May I leave my coffee maker on for hours?

July 14th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
lordfkiller asked:


I have a Moulinex coffee maker and espresso machine. It is wrote on the appliance that its power is 1900w. Does it really use so much energy even when it’s only holding the coffee hot? Is it ok to let the appliance be on for hours, so that coffee is hot and ready whenever you want?

Rashad
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Why does my espresso machine produce the occassional silty/gritty coffee?

July 3rd, 2010
espresso coffee machines
keith asked:


I have a Kenwood Cafe Retro espresso machine and it occassionally produces a really silty gritty coffee in which some of the coffee ground has made it into the cup, thus deeming it undrinkable. I make sure I tighten the arm tightly to maintain a good seal and I compact down the coffee ground nicely. This probably happens once every 5 coffees and is very annoying. Is it a problem that can be resolved? Am I doing something wrong or is my machine beginning to give up? I have asked a similar question before but did not get any useful answers, thus I am asking again.
Hope someone can help.
In response to your question, I have never really cleaned it. However about 1 month ago I did run vinegar infused water through the system countless times which did not seem to yeild results. However if I leave the machine unused for a week or two it seems to produce an AMAZING coffee and then it would go tempramental after that. I would love to know what I am doing wrong or indeed whether the machine is failing. I’d also love to know simply why this happens. Could I just need a replacement metal filter??
In response to JSin, I use Illy and Lavazza ground coffee. I apreciate your answer as it seems likely that the pressure is to blame, and you’ve allowed me to realise this. I also apreciate you looking for reviews of the machine. I am planning on getting a Delonghi espresso machine as a replacement. Are they generally good?

Tucker
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who makes the most high quality espresso machines in the world? krups, delonghi, pasquini, rancilio, ect?

July 1st, 2010
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James Covarrubias asked:


assuming that money is not an object. wanna buy one for home use. who makes the best espresso machines in the world? also, does such a thing as a self cleaning espresso machine exist? does anyone know? i enjoy drinking just black coffee. rsvp. thank you.

Demarco
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mr. coffee espresso machine?

June 19th, 2010
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chrismariesan asked:


my espresso machine managed to “suck up” milk into the main compartment….and I have NO idea how to clean it. This is my machine:
http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/images/Mr._Coffee_Steam_Espresso_And_Cappuccino_Maker_-_Ecm150.jpg

The top of the machine is not open…..there are bars of sort crisscrossing the top…making it impossible to put my hand in, or even a scrubber or rag. When I look inside the machine I can see the milk gunk but rinsing it out will not get it out. Please help!!

Heriberto

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Espresso/coffee maker tv commercial on recently?

June 13th, 2010
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M=C asked:


There has been a espresso/coffee maker (might just be espresso and latte) machine on a commercial on tv and it shows the machine making the drink into a tall mug… It has been on in the past month or two… Does anyone know the name of this machine by chance? My grandmother wants it for Christmas and I cannot remember the name of it and of course the commercial is nowhere to be found now that I want to know what it was! lol

Demarcus
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Coffee Maker/ Espresso Combo Machine Help?

June 5th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Honey asked:


I want to get my husband a coffee maker for Christmas and I keep seeing ones that also have an attached espresso maker. I have no clue what espresso is exactly, but I think he would enjoy it. Could someone please explain to me what Espresso is and how it’s made and how you are supposed to drink it. Also, if you know what brand is the best. Thank you

Hugo
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looking for a good coffee/espresso machine?

May 30th, 2010
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EaMaC asked:


wanting to buy a espresso machine as a xmas pressie. can anyone recommend a decent one for about £40…
thanks

Salvador
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Grinding coffee beans for espresso?

May 18th, 2010
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Cole P asked:


Hi, today I am going to be buying an espresso machine and I have a coffee grinder but I do not know how fine to grind the beans. On my grinder there is a dial that goes from “Course —to—Fine” what is the best grind for espresso? Fine or course?

THANKS

Josh

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A good Dual Coffee/Espresso Maker?

May 4th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
dark_angel286473 asked:


I own a Krups machine that is both a coffee maker and an espresso machine. It is finally starting to ‘kick the bucket’ and I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on a replacement model. While I was OK with the Krups one, the espresso side of it wasn’t all that hot, literally. I’m not looking to spend more than $200 on both things. Do you know of a good coffee/espresso machine, or should I get seperate ones? If so, are there any brands or types recommended within that price range? Thank you!

Marquis
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What coffee machine should I buy?

May 4th, 2010
espresso coffee machines
Megan Inge asked:


Hi there,
Features
- great tasting coffee,
- has an inbuilt grinder
-2 spouts to make more than one at a time
- not over $800 AUD
I thought this one sounded great ;DeLonghi Magnifica 3300 Espresso Machine - any other suggestions? Any that are equal for less money..?
thanks Megan

Quintin
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