CoffeeKid - The Espresso MiniFAQ (#)
„When you tamp with 20lbs or less pressure, you're increasing the chances of a phenomenon called "channeling". Water always seeks the path of lease resistance, and when you tamp light, or don't tamp at all, you run the risk of portions of your lose grounds compacting quicker than others, and water will go through the parts of the coffee that are the least compacted.“
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„Right now, you're lucky if you get two out of three. Here's my idea of the dream machine in three categories - semi auto espresso, super automatic espresso, and grinder.“
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CoffeeKid - Guide to Espresso Machines
„This moniker is given to the machines out there sold as "espresso machines" which are in fact not true espresso machines in the modern sense of the word. They're easy to spot - they usually have a screw down top, feature a 4 cup carafe for your brew, and usually cost under $60 or so. These are electrically maintained "moka pots" in that they brew with steam pressure only (about 1.5 BAR maximum) and do not produce a modern day authentic espresso. Avoid unless your only concern is milk-based drinks.“
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CoffeeKid - Newbies' Guide to Coffee & Espresso Equipment
„Even more impressive is that whole "better" thing can happen in your own home. If you're in these groups or similar ones, consider this your starter's guide to never going back to Folgers. But be warned. Quality coffee and espresso is a serious, and I mean seriously serious sinkhole of funds, at least for start up costs.“
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„Or tune into the coffee newsgroups for a few months. Pump Factoid: The relatively inexpensive home espresso maker uses a motive device called a "reciprocating" pump. They're cheap, noisy, and produce very high pressure under ideal laboratory conditions. Don't be fooled by claims of ridiculously high pressure that appears in trendy graphics splashed across the machine’s packaging.“
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