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> On Nov 6, 10:11 pm, 33223 > wrote:
>> Making Good Espresso
>>
>> The espresso machine has a metal filter basket filled with finely
>> ground coffee which is called a shot. The espresso shot is then patted
>> or tamped down to compress the grounds into a dense puck. The shot is
>> locked under the brewer and then heated water is forced through the
>> fine grounds. The pressure of the tamping and the filtered water,
>> combined with how fine the coffee grinds are, will influence the
>> quality of the final espresso beverage. A double shot of espresso
>> should make 2 to 2.5 ounces of beverage in 20 to 25 seconds, and
>> should be about 160 to 165 degrees in the cup. This is generally
>> considered the recipe for a quality cup of espresso. An espresso
>> machine also has a steam wand that is used to froth milk for milk-
>> based espresso beverages like cappuccinos and lattes. Different
>> machines will vary in style, price, features, speed, and consistency,
>> and will produce different qualities of espresso and espresso
>> beverages.
>>
>> http://www.askstar.com.cn/health/Buy...so-Machine.htm
>
> The only way to make good expresso is to directly to Italy. Anything
> else just pales in comparison.
> So, get on a plane and experience the real thing, It will enlighten
> you.
>
> travelbug
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You ought to post this at alt.coffee. You will enjoy reading your
responses.
Dee Dee