The 9 Things People Do Not Do When Making Espresso.

31Oct06

Espresso simply means ‘to press out’ in Italian. However it is easier said than done. Let me just start off with what espresso really is. It is basically an Italian roast (dark roast) coffee with a very distinctive taste and aroma and well-liked by most people who can’t keep their eyes opened for work.
Espresso beans [...]

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DeLonghi EC460 Espresso Maker

30Oct06

DeLonghi EC460 Espresso Maker
 
I read the first customer review at the  DeLonghi EC460 Espresso Maker webpage about Starbucks making bad espresso (ouch!). I don’t know much about espresso in the US, but let’s just hope that you guys can make really great espresso with this machine.
I’ve learnt that this machine is pretty much easy to clean and hassle-free. Plus, [...]

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Krups 92711-42 Artese Premium Programmable Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker

29Oct06

Krups 92711-42 Artese Premium Programmable Espresso/Cappuccino/Latte Maker

Found another Krups product!
This affordable espresso machine has received good reviews and i found out that this machine could actually last really long, even up to two years. And, although i would prefer the manual way of frothing milk, this machine has an automatic milk frothing system so in a way it [...]

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First Up! Krups XP1500 Coffee and Espresso Combination Machine (Black)

29Oct06

Krups XP1500 Coffee and Espresso Combination Machine, Black

Looking for a good coffee maker and espresso machine but you just don’t want to spend too much money on them? Don’t you wish that there is a machine that is cheap and lives up to your expectations? Well don’t worry so much because I found this product at www.Amazon.com. It is [...]

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Introduction to Espresso Machines: Under $100

28Oct06

What i have for all of you here in this category are quality and cheap Espresso Machines that have been reviewed, some by espresso experts and others, consumers who have purchased these products. Please keep in mind that even though the price is economical, i highly recommend a bit more investment on espresso machines because of their higher quality and better performance in the [...]

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The Meaning of Coffee

27Oct06

Working in a coffee house can make me do a lot of evaluation on human behavior. From business associates who are discussing and planning to launch a new product, girlfriends or housewives catching up with each other’s lives, to simply a man and a woman enjoying each other’s company on a first date.
Whatever the scenario [...]

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