot espresso machine??
&quot Here are the best espresso machines by category&quot Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Espresso (*est. $250)Best value.The Breville espresso machine doesn’t have a brass boiler or adjustable steam pressure, but it does have stainless-steel h….

Can these mils grind fine enough for an espresso machine?
Yes it can .you must adjust the burrs tight so they rub a bit (they won’t wear though –mine is 3 years and shows no significant wear). Grinding takes longer when it is finer too – so if you make more than a shot or two a day – you probab….

What is the proper countertop height for an espresso machine??
Standard kitchen counters are typically about 36&quot high, and standard bar counters are typically about 42&quot high. Although either counter height will work, most operators prefer to have the machine low enough to allow visual contac….