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Showing posts with label Coffee. Show all posts
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Monday, December 12, 2011
3. Rinsing the milk bill - Delonghi Magnifica Pronto ESAM 4500 Automatic Coffee Maker
Delonghi ESAM 4500 Automatic Coffee Maker 3. Rinsing the milk nozzle This is rinsing the milk nozzle of the Delonghi ESAM 4500 Automatic Coffee Maker (ESAM4500). After your final coffee is drawn, pressing the 'clean' button on the milk jug causes steam and a little hot water to be delivered to the milk delivery nozzle. At the start of the video, we see some frothed milk hanging from the delivery nozzle, afterwards, just clean hot water drip. If you have one of these units, MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS CLEAN!!!!
Friday, December 9, 2011
How to Pick the Best Grind and Brew Coffee Maker
Grind and brew coffee maker has the convenience of both a grinder and a brewer in one machine. You will be faced with an array of choices in the market today so it is better to know before hand what you are looking for so you will have a wise purchase.
The following are some things you need to look for in a grind and brewer:
A Detachable Conical Burr Grinder
There are different types of grinder. The best one is the conical burr grinder. This is because it is very efficient in evenly grinding coffee beans. Also, a conical burr grinder usually has more power in grinding coffee but it infuses less heat so the coffee still comes out fresh.
Pick one that can be detached so you can easily pour it in the brewing receptacle or easily clean it. Also, one integrated with different grinding levels is a better option as it lets you pick the coffee grounds consistency you are looking for. One with a grind-off feature is also good so it can let you use either function separately.
A Conical Coffee Filter With Showerhead Feature
If your old coffee brewer brews coffee that tastes bland, it may be because of the coffee filter basket it uses. A good coffee filter can aid in the extraction of more coffee essential oil resulting to a better-tasting coffee. If you pick one with a showerhead, you can be assured that the coffee will taste flavorful.
Timer Options
A fully programmable coffee machine is a good choice for those who want total convenience. Pick one integrated with a timer option. You just have to dump the coffee beans in the grinder receptacle and set the timer. The coffee machine will do its thing the next morning so you don't have to get up earlier to grind and brew your coffee.
Automatic Shut Off Feature
This is a feature that is helpful especially when you are always on the go and you frequently forget that you did not turn off your coffee brewer. It turns off after a few hours of being idle so you also save much on electricity consumption.
Thermal Carafe
Most grind and brew coffee machines are large brews. You need to look for one with a thermal carafe so your coffee stays hot for hours. This way, you can still enjoy your cup of coffee hours after brewing it.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Coffee Machine Reviews - Best Coffee Machine
What could be better than a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the comfort of your own home?
Well, if that's something you love, a coffee machine could just be the perfect addition to your kitchen. However, there is so much choice out there that finding the best coffee machine for you can be difficult.
From well-known brands like Tassimo and De'Longhi, high-end brands like Jura, to niche brands like Francis Francis and Ascaso.
Not only that, each brand offers a plethora of models and types. There are traditional espresso machines, more expensive automatic bean-to-cup machines, and the increasingly popular pod and capsule type. Not forgetting the good old filter machine of course.
Once you've decided what kind of machine to go for you then have the headache of trying to find a model within your price range.
With such a lot to consider let's see if we can clear things up and look at some of the main brands and machine types in more detail in the following coffee machine reviews.
Espresso machines are still very popular despite being around for a long time now. Ground coffee is used in these machines, which means that you can brew an espresso just the way you like it, and to coffee shop standard, using your favourite coffee.
The problem with this is that you need to do everything manually from measuring the correct quantity of coffee to put into the machine, and tamping down the coffee just enough to get the desired result, to having to clean the machine after every use. So it really depends on what's important to you - if you want full control over the brewing process, including pressuring the correct amount of water through the coffee to extract just enough flavour in order to get the best possible espresso, then an espresso machine could be for you.
However, most modern espresso machines can accept coffee pods, which contain pre-prepared ground coffee that you just place in the machine. While this simplifies some of the issues above it does narrow the choice of coffee you have and the control over the brewing process.
Most coffee machine companies produce espresso machines, such as the De'Longhi Icona ECO310. In terms of price it really depends on what you're looking for. The Krups XP5240 might be a good choice if you're simply looking for a no-frills machine that delivers a good espresso. If build quality is key the Cuisinart EM200U is a good choice - it'll go forever and produce great coffee. Maybe design is the most important factor? Then how about the stunning Francis Francis range or Ascaso Dream - but you'll pay a premium for looks.
If you want your morning coffee quicker and with less fuss, a pod or capsule system could be the answer.
Whilst being simple and cheap to use these machines produce a good cup of coffee and are becoming increasingly popular in busy homes.
They also often offer a lot of choice as you can buy capsules that can produce an array of different drinks, from lattes and cappuccinos to teas and hot chocolate.
These machines have their own range of capsules which are specifically made for that particular system.
A sealed amount of ground coffee is contained in each capsule which is simply popped into the machine, which in turn usually reads a bar-code on the capsule and then produces the drink through a set of pre-programmed stages. All very clever, simple, and clean.
Each capsule is simply removed from the machine after use and disposed of.
There are many well known producers of this type of machine such as Tassimo (Bosch), Dolce Gusto (Krups), and Senseo (Philips). They all offer a more affordable option than the last type we'll look at - automatic bean-to-cup machines.
As the name indicates automatic bean-to-cup machines produce coffee directly from coffee beans. Also, as the name suggests, all this is taken care of by the machine. You simply have to feel the container on top of the machine with your personal choice of coffee beans, set the machine up with your individual settings, and the machine does everything else - it grinds the coffee beans, measures the correct amount of grounds, tamps the grounds, extracts the flavour from the grounds at a professional 15 bar (or higher) pressure, and also froths milk if required.
The great thing about automatic bean-to-cup machines is that they provide great coffee like an espresso machine and yet offer the simplicity of a capsule machine.
But that comes at a price. High-end machines like the Jura S can set you back a pretty penny, while the popular De'Longhi Prima Donna and Magnifica models, while still expensive, will cost considerably less. The Krups Espresseria EA8080 offers great value at a similar price to a top of the range espresso maker.
So you pay your money and take your choice, but with so much choice on offer there really is something for every taste and every budget.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Introduction to Coffee
Walking into a coffee shop or even the coffee aisle at the grocery store can be an overwhelming experience. There's a lot to choose from, which is a good thing, but can also be bad a thing when you don't know what you want to drink. There's been times where I'd just pick something a random. However, most often, I'd pick the same thing over and over. It can become boring very quickly.
A good way to make it less confusing is to know what the basics of coffee are. It'll make it a lot easier to pick out that much needed caffeine boost next time.
Coffee - A brewed beverage from roasted seeds from coffee plants. The roasted seeds are what are more commonly called coffee beans. If you haven't already noticed, it has a stimulating effect on humans. It's one of the most popular beverages in the United States.
Cafe Mocha - Is a type of Latte, created with one third espresso, two thirds steamed milk and mixed with some kind of chocolate. It's my personal favorite and a good starting point if you're looking for something sweet and full of caffeine.
Cappuccino - Is a drink that originated in Italy. It's created with espresso, hot milk and steamed milk foam.
Espresso - Is a concentrated coffee beverage, brewed by forcing hot water under pressure, through finely ground coffee. It's thicker than regular coffee and used to make other drinks like cappuccinos, lattes and more. Please note, expresso isn't the correct spelling.
Latte - Is a coffee drink made with hot milk. If you compare it to a cappuccino, it will have more steam and texture.
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