9 Steps to help you clean your Commercial Espresso Machine

Clean your commercial coffee machine

It is very important to keep all your coffee equipment clean in your coffee shop, restaurant or espresso bar. You should do a routine cleaning of your commercial coffee equipment on a daily basis. (Every day after closing) Cleaning your commercial coffee equipment should not take you longer than 10 minutes from start to finish. […]

4 Steps to help you clean your commercial coffee grinder

Cleaning your commercial coffee grinder

It’s a fact that if you do not clean your coffee grinder on a regular basis it will add impurities to the coffee which will leave a stale smell or taste that has developed due to the build-up of oils. Cleaning your commercial coffee grinder on a regular basis will help ensure you to have […]

Why should you keep your coffee equipment clean?

Cleaning Coffee Equipment

It is very important to keep all your coffee equipment clean such as, the commercial espresso machine and commercial coffee grinder, in your coffee shop, restaurant or espresso bar. You should do a routine cleaning of your commercial coffee equipment on a daily basis. (Every day after closing)  

9 Coffee recipes with an Espresso shot as the base

Know your coffee

Have you ever ordered an espresso coffee and when it arrived at your table it was not what you expected? Here’s a list of 9 coffee recipes with an espresso shot as the base to ensure you never order the wrong beverage again! 

Coffee Jargon Made Easy

Coffee Jargon

Have you ever felt lost in translation as the Barista starts using coffee jargon at your favourite coffee shop? Don’t worry, you are not alone! But those days are over as we have decided to shed some light on the topic and help you understand the language of coffee.

Why is cleaning your coffee machine important?

Clean your coffee machine

When it comes to cleaning your coffee machine what is the first thought that comes to mind? “It’s so much work” or “It’s too much trouble”, and “Is it really necessary to clean it so often?” The fact of the matter is that when you get stuck in a regular routine of cleaning, it won’t […]

How to make the perfect espresso shot

Perfect Espresso Shot

Many people think that it is timing that makes the perfect espresso shot, but this is not true. The timing rule isn’t all that great. Moreover, it’s more like 25 to 30 seconds that makes the perfect shot and not 20 to 25 seconds like everybody thinks.

The Perfect Homemade Latte

Perfect Homemade Latte

Have you ever felt like you are watching a magician when you see a Barista whip together a perfectly crafted espresso drink? With a little bit of steam, a few fancy arm movements and suddenly whoosh.. A perfect creamy layered latte with just a hint of foam appears ready for you to just sit back […]

Foaming, Frothing and Steaming milk for coffee.

Foaming, Frothing and Steaming milk for coffee

Foaming, Frothing, Steaming milk for coffee…It’s all the same thing…sort of. In a radical departure this article will not attempt to highlight the steamed portion (heated not foamed) as being a separate entity from the foamed or frothed portion (milk with air bubbles incorporated) of the milk.

Why is buying a coffee grinder important?

Why is buying a coffee grinder important?

When buying a coffee machine it is important to remember that you have to invest in a grinder. The grinder is an integral, necessary part of making great espresso in the comfort of your own home. When you don’t buy a grinder, and instead, buy preground or prepackaged coffee, the espresso shots will be lousy, […]