Virtual Coffee: Making the Most of Your Home Espresso Machine (#)

„Do not refrigerate orfreeze your coffee beans.Grinders need to have two grinding disks (single blades or single disks shouldnot be used), which need to be replaced after every 50 pounds of coffee beansground.Most home espresso machines simply do not have enough water pressure to giveproper extraction. You are basically stuck if you have a water pump that willnot deliver a minimum of 130 pounds per square inch of water pressure at thegroup head of your espresso machine. Consult your owner's manual for details.Also, most home espresso machines have a single boiler without a separate heatexchanger for the water brewing the espresso drinks, and thus have a situationwhere hot water is mixed with steam. Using both steam and hot water inextracting flavors from the coffee oils results in a thin, bitter espresso, ashigh temperatures (water) and much higher pressures (steam) are being exertedonto the coffee grounds.“

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Gaggia Home Espresso Equipment - Gaggia Espresso, Gaggia New Coffee, Gaggia Classic, Gaggia Baby (#)

„Gaggia has made espresso equipment since forever .in fact modern pump espresso machines were a Gaggia invention! I started pondering the merits of the Gaggia home equipment when I checked over their machines at the Specialty Coffee Association of America trade show (in fact I had been eyeballing the machines for years at the shows). What made me start to test them in my lab was the fact that their "low end" machines, starting at just $229, had a no-gimmick full-size commercial coffee handle, a pump that produced 17+ bars of pressure, and could make true 2 ounce double espresso with bucket-loads of crema.“

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View topic - delonghi machine - Coffee Forum (#)

„Yes this is true.Never touch a delonghi.You get what you pay for and where you buy it.Capresso model.103 I believe is a fabulous steam machine. It froths well and makes excellent cappucino and lates.It also comes with an excellent instructional video on how to make them with the machine.Makes shitty espresso though becomes you can't make real espresso with steam pressure.To make real espresso you need a pump machine.But do not, I repeat do not ever buy a capresso pump espresso machine.They are no good.For a pump machine I would get a Gaggia or a Saeco.“

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View topic - Espresso machine for a gift - Coffee Forum (#)

„I don't know where in Canada you are from but you cannot get a a real pump espresso machine for $200.Impossible.And a steam machine like a Delonghi from Canadian Tire is a waste of time.Steam machines do not make real espresso.There is not enough pressure from steam to make a real espresso.What you will get is thin,watery and crappy.If your friend has tasted real espresso in a cafe she will be really miffed by the espresso from a steam machine which is the only machine you can get for $200 and under($70 bucks-Canadian Tire Delonghi,$80.00 Walmart)“

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Tea & Coffee 08/01 - Coffee, Then and Now (#)

„This coffee maker is the brewing method of choice by many in the specialty trade and has become a sort of talisman of product integrity and quality on the West Coast. Knox also broke the advancements in espresso into two discreet accomplishments, “the invention of the first pump driven espresso machine and the introduction of the first mass marketed espresso machines.” While not everyone believes that the proliferation of espresso based beverages has been good for specialty coffee, there is near unanimity that espresso changed the path of the specialty coffee business to a very great extent.“

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The Espresso Pages from Sweet Maria's: Espresso, a Definition and General (#)

„Steam-powered machines, like the ubiquitous Krups department store models from the '80s and early '90s are not going to cut it. You will need a pump or piston driven espresso machine. At one time that meant buying a hand-pull piston machine , which are still beautiful objects and can still make great espresso! The good news is that electric pump-driven equipment capable of making really good espresso at home is now widely available, starting at about $230 or so (see the Gaggia Espresso ).“

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Virtual Coffee: How to Choose Your Barista (#)

„How long is the brewing time of the espresso? If the grind has been adjusted correctly, then the time that it takes an espresso (about an ounce to 1 1/2 ounces of beverage) to brew after the machine's pump is started should be no less than 20 seconds and no more than 30 seconds. If it comes out faster, then the grind was too course, and if it comes out slower, then the grind was too fine. A good barista will constantly be adjusting the grind to make sure that the extraction time is proper.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„And no matter how many servings you are trying to make, never allow the coffee to bubble and gush into your serving carafe or cup. Such thin, over extracted coffee will taste so bad that it's better to start over than to insult your palate or guests by serving it.If you are using a pump or piston machine, each shot or serving of espresso should dribble out in about 15 to 20 seconds from the moment the first drop appears. However, gauge when to cut off the flow of coffee by sight, not by clock or timer. The fineness of the grind may vary, as will the pressure you apply when tamping.“

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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 22 (#)

„It certainly beats coffee made by an untrained barista and also is better than the super-automatic machines I have tested. This machine does have the pump power to extract espresso at a full 9 bars of pressure. The pressure rig I put in the head, (a gauge attached to a porta-filter, there is no pressure gauge on the machine) shot up to 14 bar, against a blind filter, after about 10 seconds. The gradual rise in pump pressure assures a very nice pre-infusion of your espresso coffee.“

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CoffeeGeek - An Espresso Glossary (#)

„Portafilter Sneeze: on pump and piston espresso machines that do not feature a pressure release system, removing the portafilter too soon after brewing a shot can result in the instant release of pressure in the brewhead, causing extremely hot and wet coffee grinds to spray and cause potential injury. When you complete the brewing of an espresso shot, some of the 135 PSI of pressure remains in the portafilter, and normally takes 30 seconds to a minute or longer to bleed off, allowing safe removal of the portafilter.“

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:: The Extraordinary Grind :: (#)

„Traditional filter brewing machines just use gravity to push the water through the coffee grounds. Espresso machines, on the other hand, use a pump to force the water through at 9 bars of pressure (but you know that - you read about it in the first edition!).Typically a filter brew will take 4-6 minutes to extract the liquor whereas espresso is brewed in just 20-25 seconds. Control of this brew time is of paramount concern to ensure great tasting espresso and the correct crema.“

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Indiacoffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - The Coffee Stop (#)

„At the workshop held on February 18, the team of Barista trainers visited the Quality Division of the Coffee Board and the espresso outlets. A total of 54 persons were provided practical training on the different aspects of handling the espresso machine, method of compacting the coffee powder, maintenance of water temperature and maintenance of required pressure in the machine (pump) and witnessed demonstrations of the correct method of obtaining the coffee extracts.“

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Getting the cappuccino machine that's right for you? - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Espresso, if you have read one of the many articles on the subject, is coffee brewed under high pressure by passing hot water through finely ground coffee. The brew pressure, for extracting espresso coffee from finely ground java, can be produced by a vibration pump, common in all home machines, a hydraulic piston manual lever configuration, or a rotary or volumetric pump, the likes of which are found in high end commercial machines.“

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The generic pump-powered espresso manual - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Okay so you are one of hundreds, if not thousands, if not millions of people with a basic pump espresso machine like the Barista or Estro Vapore or Estro Profi that seems to have become separated from the manual after purchase. Here is the skinny on this popular little machine. Although not on a par with the Gaggia Classic or the Rancilio Silvia, the Barista, and Estro Profi,  are capable of brewing espresso from most any fresh coffee bean.“

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Mostly Italian Coffee (#)

„It makes it easier (but more dull ?) to make a good cup. A lot of companies has jumped on this bandwagon.Pumpdriven espressomachines have a pump making the pressure, relatively easy to make a great tasting, cremafilled cup of espresso. Some links to companies making good pumpdriven machines. Gaggia Cimbali Brasilia Pavoni Nuova Simonelli ECM Saeco Olympia Express RancilioGensaco“

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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„      For machines created for use in the home, a very basic sub-entry level, pump-driven espresso machine willcost around $100-150. A mid-range machine will run around $175-350, a serious machine will bearound $400-800, and many of the greatest enthusiasts will spend much, much more. There are automaticmachines that would cost about the same as a used car.“

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Coffee Buying Tips, Coffee Grinding Tips (#)

„a steam driven machine. A good pump machine will usually cost $200 to $1,000, but the investment is worth it if you are serious about enjoying tasty espresso. It is our opinion that a steam driven machine (the typical $49 model) will not produce a palatable product. We suggest you use a Moka pot if you have a limited budget to invest in equipment.“

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Coffee: Resources for home espresso (#)

„Many varieties of coffee bean taste good in aFrench press; it's particularly good at making a seriously earthy cup of CentralAmerican coffee. One does far better with a French press than a cheap espressomaker, until one is able to splurge for a Pavoni or a serious pump machine. Iused a French press for ten years; I was the last of my friends to convert to a Pavoni.French presses are a continual chore to clean.“

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Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„Or is espresso an ingredient, merely a coffee flavoring to be blended with hot milk and sweetened syrups? I don't mean to dismiss your tastes in espresso out of hand but a cheap pump or steam-powered machine is entirely adequate for your needs. You don't need to read the rest of this document. Make a quick run to WalMart, put your $50 on the counter, and you’re done.“

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Café de Colombia - DIFFERENT GRINDS (#)

„Blade grinders need to be manually regulated as they have no grind settings. Grind COARSE MEDIUM FINE EXTRA FINE VERY FINE Machine French Press Flat filters, drip Vacuum, Neapolitan Flip Cone filters, Steam espresso Pump or Piston espresso machines Time 6 to 8 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 25 seconds 35 seconds“

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Virtual Coffee: Taking the Guess-Work out of Purchasing a Home Espresso Machine (#)

„There are generally two kinds of home espresso machines: steam pressure and pumppressure. The steam pressure method is the simplest and oldest method of makingespresso coffee. One can find these machines in either the stovetop version,commonly known as Moka pots, or in inexpensive electric versions.“

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View topic - Capresso Espresso Machines? What do you think? - Coffee Forum (#)

„I am thinking of purchasing the Capresso Classic Luxe espresso machine for $300 Canadian. Does anyone have experience with this pump espresso machine? Does it make good espresso? Is the espresso warm enough considering it has a thermoblock instead of a boiler?“

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Ceramics and Coffee: The Italian Way! (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Besides the historical scenes, many apparatuses used for preparing coffee are pictured: roasters, grinders and various brewers. The latter, in particular, are rich in variety, portraying historical brewers such as the Vienna Incomparable, the Balance, the original Moka Express and the first Gaggia pump driven Espresso machine.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„If you are using a pump or piston machine, each shot or serving of espresso should dribble out in about 15 to 20 seconds from the moment the first drop appears. However, gauge when to cut off the flow of coffee by sight, not by clock or timer. The fineness of the grind may vary, as will the pressure you apply when tamping.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„There's not much room to sit or stand, since the roaster and bags of coffee fill most of the floor space. He uses a beautiful 1950 Gaggia hand pump espresso machine, and he really knows how to use it. The machine is copper and brass and Bob says he has become very good at keeping it running over the years.“

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Factors in a Perfect Cup (of espresso) (#)

„The best espresso is made using a pump driven type of espresso machine rather than a piston lever type. (This is a highly subjective observation.) Set pump pressure between 8 and 9 bars during the brewing process. Pressure must remain stable during brewing with almost no variation.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„Practice makes PERFECT! Turn on your espresso machine and prime the pump, if necessary. Make sure you place FRESH cold water into the reservoir tank, and start warming the cups you will serve with. Leave the filter handle attached to the group head of the machine so that it may also warm up.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Briel ES42BF Artemis Pump Espresso Machine, Black (#)

„Other convenient features include a built-in water filter on intake, a warming plate to keep cups warm, and an easy-to-clean water tank and removable drip tray. Designed with a rich black finish with metallic accents, this pump espresso machine measures 11 by 12 by 13 inches and carries a one-year warranty.“

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Pods are tea-bag-like, single-serving-sized paper sacks of ground, blended espresso intended to fit into special filters provided with many pump espresso machines. They are typically packaged in single-serving foil envelopes. You open the envelope, pop the pod into the filter, and brew.“

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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„An espresso should take 15 to 20 seconds to brew in most machines with good pumps. As the espresso flows into the cup, there should be darkish-brown foam ("crema") on top. After the good-tasting soluble solids are extracted the liquid flowing from the filter will become whitish-brown.“

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Untitled (#)

„In order to create a true Espresso, it is essential that the machine is able to achieve the needed water temperature (95º) and pressure (15 Bar pump). With the addition of good quality, aesthetically pleasing equipment, your Espresso experience will become even more gratifying.“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (#)

„1 person recommended Gaggia 35004 Carezza Espresso Machine, White instead of Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress“

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Pump Espresso Machine Profiles (#)

„Pump espresso machines are capable of building more pressure than other types, so they produce a richer and more flavourful shot of espresso. You'll pay the price though.“

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Specialty Coffee Bulletin Board :: View topic - Marzocco, Schmarzocco... I want to master the KRUPS!!! (#)

„I'm using my cute lil' Mia for steaming. So now I have two espresso machines, one for extracting (Mia's pump is wacked out or something and doesn't brew anymore) and one for Steaming.“

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CoffeeKid - The Espresso MiniFAQ (#)

„a modern day espresso must be produced in a pump or piston or lever machine capable of producing roughly 9BAR of pressure“

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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Briel EG281APG Multi-Pro Stainless Steel Pump Espresso Machine with Built-In Coffee Grinder (#)

„Accessories for Briel EG281APG Multi-Pro Stainless Steel Pump Espresso Machine with Built-In Coffee Grinder“

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Mr. Coffee® - Recipes (#)

„Make espresso using a steam pump or espresso machine .“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso Machines - Pump Driven (#)

„Consumer Espresso : Espresso Machines - Pump Models“

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