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Homemade coconut milk in coffee compared to store bought
I've been making my own homemade coconut milk recently because I don't like the list of ingredients (thickeners, emulsifiers, etc.) typically found in store-bought coconut milk.
The problem is, I ...
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Do the improvements touted by the ZPM Nocturn (PID-controlled espresso machine) sound sensible?
I have previously struggled with coffee equipment. I don't know anything about the technical side of making coffee. The ZPM Nocturn claims to have solved a number of technical issues, making better ...
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What factors lead to rich crema on espresso?
I love espresso, especially when it has a rich crema (the head that forms on top of a well made shot). I notice that some cafes produce this consistently while others never have more than a wisp on ...
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What is the optimal temperature for making coffee, specifically in an AeroPress?
I use an Aerobie AeroPress to make lattes. The instructions recommend a water temperature of 175° F to be used in making the espresso. Since I am making a latte I also heat milk and froth it. The ...
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How do I mimic trader Joe's (dark) Chocolate covered Espresso Beans?
I'm trying to mimic the thick, rich dark chocolate covered espresso beans made by Trader Joes. These sweet morsels have a thick chocolate coating that easily give in when bitten. The beans inside ...
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How to make good coffee in a Moka pot?
I have a Bialetti Moka pot, which I used to make coffee on weekends. I have had it for a few months, but recently I am starting to notice the coffee is coming out sour and bitter. I am guessing I am ...
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What features should I look for when buying an espresso maker?
I got a $30 espresso machine a year and half ago to see if we would actually use it much. It gets used several times a week (and we haven't bought anything from Starbucks in months), and the gasket in ...
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What is the benefit to using a paper filter in a moka pot?
I saw a picture of this method being used in a magazine from Hong Kong. A cafe gave a short description of brewing with a moka pot. They placed a small, circular, paper filter on top of the ground ...
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Steam “nature” of cappuccino steamers
Is there a difference in the "nature" of the steam being produced by the steamers in the espresso machines?
I have a decent espresso machine, but apparently even a professional barista who I know ...
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How long is the life of a shot of espresso?
When pulling a shot of espresso, how long is its life before it is too bitter?
I know this might change by the bean, but what is a rough estimate?
I was doing some coffee tasting and some of the ...
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Is there a method to pour espresso shots without damaging the crema?
My espresso machine (DeLonghi EC155) is really short and will only allow shot glasses / really short cappuccino cups (if I remove the excess coffee catch) which I don't have.
So, I need to pull my ...
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What difference does the bar pressure makes in espresso coffee machines?
I read somewhere that 15 bar is enough and any pressure higher than that doesn't make any difference. The standard pressure is 15 bar for home machines and 9 bar for professional machines!
If so, why ...
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How does the shape of an espresso cup affect the flavor?
Similar to the question:
Why do drinks drunk from a glass instead of a bottle taste differently?
Where the top answer notes the logic behind each glass for a particular drink:
Wine glasses, for ...
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Why is my espresso salty?
We've got a fancy espresso machine in our office kitchen. (It's apparently the kind they used to use at Starbucks stores before they switched over to a more automated "point-and-click" type system.) I ...
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Flavour espresso with vanilla without adding sugar or other sweetener?
I've always thought that vanilla and espresso would be a good combination but the problem is: I don't take sugar! I understand one can buy coffee flavoured beans but how would I get the vanilla ...
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Cleaning a clogged espresso machine Portafilter
Can anyone recommend a method for cleaning the clogged holes in a "Basket" of an espresso machine Portafilter? I had this problem with both DeLonghi and Saeco home espresso machines.
For example, in ...
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Espresso tamping technique
There is a lot of information on how to tamp espresso before pulling a shot, so it's a little hard to make sense of it all. What I currently do certainly works, but perhaps there's something better ...
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What is the ideal grind for making espresso?
I know that there is no "ideal" grind for making espresso (or rather, like most things, it depends on the machine and the tastes of the drinker), but I am looking for guidelines as to how different ...
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Does milk matter to achieve the perfect latte?
Does milk matter to achieve the perfect latte?
Milk is an important ingredient of every espresso latte. Even though I believe coffee bean is the most important ingredient, most people put emphasis ...
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What is a pressurized filter, and should I use it for my espresso?
I've just started out really using my Gaggia Classic espresso machine, and so far I've been pretty satisfied with my results – but I'm no expert. Yesterday, I lost the black plastic thing that goes ...
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Espresso Machine coffee amount
I have a DeLonghi EC-155 espresso machine. I can operate the machine, but I don't know how many shots I can make with one load of coffee.
How much ml has a shot to be?
How many shots I can make?
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Frothing Milk: Variations by Milk Type?
I froth my milk using the steam wand on my espresso machine. With a national-brand organic whole milk, I am able to get a perfect micro foam nearly 100% of the time. However, when I instead use a ...
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Why does a portafilter machine take so long to warm up and a modern machine doesn't?
I was wondering why a portafilter coffee machine takes up to 15 minutes to warm up in order to make an espresso.
On the other side, a modern Nespresso Citiz doesn't even take a minute to warm up.
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How to make Latte art on a Cappuccino?
It's Sunday morning and I just missed my latte art, as usual.
I have no difficulty to make an espresso with enough crema and to get a big layer of foam from my steamed milk, but I cannot achieve to ...
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If espresso is by definition pressure-brewed coffee, is French press coffee a form of espresso?
I wonder what the pressure difference is?
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Why should one always use the same kind of coffee for an Espresso machine?
I recently got a new espresso machine, a Gaggia Classic, and I sometimes hear statements like the following:
"Always use the same kind of coffee for this machine!"
"If you've found one that tastes ...
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Flavour matching with espresso in baking
I am trying to create a few new recipes and I am stuck on what other ingredients (flavours) would go well with espresso in a baked item.
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Cayenne Latte drink - how to make at home?
I used to go to a coffee shop ( in a different state) where they made a cayenne pepper epsresso drink. It was a great drink strong cofee flavor with a kick of cayenne. The barrista mentioned that ...
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Differences between coffee made with french press or espresso machine?
I've liked coffee for years and I'm thinking on buying a espresso machine. Before that, I want to know why the coffee seems more tasty when it is done that way than with a french press or a drip ...
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What kinds of coffee beans are more successful at producing crema on espresso?
This question mentions one factor in crema production to be the choice of beans. I have tried many types (brands), all approximately equal in darkness of roast, and had some wildly different results. ...
