- 1.
How exactly DO your espresso machines work?
- 2.
Who invented espresso and why?
- 3.
What makes espresso different from coffee?
- 4.
What is the ideal espresso?
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5. Is it true that espresso has less caffeine
than regular coffee?
- 6.
What are the benefits of brass boilers?
- 7.
When buying an expensive espresso machine,
what am I paying for?
- 8.
Why should I take into consideration where
a machine is manufactured?
- 9.
What are the advantages of owning a semi-automatic
espresso machine?
- 10.
Why is the weight of a machine important?
- 11.
Is there a specific type of bean I should
use?
- 12.
Pods or capsules vs. ground beans?
- 13.
Why should I backflush?
- 14.
What maintenance does a semi-automatic espresso
machine require?
- 15.
What is the warranty on your espresso machines?
- 16.
What materials are the espresso machines made
out of?
- 17.
What kind of drinks can an espresso machine
make?
- 18.
What is "Crema"?
Q.
1.
How exactly DO your espresso machines work?
A. Espresso machines
work in much the same way as a regular coffee
maker. The difference is that espresso machines
forcing steam or hot water through finely ground
darkly roasted coffee beans, which causes the
coffee to brew much faster.
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Q.
2. Who
invented espresso and why?
A. Espresso was invented
in 1903 by an Italian manufacturer named Luigi
Bezzera. While looking for a faster way to brew
coffee, Bezzera discovered that by adding steam-pressure
to a regular coffee machine not only was the
process sped up , but that the coffee also tasted
better. He dubbed his new invention the "Fast
Coffee Machine" which has been adapted to its
current name "espresso" which means "fast" in
Italian. Bezzera sold the rights to the machine
to Desidero Pavoni in 1905. Pavoni was able
to successfully market the machine to the Italian
people, thereby fundamentally altering the way
Italians drink coffee.
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Q.
3.
What makes espresso different from coffee?
A. Because the pressure
in an espresso machine forces water through
the coffee grinds much faster than a regular
coffee maker, the resulting espresso is not
only produced much faster but also tastes better.
This is because the pressurized water is able
to more efficiently extract of the best qualities
of the coffee bean.
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Q.
4. What
is the ideal espresso?
A.The ideal espresso
is very subjective. Some prefer stronger espresso,
while others prefer it a little weaker. The
beauty of the espresso machine is that it allows
you to make numerous adjustments until you find
your own ideal espresso.
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Q.
5. Is
it true that espresso has less caffeine than
regular coffee?
A. This is not true.
However, because espresso is often served in
a much smaller cup than regular coffee one serving
of espresso usually has less caffeine than one
serving of regular coffee.
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Q.
6. What
are the benefits of brass boilers?
A. Studies have shown
that brass is more sanitary and heat efficient
than aluminum or stainless steel, two other
common types of boilers. For more information,
follow this link to our health and safety page:
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Q.
7. When
buying an expensive espresso machine, what am
I paying for?
A.You are paying to
have a barista-quality espresso machine in the
comfort of your own home.
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Q.
8. Why
should I take into consideration where a machine
is manufactured?
A. Many parts of the
world have health and safety standards that
are very limited. It is important that you buy
a machine that was manufactured in a country
with strict standards. That is why our machines
are manufactured in Italy where health and safety
standards are very rigorous.
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Q.
9.
What are the advantages of owning a semi-automatic
espresso machine?
A. Semi-automatic espresso
machines are capable of producing coffee that
is much more fresh. This is indicated by the
true reddish-brown, tiger-stripe pattern of
the crema produced by the semiautomatic machines
but not by the automatic machines.
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Q.
10.
Why is the weight of a machine important?
A. Many espresso machines
are made for commercial use and are much to
larger than those made for homes. The smaller
the espresso machine, the more practical it
is for the average consumer to own one.
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Q.
11.
Is there a specific type of bean I should use?
A. Any type of coffee
bean can be used to make espresso. The difference
between regular coffee and espresso is in the
brewing process.
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Q.
12.
Pods or capsules vs. ground beans?
A. Pods and capsules
are not recommended. For best results, use freshly
roasted beans and grind them yourself at home.
Coffee loses much of its flavor very shortly
after being ground and the coffee in pods and
capsules was most likely ground long before
you use it.
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Q.
13.
Why should I backflush?
A. Backflushing is
an important way of keeping your machine clean
so that it continues to produce the freshest
espresso possible. Coffee oils and deposits
can build up in the machine, causing it to produce
coffee that tastes bitter and rancid. You will
be able to tell when your machine needs to be
backflushed if you notice reduced brewing pressure
(caused by the build-up of minerals on the machines
three-way valve), or if the three-way valve
is constantly dripping during the brewing process.
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Q.
14.
What maintenance does a semi-automatic espresso
machine require?
A. All maintenance
information can be found by clicking the following
link: Machine
Maintenance
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Q.
15.
What is the warranty on your espresso machines?
A. All warranty information
can be found by at the following link: Support
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Q.
16.
What materials are the espresso machines made
out of?
A. Information on the
materials can be found at the following link:
Machine
Safety
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Q.
17.
What kind of drinks can an espresso machine
make?
A. Espresso is the
basis of many popular drinks; including cappuccinos,
lattes, and mochas.
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Q.
18.
What is "Crema"?
A.Crema is the reddish-brown
foam that is unique to espresso
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