Cafe´ de Colombia - ROASTS (#)

„Cinnamon Roastlight roast, light cinnamon tonePronounced nut-like flavor, high coffee acidity American RoastMedium roast, chestnut huePronounced caramel like flavor City RoastMedium roast, medium brown with no surface oilsFull coffee flavor, with some loss of acidity Full City RoastChestnut brown, slightly darker than the City RoastFull coffee flavor, good balance of acidity and sugar ViennaDark brown, with traces of oil on the surfaceDark roast flavor French RoastDark brown, nearly black, oily on the surfaceBitter, smoky taste and pungent aroma ItalianDark chocolate brown, oils on the surfaceBurnt flavor EspressoDark roast, used specifically for espresso machinesBurnt flavor that is strong and sweet“

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

„Ceramic "mason-jar" containers work best. 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.“

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Espresso Machine Sight Glass (#)

„The sight glass is used to determine the water content of the steam that is forced through the steam wands.  Most espresso machines will have an adjustable probe at the top of the steam boiler which can be pulled in and out to control the steam level.  It is typical to have the water at about half the height of the site glass to maintain a good vapor pressure, but feel free to adjust the pressure if the milk is not frothing properly.“

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Coffee Brewer Cleaning Supplies, Urnex, Brushes, Etc. (#)

„It is a specially formulated powder detergent for the heavy residues that accumulate in the espresso machine group head, water lines and valves. While it is made to be used with automatic pump machines that can be back-flushed, it is an important cleaning solution for ANY espresso machine owner to have. It can be used simply to clean the coffee handle and filter basket and to soak any removable part of the machine that has accumulations. I use it to clean the tank on my Pavoni, which I then invert the machine to drain.“

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ANOTHER DE’LONGHI INNOVATION: The “Magnifica” All-in-One (#)

„Grinder features a precision calibration dial and a first-of-its-kind, one touch-button to ensure that beans are ground and delivered to the infuser without lag time for immediate brewing. (By contrast, other machines – including industrial machines used in espresso bars in Italy – grind coffee, which spends at least some time in a dispenser and/or pipeline before being delivered to the infuser. This lag time – even as little a five minutes – can rob the ground coffee of its freshness resulting in a less-than-optimal cup of coffee.)“

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The Story of the Bialetti Moka Express (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„These modern “true” espresso machines would remain fairly large and costly, using complex systems to attain their superior results. (For a history of the refinement of espresso see www.coffeekid.com/espresso/nirvana ) Italians were still used to the steam pressured “espresso” machines that dominated the coffeehouse scene and were, therefore, open to simpler solutions that would give them the same style coffee at home.“

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Tea & Coffee 06/00 - Product News (#)

„Cleancafª can be used to clean home coffee brewers and home espresso machines, states the company; it breaks down coffee oils, eliminates coffee stains, and dissolves mineral deposits left by hard water. Odorless and non-toxic, the cleaner works by mixing one packet of it with four cups of warm water and pouring it into the machine for brewing. It can also be used to clean tea pots, glassware, stainless steel, porcelain, and ceramic tile.“

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View topic - commercial machines-automatic vs Semi auto - Coffee Forum (#)

„Initial repairs and service reliability aside, potential buyers should remember that these are among the most heavily used espresso machines on the planet. Even if they were maintained perfectly over their 5 or 10 years of use, they cannot be expected to last nearly as long as a new machine. I would guess that they were long depreciated before being liquidated.“

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CoffeeGeek - An Espresso Glossary (#)

„Water Reservoir: Most consumer and many prosumer espresso machines, as well as most coffee brewers feature a built in tank or container that holds water that is used by the machine to brew coffee or espresso. The water reservoir also supplies water to steaming devices on machines that include a separate steam ability.“

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Untitled (#)

„A pump was used to force water, held constantly at a temperature of about 90 degrees, directly through the coffee. This espresso system is still used today for professional and household machines.“

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Café Forum | Northern CA Coffee Companies | Page 2 (#)

„Used Espresso Machines. Always a great selection, with several styles and models to choose. Prices starting at $495.“

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