Archive for February, 2010

 

Where online can I get instructions for use with a DeLonghi BCO70 Caffe Nabucco Espresso machine?

Saturday, February 27th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Keisha asked:


I have this machine and do not have the manual I know it is probably pretty simple but i would like to have instructions on how to use it. HELP…
DeLonghi BCO70 Caffe Nabucco Espresso, Cappuccino, and Coffee Bar

Daron

 

Does anyone have any knowledge about commercial espresso machines?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
stella maris asked:


I need to either buy or rent a small commercial espresso machine, I have been looking around but it’s sooo confusing out there when it comes to coffee!!!
I have a meeting next week with a pod style coffee machine Representative, but i have heard these machines are not ideal? I want to be up and running in a month from now and really just want names of good espresso machines to go with.
Yay! finally some great advice! I was beginning to loose hope! Thanks so much guys.

Clifford

 

High end espresso/coffee maker?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Verwah asked:


I am looking to invest in a high quality, stainless steel combination espresso/coffee brewing machine. Does anyone know what brands I should consider?
Dualit does not sell a combination espresso/coffe maker. Nice try though.

Matt

 

Why won’t the milk frother work on my Mr. Coffee Espresso machine?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Jake asked:


Maybe you can tell me what I’m doing wrong. Here are the exact steps I take in brewing espresso:
1) Grind beans on a fine setting.
2) Fill metal filter with grounds (b/c I’m making 4 cups)
3) Tamper the grounds so they are tightly packed
4) Insert and lock Brew Head
5) Fill glass container to the 4 cup mark
6) Dump water into reservoir and tightly close lid
7) Turn knob to Brew 8) Allow espresso to brew
**At this point, once espresso is dripping, steam is coming from the brew head. Is it escaping when it shouldn’t be?**
9) Place frothing head into milk
10) Turn knob to Steam and nothing happens.

I can’t even “release the pressure” like the manual says to do so I’m always afraid that I’ll get steam burns when removing the reservoir lid.

Please help!!

Rick

 

Can I use my espresso machine to prepare hot water?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
blitzcrackunders asked:


I have a plain ol’ Mr. Coffee espresso/cappuccino maker that I keep around because I like the milk frother on it.

However I don’t like coffee or espresso, so that part hasn’t even been used!

Do you think I could just turn it on to use to make hot water for steeping tea, hot cocoa, etc. etc?

Jefferson

 

What “commercial” espresso machine should I buy?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Frenzoze asked:


I’m going into the coffee business so I’m doing a little research to find out what commercial equipment I need (grinders, espresso machines, blenders, coffee machines, etc). I do know that I want a group 2 espresso automatic machine, as far as brand, I have no idea.

Also, if someone knows of a supplier in the SF bay area that would be great. Thank you for any help you can provide.
I almost forgot, please support why you suggested this brand. The more backup and information you can provide, the better.

I’m not trying to be picky but if we could avoid “one liner” answers that would be really helpful to me. Thx !

Moses

 

How many cups of coffee/espresso do you drink a day and what is your favorite drink?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
rebecka asked:


I am extremely addicted to coffee and spent way too much money on an espresso machine. I can’t help it, I’m addicted. I probably drink around 4 cups of coffee a day. I usually drink 2 cups of black coffee and 2 cups of espresso. Non fat white mochas are my favorite :) i don’t buy coffee i make my own. :) and i know too much about coffee since ive worked at a coffee shop for several years!

Darrius

 

7-11 Coffee Espresso Machines?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
voicefromparis asked:


Does anyone know who furnishes the all-in-one coffee/espresso/latte/chocolate ‘hot drinks” machines to 7-11 stores? I saw one in Maryland that was great and want to find out more about possibly getting one for my c-store. Any help is appreciated.

Gilberto

 

Can you grind drip coffee grounds more to make them work with espresso? Read the details for this to make sens?

Sunday, February 7th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Easymac79 asked:


I do not have very much money to spend on this at all, i have 60 dollars to spend on a coffee grinder, espresso machine, and the actual espresso grounds/ coffee beans. my dad travels a lot and can pick up plenty of hotel coffee that can be a permanent source of free coffee. I have gotten sick of standard drip crap and want to make espresso. buying the beans or pre-ground espresso wont work because i am looking for free to 10 dollars a month for 4 glasses of espresso per day.
I was thinking about it, and when you grind a coffee bean, it goes from whole to coarse to medium to fine. well, if i just cut out the whole and coarse parts, and put the medium into the grinder and run it til it is fine, shouldnt that work?
The logic to this is flawless, but i dont know if it requires starting as a bean in order to achieve the ability to be ground, maybe if it starts smaller, there isnt enough friction to get them moving and by the time it does, the grounds are ruined by the heat. I have scoured the internet and found nothing do i just hope that someone on here happens to know this and can write a quick answer. if you want to save time, 555 means this will work no problem, 777 means this wont work at all, any other answer pretty much needs words.

Thank you very much in advance.
does that mean it should work? I use howstuffworks.com all the time. I have read well over 1,000 pages of content including at least 30 on coffee and didnt come accross that. Thank you. Still need some more answers just to be sure before i invest all my money. thank you.

Bailey

 

between a 700 dollar espresso coffee machine and a french press, which one would yield a richer, stronger,?

Friday, February 5th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
john j asked:


more flavorful cup of coffee if i only enjoy drinking black ground roast coffee with only a bit of sugar? can a coffee expert please give his/her opinion. thank you.

Erick