Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

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1. What is Coffee... ?
2. What is Espresso... ?
3. What is a Pump-driven espresso machine...?
4. What is a difference between steam- and pump-driven machines... ?
5. Why are pump machines more expensive than steam machines... ?
6. What is the ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) system... ?
7. How to froth milk.. ? Milk foaming for cappuccino, latte, and mocha

What is Coffee... ?

The plant, the berry, the roasted blend and finally the beverage, which conquest the World. The world of coffee begins with two plants from the same family but of different natures, producing coffee with very different qualities: Arabica and Robusta
Arabica contains 1.1%-1.7% caffeine and has a very pronounced aroma, is mild, well rounded, slightly acidic and often features a hint of chocolate, producing a hazel-brown cream with pleasing touch of bitterness.
Robusta contains 2%-4.5% caffeine. It is more astringent, not very aromatic and much bitterer, topped by a brownish-gray cream, and arriving on the market with a much lower price tag than Arabica.

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What is Espresso... ?

Espresso is coffee at its very best. It is an extraordinary brew in every way, a tiny miracle of chemical and physical engineering that features characteristics best described in the language of senses: full flavored, fragrant and velvety body. B working at higher pressures, the espresso system enables natural fats and colloids to emulsify in the liquid and thus to become responsible for the syrupy nature of the cup and the richness of the flavor and aroma.

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What is a Pump-driven espresso machine... ?

A pump espresso machine provides the necessary power to produce strong and consistent pressure both for brewing espresso and steaming milk, and shorter recovery time between pulling of espresso shots.

The Benefits of Pump machine include:

• proper brewing pressure and temperature
• instant repeat of brewing cycle
• simultaneous brewing for cafe'-quality espresso.

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What is a difference between steam- and pump-driven machines... ?

To extract a full-bodied espresso, approximately 9 ATMs are required to force the water through the finely ground and densely packed espresso. The steam machine produces approximately 3 ATMs of pressure, compared to a pump-driven machine, which creates anywhere between 9 and 17 ATMs. Furthermore, the temperature of steam-driven machines is often too hot for espresso brewing, which may scald the coffee and create a bitter-tasting drink.

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Why are pump machines more expensive than steam machines... ?

The pump-driven machines contain more components - primarily the pump and higher-performance boiler.

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What is the ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) system... ?

The "Easy Serving Espresso" (ESE) system is the way of helping those of us who are not experts in preparing a perfect espresso. This system consists of two main elements: a Dose (serving - pod) of about 6.5-7 gram of ground coffee, tamped between two layers of filter paper, and an "extraction chamber" (portafilter) of exactly the same shape at the "serving" (pod).

Thanks to the ESE system, preparing espresso that complex concoction of tastes and flavors - becomes child's play. It keeps your place clean. And you can be sure of getting perfect espresso every time.

If you are interested in ESE system machine, contact us by phone, fax, or E-mail for order or information.             

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How to froth milk ... ? Step by step instructions:

1. Turn on steam switch. After 10-15 sec or , when temperature ready-light goes on you are ready for a next step.
2. To release excess moisture from steam wand, turn it on for 2-3 sec while it is over drip tray (or empty pitcher).
3. Place the frothing pitcher half-filled with low-fat milk under Turbo Frother steam nozzle so that tip (air hole) is just under the surface of milk.
4. Slowly turn steam valve knob counter clockwise to release steam.
   Important note: The more you turn the knob, the greater the steam pressure for frothing. But don't open it up to end. It could lock the knob.
5. Move pitcher in circular motion keeping the tip of a steam nozzle just under surface of milk as it begins to froth. Do not let milk come to a boil since it will not froth.
6. When you have made enough froth (milk has doubled in volume), turn a steam knob clockwise to shut off steam and remove a pitcher.
7. Spoon the froth onto espresso in each cup and gently pour the hot milk along the side of the cup.
   TIPS: Top each cup of cappuccino with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg.
8. NOTE : If you want to make more espresso immediately after steaming milk, the machine's boiler must be refilled with water and temperature brought down to a brewing temperature. Otherwise, espresso may taste "burned". To do this: place an empty cup on drip plate. Do not insert filter holder. Turn hot water/brew switch "on" letting cup fill with water. Turn brew switch "off". You may now proceed to make more espresso.

TIPS: The less fat content in milk the denser the froth will be. Skimmed or low-fat (not more than 2%) milk will provide a thick foam. With regular milk the froth will quickly collapse. Most of espresso makers today have a turbo frother that will give you all the froth required. Let frothed milk stand for about 30 seconds before spooning in onto  espresso.

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