Frequently Asked Questions
Besides regularly descaling it, you’ll want to use high-quality water, keep the machine clean and dry, and backflush your machine every week or two. All of this information will be in your machine’s manual, so don’t worry.
A home coffee bar can be as simple as a designated space on your counter for your coffee machine, mugs, spoons and anything you need to brew a pot of coffee. If you want a more extravagant setup for entertaining, you’ll want everything on-hand to make specialty brews. Identify your coffee needs, space and budget and go from there.
How do I care for an
espresso machine?
What do I need for a
home coffee bar setup?
The best approach is to find a balance between the features you need and your available budget. Sometimes, spending a bit more upfront can save you money in the long run through greater durability and satisfaction.
A gooseneck kettle, which has a very thin spout in comparison to
a normal teakettle, gives you much better control over how much water you pour in as well as where you pour, so you can get an
even extraction across all the grounds. Many kettles offer ultra-precise temperature control, too. This is important if you’re focused on finding the best temperature of water for a certain type of roast or coffee bean.
How much should I spend
on a coffee/espresso machine?
Why do I need a gooseneck
kettle for pour-over coffee?
Choosing the right coffee or espresso maker is all about your personal preferences, lifestyle and what you look for in the coffee itself. And by prioritizing what matters most to you and understanding the nuances between different machines, you can make a choice that not only satisfies your caffeine needs but also enhances your daily routine.
Some argue that a good coffee grinder is the most essential piece
of coffee equipment you can have in your kitchen—and that it makes
a bigger difference in the quality of your cup of joe than the coffee-making tool itself. This really boils down to personal preference and brewing method. If you’re using a traditional drip coffee machine, store-bought grounds should work. If you want to make espresso, you should consider a coffee grinder, or select a machine that features a built-in grinder.
How do I choose the right
coffee or espresso machine?
Do I need a coffee grinder?
PRO TIP
The water-to-coffee ratio varies based on the coffee bean and brewing method, but most of it is up to preference in taste. Regular coffee will have a ratio of 1 part coffee to 18 parts water (1:18), and stronger coffee will have a ratio of 1 part coffee to 15 parts water (1:15). Cold brew is typically 1 to 8, since it leaves you with a concentrated formula you add water to as you drink it.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The first known coffeehouse was established in 1475 in Istanbul, Turkey. The coffeehouse, known as “Kiva Han,” served a wide variety
of coffee drinks that had been brought to the city by traders from Yemen, Ethiopia and other parts of the world.
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