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I own a Westbend combination espresso/coffee maker which has been used almost daily for the last 3 years. (I know, I’m suprised too considering its hardly high end) Its worked very well but at this point the poor machine is just worn out, and I’m looking to get a new one.
I used to be a barista and I enjoy tamping my own espresso shots. My roommates like a good pot of regular coffee in the morning. Thus my ideal combination machine would have a drip coffee function, manual espresso function (not automatic), and a steaming nozzle. Things like automatic shut off are great too.
My problem is there doesn’t seem to be a great amount of decent combination machines out there. I’m seeing alot of Deloughi and Krups combination models and they’re all getting HORRIBLE user reviews (breaking after a few months, leaking water, etc). While I can’t spend 00 on a professional model, I’d like the model I buy to not break on me after 2-3 months. And due to lack of electrical outlets and counter space, Its not an option to buy a separate espresso machine and separate coffee maker. Please no recommendations for stovetop espresso machines; they’re adorable but I don’t have that kind of time in the mornings.
Thanks!

Im doing a business assignment, and need to work out my fixed costs. The business is selling authentic coffee – similar to how they make it in Starbucks/Costa etc. So in other words i need to think of a list of what you need to make coffee. I already have:
The van itself (which comes with the fridges, generators etc)
The espresso machine
Milk jugs
Thermometer
The cups/stirrers/sleeves
Milk
Coffee
Sugar

Can you think of anything else that a barista would use to make coffee?

Thanks in advance,
Clare

The world is being inundated with more and more specialty coffee stores and cafes serving espresso drinks. And every new espresso machine that comes into this world has at least one barista pulling the shots. Where do all those baristas learn their craft?

I’m guessing it isn’t Starbucks, because many of their machines pull automated shots. So who out there is teaching the science? Where do aspiring entry-level baristas go to learn coffee-slinging?

www.chow.com Arno Holschuh, barista at Blue Bottle Coffee in San Francisco, discusses the big and the little the surface area of the bean, the thousand small cuts that will kill your espresso, and why Starbucks is not so bad. Video by CHOW.com

I have a Barista Athena machine, but for one cup I like to use the stove top brewer. The only problem is frothing the milk. The microwave proved to be a messy disaster. Any input? Also tips on measuring espresso for small quantities.
Thanks

A comparison between the Sunbeam Em6900/EM6910 versus a number of other espresso machines from 9AUS – 00AUS www.sunbeam.com.au

I think I love the pictures more than the latte art, some of the people I am with are some of my most favorite coffee experiences. Most of the photos were taken in Japan where my favorite cafe ‘Cafe De Lambre’ is in Ginza Tokyo – the photo with me and the old Japanese man (Sekiguchisan) the owner is Lambre he sources and roasts aged green coffees, this shop serves good coffee and the cultural experience is awesome.

im a barista and for christmas i wanted to get my parents an espresso machine.
i know how to make the coffee and all that but i dont know what im looking for in a good eespresso machine!
so does anyone know a good brand or model i can check out??? i dont want to spend over 0 if i dont have to.

korea barista Coffee and soul barista name jeon il seon

This is going to be my next big purchase! If I get a good tax refund, I’m sure I’ll use it towards this!
I want to get one so I can not only make drip coffee but also make my own lattes and cappucinos. Even if I get a nice one it’ll be cheaper in the long run than going to Starbucks a few times a week.
I would like it to cost less than 0. A tiny bit higher would be ok if it’s a fantabulous one. I would also like it to be easy to use and reliable. All I need it to do is make espresso, steam milk, and make drip coffee.
I like the looks of the Mr Coffee ECM21 after checking it out at Walmart. But then I looked on Amazon.com and it only had like three stars, just an ok rating. People either loved it or hated it. I don’t want to be one of the ones who hates it, that’s down the drain. I would rather spend twice that much on something I love than lose that money on something I hate.
Anyway, thanks in advance.
Ok, so I shouldn’t look for a true espresso to be made by this machine. That’s ok, cause I don’t drink straight espresso, I combine it with steamed milk for a latte or use it in recipes. SIDE NOTE: I make an awesome flourless mocha truffle torte; and with espressoish stuff I won’t have to use instant coffee granules or drip coffee, neither of which quite work as well as espresso would.
All I really want is something that’ll foam the milk, make something stronger than drip coffee for the uses I specified, and save counter space by having a drip coffeemaker built in. Reccommendations based on that?
Ok, thanks for the advice on frothing without a frother! Sounds just like whipping cream, well worth the effort but exhausting! Except with heat. Would I need milk with fat in it for this to work? Cause my family only buys skim milk and lowfat soy milk. The barista at my favorite cafe told me that soy milk froths even better than whole milk, true?

More goofing around

Instructional video produced in 1998 to accompany Starbucks’ branded home espresso maker. It features the “revolutionary new” Rapporto filter, occasionally referred to here as the “porta-filter.” Part One covers the basics of how to create espresso drinks with your new machine. The basic steps are: prime the machine, steam the milk, prime the machine again, and brew the coffee – either using ground espresso or Starbucks espresso pods. So simple, it takes 10 minutes to explain!

my boyfriend got me the krups XP4030 espresso machine. i’ve been trying to watch on youtube about how to make a simple mocha or cappuccino using the frothy milk & espresso & froth, but i’m totally lost. i read the directions on how to make coffee in the pamphlet it came with but it doesn’t really tell me how to make the good stuff like they do at seattles best or starbucks.

on the videos i watched (i also tried looking up my model, but i couldn’t really see what they were doing or if it was my model), i saw that some people had those 2 shot glasses for the shots. but when i used my machine, it filled up my 8 oz cup. i know those little shot glasses were not 8 oz! also, some of the recipes were 1/3 milk, 1/3 espresso, & 1/3 froth. so how can i split all that up? but first, i would like to know how to make those shots of coffee, or if i’m supposed too.

is there a good site besides youtube that can help me? i would really like a barista to help me with this. (=

thanks for looking!!

I am a college student, and I work as a barista to help pay for school. I’m entertaining the idea of buying my own small espresso machine, but I don’t really know what kind to get. I’ve only ever used restaurant-grade machines before, and I don’t know what to look for in a small machine. I want it to have a wand, and I want to be able to use ground coffee (no pods).

I see stuff about steam powered vs. pump-powered machines, and shamefully, even though I work in 2 coffeeshops, I don’t know what that means. It sounds to me like pump machines are more powerful than steam-powered ones, but I don’t know if that’s correct.

Also, I need the machine to be cheap…because minimum wage really doesn’t go all that far. So far I like the look of the DeLonghi EC155, which looks like it usually goes for around . Here it is:

http://www.consumersearch.com/espresso-machines/delonghi-ec155

Anyway, I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts, since I don’t really know what I’m doing.

Thanks a lot!

betterguideforyou.com — Top Choices Of Espresso Machines Excellent value for the price About a year ago I wanted an espresso machine that was easy to use, however I was unwilling to pay 1k or more for a fully automatic machine. The Capresso turned out to be an excellent value, providing ease of use with semi-automatic ground disposal and a reasonably sized water container. In fact, we have experienced only two problems with the Capresso since we bought it: a torn o-ring and clogging. The o-ring tore because I did not clean the rotation mechanism for several months. The accumulated grounds eventually tore into the o-ring, breaking the pressure seal. However, when I called the Capresso help line to discuss our broken o-ring, the help desk agent immediately sent us two replacements in the mail with no questions asked. Total down time for the machine was a mere two days. The clogging was fixed with a complete cleaning, and if truth be told, it did say in the instruction booklet not to use very finely ground coffee. Our last espresso machine, besides breaking after two years, was so difficult to use and clean we only made espresso on special occasions. The Capresso is convenient enough that we use it all the time. In fact, we have used our Mr. Coffee only twice (note the broken o-ring comment above) since we bought the Capresso. After a year of use, I can still strongly recommend this product. To get more about espresso machine, please visit : betterguideforyou.com

Part One of an ongoing series that documents our search for the ultimate tastemakers. We begin in Venice, California over a coffee grinder… Upcoming episodes to release over the next several weeks: Syphon Coffee and Cappuccino. dptdddd.com Directed By: Matt Checkowski Created, Produced and Finished By: Dpt4D

I am a barista at Starbucks, and I bought the Starbucks Sirena machine for use at home. So far it seems alright but i started steaming milk for use in a latte, and it took forever! Maybe it’s because it was the first time using it to steam, because it seemed to get quicker the longer i used it. Does anyone have this machine and how long does it take you to steam milk to about 160?

Starbucks Barista Espresso Machine

I am looking at Starbucks Barista and Koala Nuevo

Sooo the bistro I work at is still in the opening stages and we haven’t yet gotten the supplies together for espresso beverages yet. I used to work as a barista, so I’ve been delegated the task of getting this together. The part I’m having trouble with is selecting a company to supply our espresso beans, any suggestions? I’m kind of a coffee snob, but the drip coffee that’s served at the restaurant comes in pre-ground bags (it hurts me if I think about it too much) so I guess top-tier gourmet beans aren’t a requisite. Also, should I take the cheap route and buy pre-ground or invest in a decent grinder? How quickly does the quality of pre-ground coffee deteriorate? I’d honestly like to buy from a local roaster (I live in NE OK), but since I probably won’t be able to eke the money out of my boss for high-quality beans, I’m okay with ordering out-of-state.
Thanks