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The History Of Espresso Maker
Espresso Maker - A Must-Have For Home Baristas

Espresso is a dark, strong drink made by pushing hot coffee through finely ground, tightly packed coffee grounds. It is the foundation for many popular coffee drinks.

A barista, also known as an "espresso maker" controls a number of variables to produce a great cup. This includes the temperature of water and its pressure as well as how tightly packed the coffee is.

Origins

The espresso maker is a machine which pushes small amounts near boiling water under high pressure through coffee beans that have been finely ground. The espresso is stronger and more concentrated. It is served in smaller cups. This is an excellent choice for those who want a strong cup of espresso but want it fast!

The first espresso machines were made in the 19th century. The coffee industry was huge in the 19th century, however, brewing required too much time. People were impatient and desired to have a cup of coffee in a hurry!

In 1884, Angelo Moriondo from Turin patented the first coffee machine. It was branded with a title that was "New steam machine for the economical and instantaneous confection of coffee beverages Method A. Moriondo."

The Milanese makers Luigi Bezzerra and Desiderio Pavoni developed and improved the machine. They introduced the portafilter as well as multiple brewheads, as well in other innovations that are still in use with espresso makers today. The Ideale was their machine and it was a hit with the crowd at the 1906 Milan Fair. Today it is a Moka pot can be found in nine of ten Italian households.

Variations

The espresso flavor is more concentrated than coffee, and it is a great match with milk and other ingredients to create cafe favorites like cappuccinos and lattes. The bold flavor of espresso shines in baked goods recipes and even marinades.

There are four kinds of espresso machines: semi-automatic super-automatic and manual lever. Each has a distinct way of creating pressure for extracting the espresso.

A manual lever machine employs mechanical pistons that press water through the ground. It's a great alternative to human control and mechanized accuracy. It's still necessary grind, tamp and pull the shot yourself, but there's a lot more control over water temperature and pressure.

Moka pots are another manual espresso maker that works like a modern pump-driven espresso machine. In espressomachines boiling water produces steam, which is then pushed through the bottom chamber, into a filter basket with ground coffee and into a metal filter where it is pumped into the top cup. These machines are less expensive but can only produce 1-1.5 bars of steam pressure. This is not enough to make espresso.

Ingredients


Espresso makers can help baristas at home make cafe-style drinks like lattes and cappuccinos. You can also add flavorful extracts or syrups to espresso shots for an indulgence drink such as the espresso martini.

The main ingredients in a good cup of espresso are high-quality coffee beans, fresh milk and sugar. Make sure you choose beans specifically labeled for espresso and grind them to ensure an even extraction. You can test different roasts until you can find the one that is perfect for your preferences.

You'll need a burr grinder to grind the beans into a uniform texture. The espresso machine also comes with a portafilter that holds the grounds as well as a tamper. This is used to compact the coffee.

You'll also require an espresso cup set and a steamer to make the silky aerated-milk so characteristic of espresso drinks. Some machines have an integrated steam wand that can make this process much easier and speedier. You'll also have to regularly remove the scale from the machine, which involves running an acidic solution of vinegar and water through the system.

Techniques

Espresso brewing is based on creating pressure that allows for rapid extraction of intense flavor from finely ground, dark-roasted coffee that is tightly packed into a 'puck. This method of brewing results in an intense coffee shot, referred to as espresso. When done properly espresso has a rich crema (or dense foam) over the top.

Unlike the Moka Express that uses heat to purify water through coarsely ground coffee, most espresso makers use highly pressurized water forced through small grounds with high temperatures. This produces an espresso like drink that can be dilute with milk or water to make different drinks, like lattes or cappuccinos.

While the Moka Express is a basic, low-cost appliance, other espresso machines can be complex, expensive, and offer an array of drinks to choose from. The most popular lever machines are Italian designed and utilize a spring-loaded arm for dispense hot cylinder water into a portafilter. The barista has the ability to alter variables such as the temperature of the water and grind size shot-by-shot to achieve the best results. These machines were instrumental in bringing espresso to greater acclaim throughout Italy and Europe.

Equipment

An espresso maker that is good the ability to extract soluble as well as insoluble solids from finely packed, tightly ground coffee. This process is made much easier through the use of pressure and controlled variables like temperature and grind size. Then there's the flavor that is influenced by many factors, including the beans as well as the manner in which they're handled, as well as made.

There are various kinds of espresso machines, however the semiautomatic is the most common. It uses an electric pump to agitate the water and force it through the grounds. The user can also perform the grinding and tapping. These machines are the most affordable, but they're not as reliable as spring pistons, or other designs made by hand.

The lever models that are more expensive come with a calibrated cylinder that does all the work. They are more tolerant than spring piston machines but still require a certain amount of skill to operate properly. They typically require some maintenance, including having to preheat and disassemble the portafilter and piston every time.