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Nespresso

For a customer asking for a drip brewed decaf coffee, you should make a double shot of 2-1/2 oz. decaf espresso (no more than 2-1/2 oz. please) and add hot water from the espresso machine to make up to the size of drip brewed coffee. Americana served with a espresso brew method is bitter due...

The names of coffee drinks you have referred to are local descriptions and preferences that become popular for ordering purposes. They have nothing to do with the art of making good espresso and espresso based drink. Knowing signature names of drink is easy. You will go crazy if you follow...

What special coffee drinks can you serve from a drip coffee brewer? Americana Dunkin Donuts style or Americana McDonalds? Rent a fully automatic espresso maker. Any one who has a finger can self serve espresso or cappuccino and enjoy the best espresso as well as feel proud of having made the...

If you are planning to serve cold coffee beverage, forget about the aroma. Focus only on the taste. Coffee, Tea or any other similar drink that is supposed to be aromatic only when hot. There is no aroma when coffee is cold. This being so, just use a simple drip brew method using the best blend...

Re: re: Why doesn't 1% milk foam?

Hello, Svidd: I am sorry for belated response. There can be as many suggestions as there are experts responding to your original question. Price ranges, location needs, expansion options with growth, are some of the factors to consider. You should price shop from several sources and negotiate...

Re: re: Why doesn't 1% milk foam? This reply is not intended for any offence to your experience or capabilities. You need to practice more with 1% milk. There is no difference in technique or results between skim, 1%, 2% or whole milk. This is reflected with your own comment that you have no...

I did not make up a price. I gave the price estimate for what I know and sell a 2 group machine. I understand the "individual prefrences" of a buyer. Prices are added up for a brand name, model, color, compact or standard, or other bells and whistles that a buyer may want. The price can be as...

ElPugDiablo wrote: "I disagree. Beans absord and exude humidity just like ground coffee, albeit at a slower rate. Because ground coffee absord and exude humidity faster, this is why there should be no pre ground coffee in the doser waiting to be used. Beans should be grind to order, and ground...

I am sure that you have received many recommendations. It may still leave you in a state of doubt, which way to go? The final call will be the quality of espresso served and how best to achieve that. In a commercial setting and depending on your location, you have to be sure that trained staff...

Yes there are many makes and models in which they have an extra rocker switch that can be used for manual dispensing of espresso when the electronic controls fail. The seller will mention this feature as a plus for the equipment. No doubt aboutit, this is a good feature to have. When this...

You are all set. You are being humble. Your are not a newbie. Good luck.

I am ipmressed that you care about the heat generated by the burrs during grinding. Your concern for heat is rather exaggerated. For grinding two ounces of beans for the day, the heat generated will not be enough to affect the quality. Out of the 10 different requirements for extracting classic...

When the tools are not right, you cannot expect the best either. The alternate for tight budget is * Sacrifice the quality of espresso or * Put in extra labor to grind as best as you can or * Purchase pre-ground coffee from a local roaster who will grind for you the "espresso grind". I am...