Coffee Machine Flashcards
What you need to know to train on the coffee machine
1
Q
What does stretching the milk mean?
A
It is when the steam wand is aerating or pushing air into the milk.
2
Q
What is steaming/texturing the milk?
A
It is when the milk creates a vortex. this allows for the milk to reach temperature and reach correct smoothness.
3
Q
How long should a shot run for?
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4
Q
How much should coffee grinds weight before tamping?
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5
Q
What is tamping?
A
Tamping is when the coffee grinds are pressed down to remove air pockets and create a tight seal around the edges of the portafilter. it creates a flat, even bed of coffee for the water to run through.
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