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mocha


See Caffe Mocha.
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Drip Tray


sits directly underneath the brew group and catches spillage from the brewing process. On machines equipped with a 3 way solenoid valve the drip tray is also used as the drainage area for the expulsio [..]
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do not consider buying a quality espresso machine unless you have a quality grinder or plan to also purchase one


I cannot stress enough the importance of a good grinder to the overall quality of your espresso production in the home.
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automatic


can refer to a class of espresso machines that require you to grind, dose and tamp your coffee into a portafilter, but the machine brews for a predetermined volume and provides the required pressure a [..]
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bar


Pressure rating used on most pump driven espresso machines. 9 BAR, the typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Almost every consume [..]
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Bár


Pressure rating used on most pump driven espresso machines. 9 BAR, the typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Almost every consume [..]
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Bär


Pressure rating used on most pump driven espresso machines. 9 BAR, the typical accepted pressure for brewing espresso is 8.8 atmospheres of pressure or 130 pounds per square inch. Almost every consume [..]
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Barista


is the Italian term for the person who operates the espresso brewing equipment at a cafè or coffee house. When you become proficient at brewing your own espresso drinks, you might regard yourself as a [..]
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Boiler


the main heating unit for water in an espresso machine. Made of brass, stainless steel, copper or aluminum, the boiler is one of the most important components of the machine.
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Burr Grinder


is the recommended type of grinder for proper espresso making. A burr grinder features two disks, one stationary, one rotating, which slice away portions of a coffee bean into very fine particles. Ple [..]
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