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Secrets to Perfect Espresso: Temperature
In order to brew a perfect cup of espresso, it’s essential that the water be heated to the proper temperature. The water should always be somewhere between 190 and 195 degrees Fahrenheit during the brewing process. Heating water to the perfect temperature used to be a chore, but high-tech Saeco espresso machines have made this process simple.
If you are going to be drinking straight espresso, the temperature is particularly important. Since an espresso is so small, it loses its heat quickly. To prevent this, pour some hot water into your espresso cup to heat it up before you pour in the actual espresso. For those who like to spruce up their espresso, it’s important to keep the temperature of the crema in mind as well.
Although I wouldn’t consider myself a materialistic person, I will always err on the side of value. I won’t go around spending my money of frivolous things, but when I do make a purchase, I want to be sure it’s of the utmost quality. So when I recently was in the market for a new espresso machine, I took great pains to find the most high-tech model on the market. After doing a little searching, I settled on a Saeco espresso machine.
The unit was designed by BMW Group DesignsworksUSA—yes, that BMW. And it features the design and attention to detail you would expect from a BMW product. It has a sleek, modern façade will an easy-to-use touch screen display. All of the features on the espresso machine are fully programmable, meaning that once I set it up the first time, I never have to worry about playing with the settings ever again.
My sister-in-law’s wedding is coming up this weekend and I’ve spent hours poring over their various registries in search of the perfect gift. It’s hard to find a balance between buying a generic gift—which nearly everything on the registry is—and getting something personal. I know that both she and her fiancé love coffee, so I decided to go with the premium espresso machine from one of the dozens of stores they were registered.
I didn’t want to simply give them the machine however, so I’ve decided to add a basket full of coffee goodies as well. My husband and I went online and purchased a selection of exotic blends from around the globe, which we know they’ll appreciate. We’re coffee aficionados in our own right, so we took the liberty of picking up a few treats for ourselves.