Accessories You Need To Consider
Not too fast. So you’ve finally picked your dream espresso maker and are grinning from ear to ear. Congratulations. But depending on your choice, there are a couple of accessories that you need to have in mind so as to enjoy the full potential of your pick.
The Grinder
If you’ve opted for the for a capsule or Super Automatic coffee maker, then this won’t be much of an issue. Anything else and you need to pay utmost attention to this. The life of your espresso is at stake!
Getting a good grind on your beans is core to producing that absolutely heavenly crema. So, pretty please, don’t cheap-out on a grinder!
Blade grinders may be cheap, but they rarely produce consistent results that are crucial to a good espresso. Even worse, they can burn the coffee beforehand and mess up everything at the get-go.
For insanely great tasting brew, go for a burr grinder that produces a uniform grind every single time. They won’t come cheap, but the investment is more than worth it.
The Tamper
Ever see baristas knocking the machine a bit as they load the grounded beans? That’s not some ancient voodoo ritual. It’s called tamping. It allows the grounds to sit in the filter basket just right so that the high-pressured water hits them perfectly.
Go a bit too crazy with the tamping and you’ll have a bitter-tasting crema; too light and the brew will be weak.
That’s why a good tamper is essential.
The espresso machine may come with one, but if you’re really concerned about brewing a perfect cup, you ought to grab your hands on a better-crafted tool.
There's your comprehensive guide on how to pick the best espresso machine. No more blowing your kids' college fund on Americanos.
You can now brew your favorite drinks right from the comfort of your home, saving yourself the awkwardness of standing in line and have a complete stranger breathe down your neck.
Whatever you settle on; be it Semi-Automatic or Super Automatic; dual-boiler or single, remember to make a toast to all those pioneers who made these machines possible.
Happy Brewing!