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| Tamping |
Espresso Tamping |
Michael Griffin |
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Pulling the perfect shot of espresso always starts with a perfect tamp. Let Michael Griffin teach you how to tamp espresso. |
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| Moka Pot |
Brewing Espresso in a Moka |
Kevin Kilburn |
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A very reasonable alternative for home use is an 'espresso pot', called a moka in Italy. The moka is a simple device that uses steam pressure to force water through a strainer to make espresso. It won't be exactly like the espresso you find in bars, but it can come close. |
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| Review |
Can the Philips Saeco Syntia Deliver Espresso Perfection? |
Chris Arnold |
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Anyone that has had a great espresso or cappuccino at a local coffee shop, or while traveling to Europe, or even from their own semi-auto espresso machine, has probably dreamed of a machine that can do all that grinding, tamping, pulling, and steaming on it's own. |
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| Portafilter |
The Naked Portafilter |
Chris Arnold |
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There is a relatively new phenomenon among coffee enthusiasts that is not only a great Barista training tool, but is also beautiful. It is commonly referred to as a Bottomless Portafilter. |
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| Rancilio Silvia |
Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tips |
Ryan Jacobs |
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Using the Rancilio Silvia Espresso machine can be a bit intimidating if you have never used an espresso machine at all or even if you have previously used a machine that controlled a lot of the variables for you. The machine to a large degree assumes you know what you are doing. |
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| Stovetop Espresso |
Stovetop Espresso Brewing Tutorial |
Michael Allen Smith |
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This is a quick tutorial on the stovetop espresso maker. It is also known as a Moka Pot and is sold under the name Bialetti. |
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| Observations |
Espresso as a Lottery Ticket |
Michael Allen Smith |
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My coffee drink of choice for the past five years has been the espresso. Straight shots. No milk and no sugar. In my opinion, espresso represents the best potential for coffee. |
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| Overview |
The Sound of Espresso, Music to My Ears |
Stefanie Spencer |
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Many times at coffee shops it is difficult to see behind the counter, to see what the barista is really doing. The grinding, banging, pounding, clanking, humming, gurgling, and whistling makes everyone wonder, what is going on back there? |
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| Barista |
Using the Barista Home Espresso Machine |
Ryan Jacobs |
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The Starbucks Barista home espresso machine is easy to use and is capable of producing high quality espresso. This is a very good, compact and sturdy machine capable of delivering a consistent shot of espresso and good quality steamed milk. |
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| Espresso |
Espresso Machine Terminology - Clarity for the Caffeinated Connoisseur |
Andreanne Hamel |
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Love the taste of freshly brewed espresso but confused by some of the language used to describe the processes, machinery and serving suggestions? |
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| Rancilio Silvia |
A Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine Tutorial For the Caffeine-Inclined |
Andreanne Hamel |
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For the home barista who's serious about their espresso, the Rancilio Silvia is a commercial-style espresso machine that includes professional-grade components. |
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| Ristretto |
Ristretto Rant |
Michael Allen Smith |
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My coffee drink of choice for the past few years has been the straight espresso shot. All my other coffee equipment has either been packed away or is gathering dust. For me it is all about espresso now. |
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| Technique |
Pulling the Perfect Shot of Espresso |
Fred Neve |
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Learn how to pull the perfect shot of espresso in this article by Fred Neve. |
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