SOME TIPS FOR PREPARING ESPRESSO IN A PROFESSIONAL WAY

In this article dedicated to baristas and all coffee lovers , Caffè Italia offers valuable advice on how to prepare and taste a real Italian espresso , from the choice of coffee .

THE TYPE OF COFFEE USED

The first secret of a state-of-the-art espresso is the type of coffee used.

  
• Quality and composition of the mixture. It is important to ensure that the blend used to make coffee is always of high quality. In particular, the varieties of coffee on the market depend on factors such as: the variety of the plant, where it is grown, the harvest, the climate and roasting.
• Roasting. Roasting also plays an important role in choosing the coffee to use. Coffee beans roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures have a darker color and release more aroma, and should be coarsely ground.
• The aroma. Since each type of coffee is characterized by specific characteristics that influence its taste, it is good to distinguish the quality Arabica and Robusta . For coffee lovers with an aromatic and delicate taste, we offer blends with Top Coffee Maker Machine. If you prefer stronger and more intense coffee with a thicker cream, we recommend using blends containing a percentage of Robusta.

HOW TO EXTRACT THE AROMA OF COFFEE

For the success of an impeccable espresso , it is essential to extract all the aromas from the Top Coffee Maker Machine .

  
• If a traditional filter holder is used, a uniform and constant pressing of the ground coffee is essential: the pressing allows the water to flow through the coffee in a homogeneous manner, favoring the extraction of all the aromas.
• The pressurized filter holder, on the other hand, is already designed to ensure the success of an espresso in a professional manner. If you have this system, light pressure is enough.

WHERE TO STORE COFFEE

Although refrigerators and freezers are often considered ideal places to store coffee , we advise you not to consider this option, as these are humid environments. The optimal solution is rather to store the coffee in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, away from sources of light and heat. Immediately after roasting, the coffee begins to lose its freshness and it is important not to expose it to air, humidity, heat and light to maintain its aroma.

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

Now is the time to put these valuable tips into practice from the selection of high quality coffee . In the Coffee section of Caffè Italia, you can find different varieties of coffee beans and ground coffee available in different formats.

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