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A full-bodied espresso should take about 30 seconds to make ‑ so that you are left with a small cup of aromatic and flavourful velvety-smooth coffee. The quality and taste of your espresso will depend on several factors: the types of beans that were used, where they originate from, how they were grown, how they were roasted, their age and the quality of the water used. But then espresso wouldn’t be what it is without a powerful, good quality espresso machine. (more…)

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Espresso means something to everybody. Some avoid it like the plague, others rely on it to kick start their day. Some don’t appreciate the high amount of caffeine it contains, while others see it as the perfect potion to ensure a late night out. Either way, espresso isn’t always easy to make, which is why this guide is aimed at helping you shop for the perfect espresso machine. (more…)

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The alarm goes off, and your eyelids are still stuck together as you make your way to the kitchen for a cup of brew. The smell drives the taste buds dilly, and that first burning sip sets the morning on the right track. The people of the world, like you, love coffee. It is now a major commodity in the global markets with a booming coffee culture expanding from Ethiopia to Yemen, Europe and America and just about every place in-between. It’s part of just about everybody’s routine. But where did it all start? (more…)

Have you ever wondered, ‘how do I descale my expresso machine?’ First lets us understand what is exactly is scaling. The build up of minerals inside the hot parts of your coffee machine or espresso machine is commonly called lime scale. When lime scale builds up inside the Espresso machine, it slows down the water flow, reduces the boiler capacity and can prevent your coffee machine from working properly. To keep your Espresso machine operational at full order, it is important to descale it every three months. The time intervals between descaling depend upon many factors. Quality of your water and the amount of water running through the machine are the two main factors that decide the frequency at which you should descale your Espresso machine. The more you your machine, more often should you descale it. In some cities, in conjunction with a water filter you can use your coffee machine for a year or more without descaling at all. If you use less water by drinking espressos you’ll need to descale less often than if you make cappuccinos. (more…)

If coffee is the most rejuvenating element when you are in the office. Hence a quality coffee vending machine that gives you amazing coffee is what you need. Many huge multinational companies are manufacturing coffee machines that are specifically made for the office requirement. Some of the companies engaged in manufacturing such machines include Kenwood, Bosch, Morphy Richards, Philips and DeLonghi. These coffee machines are easy to use and consume less electricity as well. Additionally using these machines you can create not only coffee nut various other drinks also. (more…)