Monday, October 17, 2011

Make Strong And Satisfying Lattes At Home With The Cuisinart Espresso Maker

By Susan Bravero


One of the ultimate luxuries is having a Cuisinart Espresso Maker for the richest, most flavorful coffee, latte or cappuccino. You have the option of the traditional version which gives you complete control or the programmable version that gives you exact results every time. One or two cups can be made at a time and steamed milk and foam can be made with the stainless steel nozzle.

To make the cleanup easier, both the steel grill and the drip tray are removable. The water reservoir is also removable and this makes it easier to fill and to keep clean. When cleaning out the old coffee grounds the portafilter holder locks on to the steel cup so that it can be easily emptied. With a Cuisinart Espresso Maker you can use either loose grounds or a coffee pod.

It is always best to let the machine heat up a bit before using it to ensure the best steam pressure. This will also give you time to heat the cups on the tray area on top that is specially made for this purpose. Put the coffee in early too and make sure the holder is properly tightened. It does not matte if it is ground coffee or if it is the pre-measured pods.

As the correct temperature for the steam is reached drops of water should fall on the coffee in the holder. This will start to soften the grounds a bit and allow for the best extraction when the steam is released. For one cup, fill the cup half way and for two cups fill it loosely and then tap down with the tamping tool that is provided.

If you want two cups you don't always get even amounts in each. With the manual version this is not a problem as you can top one up afterwards. If you are using the automatic version the press of one button will give you perfectly measured results. When using one cup make sure it is properly under both spouts.

For making cappuccino or latte there is a steel cup provided. Just remember to keep the nozzle end close to the surface if you want lots of foam. Put the nozzle deeper in the milk if you just want to heat it up.

A Cuisinart Espresso Maker is solidly built and finished in polished steel. The designs are simple, elegant and professional looking. For the best performance they operate up to 15 bars of pressure.




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