3. The espresso machine and grinder

Question 1

When should the espresso machine be first turned on

Answer 1

at least 20 mins prior to the first cup of coffee being made

Question 2

What prep must be done for the grinder

Answer 2

the grinder’s hopper should be filled with coffee beans

Question 3

How should the steam wand be used (4)

Answer 3

• it should apply enough steam pressure so that the milk moves in a circular motion.
• steam should be introduced gradually in order to create a layer of very small bubbles (foam)
• should be purged before texturing milk
• cleaned and purged immediately after texturing the milk

Question 4

what is the group head

Answer 4

the part of the espressos machine where the water for making espresso is dispersed

Question 5

How should a group head be used

Answer 5

• should be flushed prior to use in order to clean any old coffee particles from the shower screen, and release over heated water
• the hot water flushed out will clean the drainage pipes under the drip tray

Question 6

What is the group handle

Answer 6

where the ground coffee is dispensed into the filter basket

Question 7

how much coffee does one group handle hold

Answer 7

enough for one shot of espresso to be poured

Question 8

what is a tamper

Answer 8

a tool used to compact coffee grounds into baskets in order to create resistance for the water to extract the oil from the coffee