The Chemex Coffeemaker is a manual coffeemaker. It was introduced, and continues to be manufactured, by the Chemex Corporation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Peter Schlumbohm invented it in 1941. The Chemex is an hour glass shaped pour over coffee maker made …
A coffee grinder is a device for crushing coffee beans into fine grains or a powder. There are several types of coffee grinders, the most popular ones are burr grinders and blade grinders. In theory, any kitchen device designed to …
A super-automatic espresso machine performs all or almost all of the coffee brewing automatically. A super automatic espresso machine will automate the following operations that are typically performed manually by the barista:
Semi-automatic espresso machines are devices that partially automate the espresso brewing process. Compared with super automatic machines, they require more work and know-how from the barista. They are the choice of coffee shops and espresso aficionados. They offer excellent reliability and control over the brewing process.
French drip is a manual coffee brewing method that uses a special carafe. The carafe has a filter and a lid that are placed on top. The brewing technique is similar to other manual drip coffee brewing methods. Coffee is …
A single serve coffee maker is a coffeemaker that can be used to brew a single cup of coffee. The concept of single serve is usually related to automatic drip coffee brewers, since the classic automatic drip coffee machine cannot …
A group head is a component of an espresso machine. A grouphead is the receiver for the removable portafilter, and it is composed of the shower and the portafilter. A consumer espresso machine has only one grouphead, while professional machines, …
Automatic espresso machines automate a few aspects of the espresso coffee brewing. They can automate the brewed volume, or brewing time. This is obtained by using an in-line flowmeter attached to the grouphead, for volumetric control. Or they can have a timer for a timed extraction. Grinding and tamping are still manual.
The brew group is the entire assembly that circulates the water to the coffee puck during the extraction. The brewing group includes only the components after the boiler. A brew group contains as a minimum the group head, and the portafilter, …
A “filter basket” is a metallic, basket shaped filter, that holds the coffee grounds when preparing espresso. The basket has tiny holes that allow coffee to pass through and retain the grounds. The filter basket is inserted into the portafilter, and the portafilter …
What Is Espresso?Espresso is a rich, concentrated coffee drink. The standard serving, a shot, is brewed by forcing pressurized hot water through finely ground coffee beans.
Espresso has a thicker consistency than coffee prepared by other brewing methods. It has a higher concentration of suspended and dissolved solids and crema.
An espresso machine is used to produce the traditional Italian coffee beverage called espresso. The espresso maker brews coffee by forcing hot water through a puck of compacted ground coffee. The result is a concentrated coffee, with a thick consistency, called espresso. …
What Is a French Press?The French press is a simple coffee maker, consisting of a brewing recipient and a filter-plunger. The brewing recipient can be made of glass, or stainless steel, or ceramic. The plunger has a screen filter attached at the bottom and is used to separate the coffee grounds from the brew. The screen is made from stainless steel, or sometimes from plastic.
Coffeemakers are devices or cooking appliances used to brew coffee. An appliance can also be referred to as a coffee machine.
