Difficulty - Easy
espresso Machine
Equipment difficulty
15%
There are many variations of an espresso machine available to purchase from all good department and retail stores. The majority being either a bean to cup or a simple traditional espresso machine which comes attached with a steam wand. The modern capabilities of an espresso machine affords you many benefits from dosing to an optimal water pressure that will extract the best cups of coffee again and again. If your lucky to have a steam wand attachment then your in luck and can easily make micro foam to recreate a decadent latte or cappuccino.
espresso Machine Espresso
Pro's
Durability – Although expensive their built to last for years
Design – An attractive feature in any home or office
Reprogrammable – Your buttons can be adjusted to your coffee preferences
Excellent Pressure – The majority of machines output 15 bars of pressure
Temperature Control – Optimal control of the water temperature
Con's
Expensive – Good quality Espresso Machines aren’t cheap
Descaling – Like kettles your machine will require descaling
step by step Guide
Step 1
Add water
Add water to the storage tank up until the level indicated.
Step 2
Switch on
Switch on your machine.
Step 3
Prepare portafilter
Scoop the required amount of coffee into the coffee portafilter and tamp down.
Step 4
Secure portafilter
Align your portafilter to the locking mechanism and twist until locked
Step 5
Press button
Press either the single or double shot button.
Step 6
Wait for extraction
It usually takes between 20 and 30 seconds to extract the coffee.
