Espresso Frothing
Posted in Uncategorized on 07/13/2005 10:40 pm by adminEspresso Frothing
French Press vs. Espresso Machine. which one should i get?
besides the huge price difference which on makes better coffee?
is there even a difference in the quality of coffee made by the 2 methods?
i know that the french press will not froth milk but i dont really need that anyway.
has anyone had any experience with both? which one is better and why?
by espresso machine i really mean a capachino/espresso machine
It really depends on how much effort you're willing to put into your coffee.
I use both (plus 4 other) ways to make coffee and the flavor is totally different all the way around.
French Press: The only variables (other than the beans) are grind size & brewing time. Makes a great cup of coffee & easiest to brew & clean.
Espresso Machine: I use Rancillio Silvia, but there are tons of choices. Here there are many variables and any one of them can ruin it. Plus, you kind of start experimenting any time you try a different bean/roast/brand. Espresso can be turned into "Americano" coffee by adding hot water to dilute the strength more to the level of regular coffee.
For espresso you need to:
1) Never use pre-ground coffee, it will taste terrible every time.
2) Find the right grind size (needs a high quality grinder)
3) Find the right amount of coffee (14-17 grams for a double shot).
4) Consistently tamp the grounds
5) Consistent water temperature & pressure is needed.
6) Produce 2 oz of liquid in 25-30 seconds
Any 1 of these can ruin the cup & you'll have to experiment which one is wrong until you get it right. I love my espresso, although I use my Moka pot almost as much, but it does require some dedication.
Espresso is richer & more full bodied, but the press coffee is as rich as "coffee" can be.
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