How long should the espresso perk in the espresso maker?
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It's important to make sure the seal is clean, if pressure leaks out it can take forever and most of the water will be lost in steam out the side. and it also depends on how tight you pack the coffee as well as how fine it is ground. Too course and it flows too fast and will be bitter so you want a fine grind. Once the water in the chamber starts to boil It should flow slowly till it sounds like it is blowing bubbles or spitting. This will usually take several minutes but it's worth the wait. Hope that helps
1714472
Sorry for the delay!Over a medium heat, the coffee will only take about 5 minutes to brew. You'll know it's done when the gurgling stops.Your milk will have been heated enough so, just froth, pour and enjoy!! :-)
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This doesn't technically make an espresso. The water in the bottom boils, is then forced through the coffee grounds in the middle, and finally comes into the top part as the coffee extract. To answer your question: You will hear some noise as the coffee starts to come out of the spout, but leave it on the heat until you hear the noise get much louder. This will happen when all the water has boiled and finished coming out the spout. It is really easy to hear and see when this happens. It only takes a few minutes. If you leave it on the heat for too long, you can damage the coffee maker. Hope that helps This doesn't technically make an espresso. The water in the bottom boils, is then forced through the coffee grounds in the middle, and finally comes into the top part as the coffee extract. To answer your question: You will hear some noise as the coffee starts to come out of the spout, but leave it on the heat until you hear the noise get much louder. This will happen when all the water has boiled and finished coming out the spout. It is really easy to hear and see when this happens. It only takes a few minutes. If you leave it on the heat for too long, you can damage the coffee... » Read More This doesn't technically make an espresso. The water in the bottom boils, is then forced through the coffee grounds in the middle, and finally comes into the top part as the coffee extract. To answer your question: You will hear some noise as the coffee starts to come out of the spout, but leave it on the heat until you hear the noise get much louder. This will happen when all the water has boiled and finished coming out the spout. It is really easy to hear and see when this happens. It only takes a few minutes. If you leave it on the heat for too long, you can damage the coffee maker. Hope that helps « Show Less
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We are in the Pacific NW. We use setting number 2 for our espresso machine. On that setting we can get a good tamp and run about 25 secs... Our machine is a rancilio.
200558
I use a rotary grinder for 10 seconds. The texture is very close to what you would use for an automatic drip coffee pot. I tried to grind the beans to a finer texture but it made the espresso bitter tasting. The 10 second method worked the best for me. You can make another batch right away by running cool (Not Cold) water on your espresso pot for a few seconds, until you can touch it. Since it's made of stainless steel, this won't affect the durability of the metal but always read and follow the manufactures recommendations.
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Only a few secs to brew so you would only be limited by how fast you can empty refill and tamp the filter basket. get two more portafilters and two assistants and you're good for about 400 cups an hour or a good buzz, whichever comes first.
1571773
Thanks for the insight... I'm frothing before pulling the esspresso now. I'm still very happy with the machine.
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You probably want a fully automatic maker... The machine can make it in 5 mins.... But it depends on how you are as the barista and how much you clean up after yourself....
999304
2 technically. But you can adjust the dose ( how much coffee is ground ), the grind ( how fine) , how much water/ steam is used. Wife likes Americanos so I crank the water level up and push the button 2x times. for a 2 oz doube shot i just dial it down for my dupio. SO the long is that you can fine tune how much and how rich the espressio is that comes out per serving.
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You control the brewing time by choosing when to open the valve, just like you control the brewing time with a french press by choosing when to press the plunger. So you can make either of them take less than 4 minutes but you'll end up with weaker coffee. The strength of the coffee relative to brewing time is going to be pretty much the same between this and a french press.
879057
Actually, if you want to keep the steam going you have to hold it. To start the steam you push the button till becomes blue..it takes a few seconds. It is not that convenient...besides that, the machine makes a great espresso...and I am Italian so picky with good coffee :)
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Not long. A nice feature is that you can pour a cup or two while the coffeemaker is still brewing if you are in a real hurry! I would say the time from adding water, starting machine for grinding and brewing is less than 10 minutes. Also, if you set it up the night before, it will be ready when you get to the kitchen!
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You should be able to use this for entertaining. Once you load the machine since the water is in the back filled up. You fill the portafilter with your ground espresso or you can even use the pods. I have not used the pods yet, but my espresso after I fill mine once you hit the on button it has to warm up, then you will see the second light under the on button then when you hit this button it takes about four seconds to brew. I have my three ounce mugs under it to catch the great espresso. You can also make other drinks, I do not bother since I just take my espresso as it is with nothing in it I like mine very strong. Hope this helps You should be able to use this for entertaining. Once you load the machine since the water is in the back filled up. You fill the portafilter with your ground espresso or you can even use the pods. I have not used the pods yet, but my espresso after I fill mine once you hit the on button it has to warm up, then you will see the second light under the on button then when you hit this button it takes about four seconds to brew. I have my three ounce mugs under it to catch the great espresso. You can also make other drinks, I do not bother since I just take my espresso as it is with nothing in... » Read More You should be able to use this for entertaining. Once you load the machine since the water is in the back filled up. You fill the portafilter with your ground espresso or you can even use the pods. I have not used the pods yet, but my espresso after I fill mine once you hit the on button it has to warm up, then you will see the second light under the on button then when you hit this button it takes about four seconds to brew. I have my three ounce mugs under it to catch the great espresso. You can also make other drinks, I do not bother since I just take my espresso as it is with nothing in it I like mine very strong. Hope this helps « Show Less
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It really does depend on the size of the mug you choose and the intensity...5-8 minutes is my best guess...I usually brew a half carafe...
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it is not a perculator, the quantity has to be as small as possible as it is an espresso. warm up the machine 10-15 minutes.... you can use this rule: turn the dial to right to heath the water, when the green light is on it is time for coffee. Turn the dial right: let the coffee flow and when the green light goes off stop it turning the dial left.
644293
Each one should have an expiration date on it. Mine never last long enough to put in an emergency kit. It is absolutely the best instant espresso. You might need to look up Julian Code for Date.
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I use mine for espresso. I do 2 double shots by choosing strong espresso and pushing the ok button twice quickly. It makes 2 2oz shots
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Probably about 4-6 hours. Also, I use a shameful amount of creamer so that certainly impacts how hot the coffee is after I prepare it. I really am very happy with the performance of the carafe.
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It takes about 10 min. Best coffee I have ever made at home. My guests rave about it. Make sure you get coffee ground for a perculator