Your Questions About Espresso Machines
Paul asks…
Can espresso machines make Starbucks style drinks like a Caffe Mocha? Is it comparable?
admin answers:
If your machine can steam milk, and the shots are calibrated (shots should pull 17-19 seconds) then yes, you can make a comparable drink.
If you want to try and make it identical-- you can purchase Espresso (beans, ground, or in pods) from Starbucks. You can also purchase their syrups for other drinks, or the Mocha powder for Mochas.
When making a drink, for best quality you want to do syrup first, espresso next (being sure not to let the shot sit for more than 10 seconds) and steamed milk last (around 170 degrees.)
William asks…
Can you use a stove top moka pot instead of an espresso machine to make espresso drinks?
Espresso drinks like Cafe Mocha. Is there much a difference with espresso made from a moka pot and an espresso machine?
admin answers:
Well, of course, just use a fine grind.
Susan asks…
What the term "bars" means when buying an espresso machine?
I want to buy a good espresso machine. In some advertissments I see they say "15 bars" for exemple. How many bars the machine should be, so it will make a good quality espresso?
admin answers:
How much pressure is used.
Lizzie asks…
can i use Vietnamese butter roasted coffee in an espresso machine?
I have a new Delonghi coffee machine and I also have some vietnamese coffee which has a delicious hazelnut taste. I used to mix it with Italian coffee grounds and use it in my old espresso machine.
I guess I am concerned because the Vietnamese coffee I have is butter roasted. Don't want to gum anything up.
Thanks for answering.
admin answers:
Hi! Jennimhk,
Yes, you can use Vietnamese butter roasted coffee in espresso coffee machine.
Roasting coffee beans will determine the taste. Espresso coffee bean is darker then normal roasted coffee bean.
James asks…
Is there an espresso machine that is easy to service?
No matter how well-built an espresso machine, it is going to need gaskets replaced sooner or later. Every machine I've ever owned was so difficult to take apart and replace the gaskets than I end up damaging it.
Can anyone recommend one that they've repaired without much trouble?
admin answers:
Hi David,
Have you ever had a basic espresso machine?
Target has them for around $30 dollars.
If it's only for you or two people. I have had mine for over 20 years
and works better than any new ones given to me.
GoodLuck
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