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Barista Tips for Café Quality Espresso & Cappuccino at Home. Simply.
How to brew the Perfect CAPPUCCINO
Frothing the Milk
Fill a milk pitcher 1/3 of the way (a stainless steel pitcher will give you the best results) with milk.
Submerge the frothing wand in the milk and turn the machine to steam function. Simply hold the
pitcher in place and the wand will create rich, frothy cappuccino milk without moving the pitcher.
As a guide, when the pitcher begins to get too hot to hold, that's a good sign that your milk has
reached the right temperature.
Keep in mind, the authentic cappuccino temperature is lower than than the temperature of the
milk drinks usually served at coffee shops. This is to preserve the nutritious elements of milk and
enhance the taste of the drink.
Tips for the Perfect Froth
While you can use any type of milk with your machine, traditional cow's milk is recommended
for the best results. The fat content will help determine final resulting foam. Whatever milk you
choose, keep it cold until it's time to steam.
Whole Milk
2% Milk
1% Milk
Non-Fat Milk
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Very Rich, Heavy Froth
Rich, Creamy Froth
Rich, Lighter Froth
Light Foam
Barista Tips for Café Quality Espresso & Cappuccino at Home. Simply.
How to brew the Perfect ESPRESSO
The Perfect Grind
It is best to grind just before you brew for freshness and
the most flavor, as once the bean is ground it begins
to lose its best flavor quickly. A burr grinder gives you
the most even grind which leads to the most uniform
espresso extraction, and best experience. Cleaning your
grinder and machine regularly will help ensure you're
always getting the best taste and performance. If your
espresso is flowing too quickly and you aren't getting
the rich crema, your grind may be too fine. If your
espresso is coming out too slowly, your grind may be too coarse.
Typically the ideal espresso grind should be the same consistency
as a fine sand.
The Perfect Tamping
Use 1 scoop of grinds per espresso. 1 shot =1 scoop, 2 shots = 2 scoops.
Make sure you never overfill your filter.
Distribute the grounds evenly around the basket. Lay the filter basket on a flat surface,
like a table, and tamp with an even, medium amount of pressure.
The Perfect Brew
If you prefer a stronger espresso, you can stop the shot sooner for a more concentrated brew.
If you tend to like your brew more mild, you can let your shot run a little longer.
Espresso Temperature
The perfect temperature of espresso is lower than the typical filter coffee. Keeping up with the
maintenance and descaling of your machine will help ensure that you're consistently brewing
your espresso at the right temperature.
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