Coffee Machines Flashcards
Closing procedures for the espresso grinder?
- Close the gate on the grinder
- Grind out the rest of the beans until nothing else comes out
- Unscrew back of grinder and remove bean container
- Pour the beans into a bag
- Vacuum into the grinder to get the rest of the bean residue out
- Put it all back together properly - the grinder top onto the base and screw together
Closing procedures for the espresso machine?
- Clean portafilters with a dry rag
- Measure 1/2 tsp of cleaning powder and put into specific cleaning portafilter
- Put portafilter into machine and hold swirl button & push the first button
- Wait until the cycle stops.
- Rinse the portafilter.
- Repeat the flush cycle without the soap
- Clean the Grills
- Fill steam cups with hot water and put steamer wands in the cups to soak overnight
- Do NOT shut off machine
What is our standard espresso pour?
A double shot of 18 grams of dry espresso
What is our equation for an ideal espresso shot?
18 grams of dry espresso with a 35-45 second pull
What is an under-extracted espresso pour and what does it taste like?
Too short of a pull, tastes sour and bitter and just not good
What is an over-extracted espresso pour and what does it taste like?
Too long of a pull, watered down, too light and dry, not a lot of flavor
When adjusting the espresso grinder fine/coarse, which way is finer and which way is coarser?
counter-clockwise is finer, clockwise is coarser
When adjusting the espresso grinder fine/coarse, how many knobs equals a 2 second pull adjustment?
Just one notch- so make small adjustments
What are the proper before and after procedures for steaming milk?
- Rinse your steaming cup
- Hold the wand in your hand with a rag and “Purge” by turning the steamer on for a few seconds
- Steam the milk
- Hold the wand in your hand with a rag and “Purge” again
What are the proper before and after procedures for pulling an espresso shot?
Always “purge” the espresso pour before and after, by clicking the first button in the sequence that rinses water through
For pour-over, what temperature should the boiler be set at?
88-89 degrees
For pour-over, what are the settings from one cup of coffee?
20 grams of coffee beans, water level to 350ml (3.5) on the top knob, set time to 2 minutes on bottom knob
For pour-over, what is the procedure for one cup of coffee?
Measure 20 grams of coffee beans
Add to grinder with slide closed
Turn on grinder (when busy leave grinder running)
Open slide
Use knock handle to release excess grounds
Use only 1 paper filter
Dump grounds into filter and place on unit
Set water level to 350 ml (3.5 ml) *top knob
Set time to 2 minutes *bottom knob
Flip switch to start
After the coffee is ready you will hear a beep.
Let it sit for 15-20 second to let all coffee finish draining.
For pour-over, what are the settings for two cups of coffee?
Measure 42 grams of coffee beans
Add to grinder with slide closed
Turn on grinder (when busy leave grinder running)
Open slide
Use knock handle to release excess grounds
Use only 1 paper filter
Dump grounds into filter and place on unit
Set water level to 650 ml (6.5 ml) *top knob
Set time to 3.5 minutes *bottom knob
Flip switch to start
After the coffee is ready you will hear a beep.
Let it sit for 15-20 second to let all coffee finish draining.
For pour-over, what is the procedure for two cups of coffee?
42 grams of coffee beans, water level to 650ml (6.5) on the top knob, set time to 3.5 minutes on bottom knob
