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Fact of the Day What Are Super Automatic Espresso Machines?

There are different types of espresso pod machines available in order to prepare the espresso types. Three varieties of machines that exist today are the semi-automatic, automatic and super-automatic espresso machines. Ground coffee is put into the filter of the machine manually in either manual espresso machines or semi-automatic espresso...

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How Much Coffee Ground For An Espresso Machine Do I Use In A Drip Machine?

Q: I bought some coffee that was pre-ground to a fine texture for Espresso machines. How much should I use for my drip machine? Half of what I would use with a coarse grind?

A: I would say temper it to your taste, but definitely use less, because the coffee is ground finer there is more surface area exposed to the water, so more flavor is extracted from the coffee. Depending on the coffee, and your personal taste, this can be a good or bad thing. It most likely will make your coffee taste bitter, since the grinds are in contact with water for a longer time than if you were brewing it with an Espresso maker. I would either get a stove top Espresso maker (relatively cheap) or junk that coffee and get something ground for your type of machine. Ideally, you will get your best cup of coffee if you buy whole beans and get a grinder and grind just what you need right before you brew it. My friend in Florida's wife used to make the Puerto Rican Espresso in a coffee maker. One glass will keep you going all day, use one scoop for each cup. She used to put liquid 'Coffee-Mate' in it. It was grey more than light brown, but just remember, you will become addicted to it, as the buzz is not the same as regular coffee. It won't work ...the filter will get plugged up and it'll run over the top before it drains into your coffee pot...just take it back and buy the right stuff.

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