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How To Use a Stovetop Espresso Maker
A short instructional video on how to use a stovetop espresso maker. Kind of a follow-up to my Coffee Press video.
What you said is … What you said is not entirely true. Many people have the idea that all espresso blends are roasted to at least a French (dark) roast. This is not true at all. Roasters today are realizing that more lightly roasted blends are better. The best blends tend to be roasted to a Full City. The beans will not be oxidized any faster than normal beans. The only difference b/w normal and espresso beans is that they have been blended to bring out certain flavors in the espresso.
Sorry, but stove … Sorry, but stove top makers aka Mokkas are not producing espresso. They’re producing Moka coffee type, not an espresso at all. Espresso is being created at far higher pressure of boiled water, than stove top can generate.
That is interesting … That is interesting to see. I never had a moka. I have an espresso machine. But I have an Italian friend who has shown me how to make a moka several times. And it is very different from that. You may try if you want. He usually fills the filter as much as he can. It means you get a 45 degrees piramid on top. He does not stamp the coffee. He just screws the top on it. Then makes the espresso. He serves a bit in each cup. But just the half. Then mixes the rest with a spoon and serves again.
Not roasted the … Not roasted the same time. Espresso is roasted longer so it produces oil. But hard to keep fresh since the oil get oxidized within a week. This oil (should) give a sweet taste. Espresso used for beans are usually arabica. Often blends contains a few of robusta. It makes more foam. So the visual aspect is better. You should grind the beans thinner than for other coffee. So there are lots of differences even though it may often both come from arabica.
It’s the same … It’s the same coffee bean but yes, it’s stronger. I’ve heard that it doesn’t have as much caffeine, but drinking it tells me different.
yeah, you should … yeah, you should make a new video, if only to show us this new apartment. i hope you got some cups too, i’m not too sure about the fish shot glass
i am serious about the american thing though. most are too busy to take the time to make something of quality, like a homemade espresso. i just bought a new BIALETTI the other day, gotta try it out.
haha, thanks. And … haha, thanks. And this is NOT my kitchen. It belongs to my horrible ex-roommates who were total pigs. I need to make a new video in my beautiful new apartment.
From what I’ve read … From what I’ve read, you should put it on low to medium heat, not high. I put it on high heat and scorched the bottom of my espresso maker.
A short instructional video on how to use a stovetop espresso maker. Kind of a follow-up to my Coffee Press video.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
LMAO
LMAO
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Thanks for posting …
Thanks for posting this video! I’ve been curious about Stovetop Espresso Makers. I mostly make French Press Coffee!
~Michael
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
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July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
My remarks also is …
My remarks also is , do you keep your vagina as clean as your kitchen?
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
why be a pig on …
why be a pig on film
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
What you said is …
What you said is not entirely true. Many people have the idea that all espresso blends are roasted to at least a French (dark) roast. This is not true at all. Roasters today are realizing that more lightly roasted blends are better. The best blends tend to be roasted to a Full City. The beans will not be oxidized any faster than normal beans. The only difference b/w normal and espresso beans is that they have been blended to bring out certain flavors in the espresso.
ps. “foam” is crema
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
What no coffee …
What no coffee grinder? I thought that everyone knows that if you want to make great coffee you need freshly ground beans.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Sorry, but stove …
Sorry, but stove top makers aka Mokkas are not producing espresso. They’re producing Moka coffee type, not an espresso at all. Espresso is being created at far higher pressure of boiled water, than stove top can generate.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
That is interesting …
That is interesting to see. I never had a moka. I have an espresso machine. But I have an Italian friend who has shown me how to make a moka several times. And it is very different from that. You may try if you want. He usually fills the filter as much as he can. It means you get a 45 degrees piramid on top. He does not stamp the coffee. He just screws the top on it. Then makes the espresso. He serves a bit in each cup. But just the half. Then mixes the rest with a spoon and serves again.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Not roasted the …
Not roasted the same time. Espresso is roasted longer so it produces oil. But hard to keep fresh since the oil get oxidized within a week. This oil (should) give a sweet taste. Espresso used for beans are usually arabica. Often blends contains a few of robusta. It makes more foam. So the visual aspect is better. You should grind the beans thinner than for other coffee. So there are lots of differences even though it may often both come from arabica.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
plz keep clean. a …
plz keep clean. a clean kitchen can enjoy you
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Really nice music. …
Really nice music. How did you connect to it?
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
hey nice shirt
hey nice shirt
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
It’s the same …
It’s the same coffee bean but yes, it’s stronger. I’ve heard that it doesn’t have as much caffeine, but drinking it tells me different.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
are expressos …
are expressos stronger than coffee ??
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
i love a woman that …
i love a woman that drinks espresso!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Thanks on the video …
Thanks on the video. I was looking everywhere to find an instructional video to homemade espresso…
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
yeah, you should …
yeah, you should make a new video, if only to show us this new apartment. i hope you got some cups too, i’m not too sure about the fish shot glass
i am serious about the american thing though. most are too busy to take the time to make something of quality, like a homemade espresso. i just bought a new BIALETTI the other day, gotta try it out.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
haha, thanks. And …
haha, thanks. And this is NOT my kitchen. It belongs to my horrible ex-roommates who were total pigs. I need to make a new video in my beautiful new apartment.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
yeah, you are hot. …
yeah, you are hot. and finally an American with an espresso video.
i would have done some things differently, like used more coffee, tightened the caffettiera more and used less heat.
but good overall. and clean your kitchen!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
i love your hair, …
i love your hair, ur really pretty!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
i want to hug you.
i want to hug you.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Hi…I really love …
Hi…I really love the stove top espresso maker…where did you get it?
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
From what I’ve read …
From what I’ve read, you should put it on low to medium heat, not high. I put it on high heat and scorched the bottom of my espresso maker.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
you know what? I’d …
you know what? I’d marry you ^_^
great video, I have a stovetop espresso maker too and it’s now my fave way of brewing (I have an Oster expresso maker also)
4 thumbs up!