Friday, May 18th, 2012

Lizzie asks… How may seconds for a shot of espresso? At my barista course, I we used an automatic coffee maker with preset buttons – one for a single shot, one for a double shot. Since then I have been trying to practise at home but I only have a manual machine. How long should [...]

Mary asks… is the coffee used to make espresso the same as the one we use in a regular coffee maker? i live in italy and i want to send my aunt who is in america an italian espresso coffee pot but i was wondering if she would have to buy a special type of [...]

Charles asks… whats the difference between espresso and coffee maker? so want to start making coffe/lattes at home to save money but wondering whats the difference between a coffe maker and an espresso maker(besides the name) b/c they both look to do the same thing..hot water over grinded coffee…Want to buy a cheaper simple machine [...]

Susan asks… espresso maker? I have one of those coffee/espresso makers. I’m not sure how to use the espresso part. Anyone know? admin answers: Espresso is created when the coffee is filtered slowly through the coffee grind, so its important to pack the coffee tight..the tighter its packed, the more intense the flavour..i dont know [...]

How to Make Cappuccino in Your Own Kitchen If you’d like your day to begin in the style of the Europeans, you should learn how to make cappuccino. The first cappuccino was made in Italy, and tourists in Italy frequently make the mistake of ordering cappuccino in the afternoon. It’s tradition for the locals to [...]

Mark asks… I have an espresso/cappuccino coffee maker.. and I was wondering.. is there a way to make black coffee using? I have an espresso/cappuccino coffee maker.. and I was wondering.. is there a way to make black coffee using cappuccino maker? like not strong espresso shots but just coffee like the one you get [...]

Ken asks… espresso :To pod or not to Pod that is the question? OK I got offered a Great price on a espresso/ cappuccino maker it is 16 par High pressured,steam nozzle frother , 50 ounce water tank all the good stuff but its a pod machine and the brand of pods only can be [...]

Jura Capresso Impressa Z5 Espresso Machine: Review If you like to make great coffee, esp 00004000 ressos, cappuccinos, and other coffee drinks in your own home, don’t purchase any machine until you have taken a look at the Jura Capressa Impresso Z5 espresso machine. This amazing coffee station met every one of my requirements when [...]

Coffee Lovers: The Gaggia Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine Gaggia of Milan, Italy has created another fantastic espresso machine, the Gaggia Titanium Super Automatic Espresso Machine. When you consider it’s handsome looks, an extraordinary list of features, and it’s superior brew quality, you understand you’ve got a remarkable machine. The push-button simplicity starts with seven [...]

Jura Capresso Impressa Z5 Espresso Machine: Review If you like to make great coffee, espressos, cappuccinos, and other coffee drinks in your own home, don’t purchase any machine until you have taken a look at the Jura Capressa Impresso Z5 espresso machine. This amazing coffee station met every one of my requirements when I was [...]