Cleaning and maintenance

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How to clean a coffee maker: Short guide from About.com Maintenance and cleaning: The importance of cleaning and how to do it. Espresso machine maintenance: How to maintain your equipment if you have a speciality coffee business. Why decalcify?: The importance of decalcifying your espresso machine on a regular basis.

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Coffee glossary

An espresso glossary: Common and uncommon espresso machine terminology. Coffee glossary: A collection of coffee related terms organized by letters. Coffee & tea glossary: A short glossary from About.com Tasting terms: List of terms related to flavor, body, acidity and aroma. Coffee dictionary: A quick list of coffee terms and their meaning. Who is Juan [...]

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Famous manufacturers

Astoria: Bialetti Caffe: Briel: Capresso: Cimbali: CONTI: Cuisinart: De’ Longhi: ECM: Elektra  

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Preparation

Selecting a coffee brewing method: Descriptions of coffee brewing methods and how to choose one. Coffee preparation guide: Choosing a coffee maker, coffee types, coffee grinding, coffee making tips. Coffee makers: Categories of cofee makers: manual, automatic, super automatic, each with characteristics, pros & cons. Preparation methods: Coffee preparation methods overview: drip. french press, espresso, [...]

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Vacuum brewing

The vacpot FAQ: 24 faqs about vacuum brewers. The vacuum brewing method: Construction of a vacuum brewer, how it works, advantages and disadvantages. Preparation methods: vacuum: Some considerations on this brewing method.

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Coffee and Depression: Coffee as an Antidepressant?

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When you grab that morning cup of java, you’re probably not thinking of it as an antidepressant. You’re just trying to get that morning pick me up to get your day going. However, recent studies have shown that java really does function as an antidepressant, raising the spirits of people who regularly drink the stuff. [...]

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Gevalia Coffee Maker for the Perfect Coffee Cup

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Gevalia Kaffe is a company which prides itself in producing the finest of European coffee beans and premium tea blends. For over 100 years now, Gevalia has satisfied the selective taste buds of coffee enthusiasts around the world. They sell customized coffee beans which are packed right after roasting to ensure maximum freshness. Gevalia now [...]

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Famous espresso machine manufacturers

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Below, we mention the most visible 25 brands of espresso machine manufacturers in the world. There may be hundreds or thousands of them, but these are the most significant. Astoria Astoria machines are top sellers in North America. They are manufactured by C.M.A. Spa and distributed through sister company General Espresso Equipment Corp. See their web page: www.astoriaespresso.com. [...]

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Who is Juan Valdez?

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Juan Valdez is one of the most popular figures in the advertising world and the symbol of the Columbian ‘cafetelero’ since 1959. Juan Valdez is a fictitious character who was created in 1959 to represent the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Columbia, founded in 1926. He is one of the most familiar faces in the [...]

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Espresso recipes

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It is widely accepted that espresso is the second most popular beverage after water. But, ask some authorities, is it a drink or food? The espresso technique developed so extensively that it was impossible to define the final result. Let us have a look at the most popular espresso recipes. Espresso coffee was born in [...]

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Which coffee is best for my home espresso machine?

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If you think that your home espresso machine deserves the best coffee for espresso machines, just like we do, here are some tips about where to look for your speciality coffees. The short answer would be “coffee of any kind”. However, you might guess that the art of espresso-making is a little more complicated. If [...]

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How to clean and maintain your espresso coffee machine

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Cleaning and maintainance of the espresso coffee machine is essential to making an excellent coffee. Compare the difference in taste, and the extraction process, before and after thorough cleaning. If you clean and maintain your espresso coffee machine properly, you will prevent the components from malfunctioning or breaking. This maximizes the lifespan of the machine [...]

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The Best Espresso Machines

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We have already claimed loudly that there is no such thing as “best espresso machines“. Nevertheless, we still have to discuss which brands sell best and why. This review is based on consumer opinions of the technical characteristics of the most popular brands. These include durability, user-friendliness, boiler capacity, waiting time and price. Our choices [...]

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How to Clean a Coffee Maker

  To clean a coffee maker is much easier than an espresso machines. However, it depends on the type of the coffee maker. Ever wondered how to clean a coffee maker?   No matter what device you are using, the cleaning routine should be performed as follows: once a month for light use; every two-dozen [...]

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The Best Coffee Makers Brands

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Here are some of the best coffee makers brands as they appear nominated in web reviews. First of all, we have to be precise about one thing: there’s no such thing as “the best coffee makers“. It’s up to you (well, you and your taste buds) to decide how you like your coffee brewed. Drip [...]

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Espresso machine parts and accessories

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What could go wrong with my espresso machine? Does the espresso-budget ever reach an upper limit? See the espresso machine parts and accessories that you may need. Espresso machine parts Ever wondered what your espresso machine is made of? Have a look at the essential parts, or those you may need to replace: The portafilter [...]

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Home and commercial espresso machines

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Commercial espresso machines have large, robust parts made of steel. They can be left on forever, and work intensively. Should you buy a home-use or a commercial espresso machine? All espresso machines, no matter what the brand or type, must be operated with skill, patience, and, if you will allow the word, devotion. Some of these devoted [...]

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Super automatic espresso machines

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The super automatic espresso machines are the ultimate generation of appliances in the industry. Insert the coffee beans into a super automatic espresso machine, and it will take care of the rest. It will grind, dose, tamp, dose the water and brew. It also provides hot water and steam through a steam wand. Super automatic [...]

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Fully Automatic Espresso Machines

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Fully automatic espresso machines make the process of brewing an espresso or a cappuccino more convenient for consumers. Fully automatic espresso machines: a step forward? The difference between semi-automatic and automatic espresso machines comes with the control that the user has over the brewing process. With semi-automatic machines, we control the moment brewing starts and [...]

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Semi-automatic espresso machines

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Semi-automatic espresso machines are designed for home use. The espresso machine was first invented for commercial use in coffee-houses and cafe-bars. However, as domestic demand grew, manufacturers responded with semi-automatic espresso machines. Semi-automatic machines gained quick popularity as they were so easy to use. The user still controls the beginning and the end of the brewing [...]

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Manual Espresso Machines

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Although manual espresso machines are not easy to operate or clean, they can brew very good espresso. They allow you to show off your exceptional barista skills to your friends. The first espresso machine was “the piston”, invented by Bezzera in 1903. The invention was further refined by Achiles Gaggia, and put on the market [...]

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Types of espresso machines

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Below we will discuss the four types of espresso machines, plus the steam-driven version, and their main features. When we talk about espresso machines, we are thinking of four major types: The manual espresso machine or the piston. Automation gave this machine the aura of being old and valuable. It is quite chic, a rather romantic addition [...]

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The Espresso Machine

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When buying an espresso machine you need to know how much you are willing to spend, and how much you are planning to learn. As for quality, espresso entails skill as well as quality equipment. Before making the final buying decision about an espresso machine, you need to understand how espresso machines work. These are [...]

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Office Coffee Maker

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Today, many workplaces rely on the use of an office coffee maker. Staff laboring for long hours enjoy a ready made coffee that helps them to keep it going. This article will present several types of such devices that are reliable and suitable for a frequent usage on busy mornings in an office. If you have [...]

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The Vacuum Coffee Makers

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The Vacuum Coffee Makers (or syphon brewers) are, at the outset, non-automatic appliances that can offer you a very satisfying cup of coffee. The parts Though it is a kitchen appliance, a vacuum coffee maker could easily be mistaken to a chemistry lab equipment. It consists of two overlapped glass bowls (containers), that communicate through a syphon [...]

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Coffee Percolators

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Percolators used to be the most commonly used coffee makers. Coffee Percolators are not considered the best appliances for brewing coffee. There are some good reasons for that. The operating principle is to get boiling water (and steam) through the coffee ground placed above the pot, in a basket, until all the flavors have been [...]

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The Drip Coffee Makers

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The drip coffee makers are the most common appliances used to brew coffee, in the whole world. Using a drip coffee maker is the most common way to brew coffee. The operating principle is as simple as the simplest definition for coffee, “hot water flavored with ground coffee”. As for one cup of fairly “flavored” [...]

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The French Press Coffee Pot

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The French press coffee pot is one of the simplest, least expensive devices to use for brewing coffee. No coffee brewing device has as many names as the French press coffee pot: cafetiere, bodum, press pot. No matter the name you call it, the coffee you brew with it should be very good. Only you have to follow some [...]

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Stove Top Espresso Maker

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The stove top espresso maker (also known as “macchinetta”) does not brew the ‘real espresso’, but a strong, Italian style coffee. The most famous stove top brand is Moka Express. That’s why these devices are also called ‘moka pots’. There are various stove top devices that can brew coffee: Turkish Ibrik (cezve), the stove top percolator, and [...]

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Coffee Makers

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We can’t say what is the best method, though the best coffee makers, but only note the differences on the taste buds. What is a coffee maker? If we were to paraphrase the definition for coffee (provided by a smart coffee lover), that says “coffee is water flavored with ground coffee”, well, …a coffee maker [...]

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Coffee Grinders

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A good roast isn’t enough to make a good coffee. A top grinder isn’t enough. Neither a good coffee machine, or a skilled barista. In this section we see what’s the use of coffee grinders, how they work and the most popular brands. Chronologically, the most antique coffee grinder is the mortar and pestle. The next [...]

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Coffee Roasters

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Coffee Roasters Fresh roasted coffee is essential for brewing good coffee. We make a short aproach to home roasting and the best selling brands for coffee roasters, aswell for home use. The use of home roasting Coffee is a very fragile aliment, that, if prepared inadequately, would very much dissapoint our taste buds. On the [...]

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Coffee – How It Becomes Decaf

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Coffee – How It Becomes Decaf Have you ever wondered how coffee becomes decaf? In a nutshell, coffee becomes decaffeinated through a specific process which removes much of the caffeine from both the beans and tea leaves. Coffee beans are soaked in water in order to soften and dilute the caffeine. Then, the water mixture, [...]

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Proper Coffee Storage

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Proper Coffee Storage The way you store your coffee grinds and beans is an important part of maintaining fresh flavor. Properly stored coffee makes a world of difference in how the coffee will taste. This article will guide you and offer tips on how to properly store your coffee grinds and beans to keep your coffee [...]

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