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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!

We have had a few requests to see how the internals of superautomatic espresso machines work in action (since you can’t see it at home — at least you *shouldn’t* be seeing it at home!), so we removed the casing and bypassed all the sensors to show you how a Saeco Incanto Classic works its magic.

Watch the Coffee Couple use the Moka Express prepare yummy espresso, fast and easy… and clean the shiny Bialetti!

This steam-powered machine produces coffee not unlike that from a stovetop/moka espresso maker. More of a rich, strong cup of coffee than a traditional espresso extraction, this machine also has powerful steaming functionality, making it a great choice for cafe con leche/cafe au lait lovers out there. Watch Gail take us through its paces.

We got some new Capresso flat burr grinders in and Gail takes one out for a test drive. She shows us its grinding options and tests out its finest setting on an espresso machine.

Find out what to look for when buying coffee in this lesson of Grocery School. Visit foodvu.com

www.StovetopCoffee.com presents an instructional on the use of the popular stovetop cappuccino and espresso maker, Bialetti Mukka Express. (edit of original Italian-language production video) Please offer your comments! You are encouraged to subscribe, email and to ask questions! Thanks all! Franco Bartisti

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

Looking for a reasonably functional machine for under 0? We dig the Capresso Cafe’s steaming functionality and the fact that it is convertible between pressurized and non-pressurized. OK results overall, great for the price. Watch Gail take us through its features and demonstrate the shot and steaming function.

Gail talks to us about the importance of temperature surfing on any single boiler espresso machine — it not only makes for an improved shot, but it also means your boiler will be regularly refilled and you’ll have better steam performance and boiler longevity.

www.howdini.com You’ve heard the term ‘fair trade’ but do you know what it means? Organic food expert and environmentalist Anna Lappe explains why she believes it’s important to buy fair trade coffee, and how to find it. How to buy fair trade coffee What is fair trade coffee? * Basically, fair trade means the farmer who produced the product got a fair price for it. This is very important for the livelihood of coffee farmers. Millions of coffee farmers can barely feed their families because they get almost no money for their coffee beans unless its fair trade. * How do you find it? Look for the black and white fair trade logo which is marked on all fair trade coffee and fair trade coffee beans at every Starbucks, although you may have to ask for it. * Supermarkets are beginning to carry it as well, in many cases. If you dont find it, ask your grocer for it. Sometimes it just takes some customer requests. Every time you buy a fair trade coffee beans you can feel good knowing that you’re contributing to farming communities around the planet. Keywords: fair trade fair trade coffee fair trade coffees fair trade coffee beans

During our field trip to Hario USA, Edwin Martinez showed us two of the hand grinders available: The Skerton and the Mini Slim. These will be available from Seattle Coffee Gear in April 2010 (hopefully!).

Gail shows us the ins and outs of the Nespresso capsule espresso machine, including a demo of how it and the Aeroccino milk frother work.

Whether you need a full pot of rocket fuel before the birds start chirping or just like a few sips of decaf with your dessert, knowing how to make coffee is an indispensable—and simple—skill.

Kat & Dane at Seattle Coffee Gear walk you through the all important backflushing process, necessary for keeping semi-automatic espresso machines with 3-way release valves in tip-top condition.

A guide to back flushing, shower screen cleaning, and steam wand maintenance, brought to you by Portland Roasting.

How to program the shot doses on a Rancilio Espresso machine, brought to you by Portland Roasting.

Gail shows us how to calibrate a new grinder with an espresso machine — how to time the shots and use the information you get from that to dial in the grinder for a great shot.