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

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

  „Those big, beautiful commercial espresso coffee machines are big andbeautiful for a reason. The process of making espresso requires certaintechnical capacities for both quality and for consistency. The generallyaccepted industry guidelines for professional espresso preparation are 130 lb.PSI (pounds per square inch) of water at roughly 195 degrees Fahrenheit, withthe goal of extracting 1.5 ounces of coffee from 7 grams of finely groundcoffee. To produce these same conditions in your kitchen is neither easy norcheap, but it can be done.“

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  „They seem to improve over the first ten weeks or so. It may take that long for yours to reach a thermal stability and consistency so that this procedure becomes totally effective.“

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  „The straight shot is the only true way to judge the quality and consistency of a blend of espresso coffee. A good coffee, when extracted as a straight shot, will produce a smooth yet complex taste, providing a satisfying experience. The volume, extraction time, and golden crema (a dense golden brown layer of frothed coffee oils that float on top of a properly extracted espresso) are the keys to good espresso.“

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  „To put these assertions through the harsh light of scientific scrutiny,I A/B tested my Pavoni output against a good stainless steel stovetopespresso maker. With everything else held constant I can't finish a stovetopespresso, but the cappuccinos are actually enjoyable. Milk hides a lot. It's like stereo,you have to know what you're missing to want to spend more.“

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