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Espresso
The key to making good specialty coffee drinks is to know how to make a good espresso. Without espresso you couldn't make a cappuccino, latte or mochaccino.
There are two different methods for making espresso:
- Stove-Top Espresso Maker
- Electric Espresso Machine
A good stove-top espresso maker made from steel will give you a great tasting demitasse of espresso in just a few minutes.
There are
also lots of electric espresso machines on the market today that add a milk steaming valve. This is an important feature for people who want to steam
milk for cappuccinos and other coffee drinks.
Tips for a good cup of espresso:
- Use fresh clean water. Save your tap water for you lawn. Your espresso should be make with filtered or bottled water.
- Do not pack the grounds in your coffee basket. Lightly tap the ground in. Packed grounds won't let the right amount of water in.
- Clean any grounds off the rim of the coffee basket. These loose grounds could affect the way the basket is sealed or they might end up in your cup.
- "Crema" is the foam that forms when your espresso starts to flow into the cup. It's desirable for crema to form. There is nothing wrong.
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