Everything You Need To Know About Making Espresso

The Coffee Couple

Recently I posted an interview on ReluctantGourmet.com with a couple from Québec, Canada about their favorite subject - Espresso. Luc and Andreanne, The Coffee Couple shared their expertise about making a great cup of espresso including what kind of beans you should use and  the various options you have when choosing an espresso maker.

See the entire interview called All About Espresso here.

The Coffee Couple met in 2004 and realized they wanted to start their own business and work from home so they started their online business, TheCoffeeCouple.com. On their site you can find some of their favorite home and commercial espresso machines as well as coffee tips and videos.

Some of the questioned I asked them in the interview are:

• How much does the equipment you use to make coffee affect the overall taste?
• Are there some coffee makers better than others?
• How much does the coffee bean itself factor in the overall flavor?
• How should we be buying our coffee?
• Should we grind it at the store or is buying a grinder a better option?
• How important is the grind?
• What is the difference between a blade grinder and a burr grinder and is one more advantageous?
• And how should we be storing our coffee?
• Can you freeze ground coffee or coffee beans?
• What about flavored coffees? How do they get the hazelnut flavor into the coffee bean?
• What are we trying to achieve when we are making a good cup of espresso?How important is it to keep your coffee/espresso maker clean?

How to Choose the Right Espresso and Cappuccino Machine

The second part of my interview was on buying the right machine for making espresso or cappuccino to fit our needs. Do we need a big commercial brand or just a drip model?  Luc and Andreanne  describe the different types of espresso making models and explained the advantages and disadvantages for them.

You can read that part of the interview at Espresso & Cappuccino Machines.