Gurus.net: How to Use a La Pavoni Manual Lever-Piston Espresso Machine by Daniel Ho - How to... (#)

  „Great stuff!  The bottom line is this. If you are going to spend so much effort on making a fine shot of espresso, USE EXCELLENT BEANS. Two filters are included with each machine.  My feeling is that the single shot portafilter is too small and completely useless.  I use the double shot filter exclusively.  The portafilter supplied with a La Pavoni is slightly smaller than the ones used in commercial machines.  I find that 12 grams of coffee works for me.   Falling loosely out of a grinder's doser, this amount of coffee will slightly overfilled the double portafilter by about 3 mm at the highest point.“

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  „The bean designated for an espresso is roasted just slightly longer than regular coffee beans so that the rich oils in the coffee are brought to the surface the bean. It is a surprise to most people to learn that this dark roast contains less caffeine than lighter roasts because the espresso process, hot water passing swiftly through ground coffee, leaves more caffeine in the grounds and less in your demitasse.“

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  „Create and promote seasonal drink specials. And offer finishing touches like chocolate covered espresso beans or complementary cookies to those who order sweeter beverages.“

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  „Only drawback is the one hopper/grinder, does not allow easy change for decaf or other beans. But what's the point of decaf espresso?“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Villaware 275-06 Moka Express 6-Cup Espresso Maker

  „This is such a wonderful espresso-maker...I've compared stovetop espresso with that made in my relatives' expensive machines, and the Moka pot makes equally delicious coffee. All I need are good beans, ground very well, and an attentive ear. I love to hear the bubbling in the morning!“

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