Brewing Advice and Tutorials
How to Fix a Wet Puck on a Breville Espresso Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the common issues espresso enthusiasts encounter is a wet, soupy puck after pulling a shot. Ideally, a properly extracted espresso shot should leave a dry, firm puck, but when it comes out wet and sludgy, it can affect the flavor and quality of your brew. In this article, we'll explore what causes wet pucks on Breville espresso machines and how you can fix it for better-tasting espresso.
How to Increase Steam Power on your Breville Coffee Machine
If you own a Breville coffee machine, you've probably noticed that the quality of steamed milk can make or break your lattes, cappuccinos, or other espresso-based drinks. In this guide, we’ll walk you through why steam power is important, how Breville coffee machines generate steam, and the best methods to increase steam pressure for optimal milk frothing.
How to Fix Low Pressure on Your Breville Espresso Machine
If you're an espresso enthusiast, you know that the right pressure is crucial for pulling the perfect shot. Low pressure in your Breville/Sage espresso machine can lead to weak, under-extracted coffee that lacks the rich flavour and crema you love
How to Fix: Espresso Machine Low Flow Rate
Recently, I encountered a situation where my espresso machine had a significantly reduced flow rate. The water trickled slowly through the group head, rendering it impossible to produce a palatable espresso shot. It took some time to diagnose the problem, but fortunately, I managed to rectify it without the need for professional assistance from an espresso machine engineer.
Why You Need To Add A Dosing Funnel To Your Home Espresso Setup
You’ve probably seen videos of people making home espresso using a multitude of tools and have thought to yourself “is all this really necessary? Do they need to use all of those intricate tools?”. Well in this article I will be explaining why you should be using one of those tools, the dosing funnel.
Is a Puck Screen Worth It? Why You Need To Add One To Your Espresso Setup
A puck screen, also known as a shower screen or dispersion screen, is a small, perforated metal disc located in the group head of an espresso machine. It serves several important purposes in the coffee-making process. Here are some of the benefits of using a puck screen.
Why you need coffee scales to make your coffee better: Complete Guide
Using a pair of scales when brewing coffee is a key part of the coffee brewing process, no matter what method you use. Whether you have an espresso machine, V60 dripper, Moka pot or even a French Press, using a coffee weighing scale is a great way to improve the consistency and accuracy of your brew.
Beginner’s Guide: Buying a Coffee Grinder for Espresso
There are a wide range of coffee grinders out there available to buy however, when buying a grinder for making espresso there are a few essential requirements you will need to bear in mind. You can’t just go out and buy any coffee grinder as most popular grinders tend to not be suitable for espresso.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Coffee Tamper
Coffee tamper might seem like a simple tool, but it plays a crucial role in the process of making espresso.
Difference Between Pressurised and Non-Pressurised Filter Baskets
With every espresso machine, the portafilter will normally come with a non-pressurised or pressurised basket (or both!). Each type of basket has a big impact on your espresso so I’m going to explain the differences between them and which one you should use when making coffee.