Arabica pods vs. Italian espresso
Well this is going to ruffle some feathers. In Italy, there is ONLY the Italian espresso, which is a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans. The percentage of the two is grossly associated wi |
Easy Serving Espresso (E.S.E.)
E.S.E. which stands for Easy Serving Espresso , is the technology being used to simplify the preparation of a good espresso using just a few simple actions, thanks to the adoption of the “serving” (i |
ESE Certified, Specification, Friendly?
In the early days E.S.E specification machines were very particular about the exact shape of the espresso pod, grind and tamping. The original Briel, Euromatic, SGL, Turmix, Unic machines were all de |
How long do pods stay fresh
If they are packed by a reputable company, properly nitrogen flushed, according to industry standards, are indivdually wrapped, use a good quality foil; they will last way beyond the expiration date |
Making the perfect espresso
First of all, there is no such thing as the best espresso. There is the one you like best, and hopefully the same one that is made properly. Providing proper manufacturing standards, |
Origin of Espresso
Here's another biased answer. The word "espresso" would have come from the transalpine version of the French word "express" as in, Cafe Express. Until the 1900's, coffee was prepared in bulk, aki |
Using pods on regular group heads
Yes you can. The results will vary from passable to very weak extraction. The reason is that the water flow is not directed primarely thru the pod and you will have what is referred to as water chann |
What is the "Best Espresso Coffee"?
The answer to the simple question, “which is the best espresso coffee?” is not simple at all. In fact it is very complicated and involves all our senses and perceptions. The people asking |
Which espresso machine is best with pods
We will be frank and give you a biased answer.
We feel that the best ESE machines were the ones made by UNIC, such as the Phoenix or its little brothers, the Pony Espresso S and T. |
Why Do The Pros Like Short Espressos
Contrary to popular beliefs, A short (corto) espresso had strong taste but less caffeine than its counterpart regular shot. The caffeine is a product of the tail end of the extration cycle and does no |
