​Coffee is generally prepared in two ways: espresso and drip . Drip brew coffee is prepared by pouring water over coffee which is contained in a filter. Espresso is an Italian coffee beverage prepared by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans.
Espresso coffee is strong and has a robust flavor. Espresso coffee differs from the other variety of coffee, drip-brewed coffee, by its thick and concentrated consistency. Espresso is generally served in percentages without any sweeteners or milk. Coffee should be consumed immediately after preparation, because it is highly reactive with oxygen. There are various other kinds of espresso, like cafe latte, cafe mocha and cappuccino. All these might be made with one 'shot' of espresso. An Espresso machine is used to prepare the espresso coffee. The machine forces water at 195 F and 9 bar of pressure through a puck of finely ground coffee. It takes about twenty seconds for 1.5 ounces of espresso being prepared. Time may be modified by increasing the grinding quality - using finer or coarser coffee. Espresso machines also have steam wands, which is used to froth and steam milk for preparing milk-based espresso beverages like cappuccino and latte. The espresso machine appears in its true element by a Barista. There are a many elements on which the quality of espresso depends. There are various types of Espresso machines available in the marketplace. The various kinds are: Stove Top Espresso Maker: The stove top espresso maker is the simplest to use. It is made up of the base, brewing basket, basket screen and the collection chamber. It is small and easily transportable and is one of the main type of non-electrical espresso machines. The coffee is placed in the brewing basket, once the base is filled with cold water. Once the basket screen is placed over the brewing basket, the collection chamber is attached back to the base of the machine, and the machine is placed over a heat source. Steam Espresso Maker: Though the steam espresso maker resembles the stove top, it is a steam unit and works on the pump-power principle. It also has a portafilter, which is a filter holding/coffee dispensing unit. Piston Driven Espresso Maker: The piston driven espresso machine is the oldest kind of espresso machines. They wered initially made when espresso was first discovered. The modern espresso maker machine is an upgrade of this particular retro espresso machine. Invented in 1938, it is used widely in theme parties or shops. Pump Driven Espresso Machine: The pump-driven espresso machine is the best used sort of espresso machine commercially. It is a variation/upgrade of the piston driven espresso maker, which has a pump rather than a piston. Automatic Espresso Machine: The automatic espresso machine produces a more consistent amount of espresso, as compared to the other kinds of machines. Water flows into the flowmeter, until it reaches the previously programmed level and after that the 'shot' is cut. Super Automated Espresso Machine: This machine instantly grinds the coffee. Some machines can adjust the shot temperature and water flow. Comments are closed.
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