My espresso powder has no instructions for reconstitution. My recipe calls for 12 oz. espresso. How much powder do I use?
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I like to use a heaping teaspoon with 12 oz . . . but then add to taste. Make sure the water is near boiling and you get the best result. Enjoy.
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1-2 Tablespoons per 8oz of beverage. I typically add 1.5T to a single shot of espresso mixed with 4-6oz of milk to make a latte. Or, 2T with 8oz of hot milk to make a hot vanilla. Additional instructions/recipes are on the can.
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Hi DA, when it comes to espresso, a cup of espresso means one shot of espresso, which is one ounce. When you order a latte at starbucks, it is all milk, with a single one ounce shot of espresso. you can make six latte's with this bialetti in one brewing. That's because one ounce of espresso is as strong one cup of regular coffee. i have had no issue with this bialetti making at least 6 ounces of espresso in one brewing.
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I suspect that you're not putting enough coffee grounds in. First, grind very fine, espresso grind (powder, as fine as you get get it). Then put 2+ heaping Tablespoons of grounds for every 6oz of water you pour through. This means, when I make a cup of coffee, normal mug, I use 4 heaping Tablespoons of grounds -- my mug comfortably holds about 12 oz of coffee with a bit of room at the top. When I make two cups, one for my wife and one for myself, I use 5 heaping Tablespoons of grounds. It nearly fills up the #2 filter, but I pour the water slowly and keep the water topped up throughout the pouring process. If you let it go down and fill again, the filter tends to get clogged and it takes *forever* for it to brew and flow through. My wife likes a slightly weaker cup of coffee, so the second cup is hers. If you are looking for strong, add more grounds. Hope that helps!
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There's plenty room in this machine for you to use any cup you want. However, regular espressos shots are small. I like to use 2 ounces cups half full. So, one shot is 1 ounce. Anyway, you must keep in mind that gourmet espressos are difficult to achieve using a manual espresso machine, but if you succeed, you'll have an amazing espresso (and this machine is able to do that) which is impossible to achieve with an automatic machine.
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35 ounces ... as stated in the description on the Amazon page. Use distilled water (I use Smartwater.) and you'll never have to de-scale the machine. Makes a fast, smooth, espresso-sized cup of coffee.
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Either size should work fine, however, the 12 oz. size will probably fit better with a standard size espresso machine and be less cumbersome.
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I typically extract one shot. Although two are feasible since there is a double spigot outlet. Apparently, it is a matter of personal preference, I prefer my espresso double (two extraction cycles); "ristretto" with crema. My water setting is very close to the minimum, 10 grind and about half in bean amount. Cheers!
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I wouldn't advise it. It is ground to almost a powder. This is a ground for steam to be pushed up through it to get the most flavor. Hot water just dripping through it would never do it justice. Buy the Mocha Pot. Get the "6 cup" it actually means the espresso cups. It has the best feedback and it is only $23+. I gave one at a "Chinese auction" Christmas Gift exchange and the guy LOVES it. You'll get your espresso at a coffee pot price.
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There should be a scoop buried in the powder in the container. I ran out of the powder so I can't measure how much is in a scoop. I use 1/2 of what they say.
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The directions on the container call for 3 grams (approx 0.11 oz.) of the product to clean the inner workings of a coffee or espresso machine. If soaking coffee maker parts in a sink of water, instructions suggest 6 grams (approx 0.21 oz.) of the product per liter of water. Container comes with 566 grams (20 oz) of product. I hope this is helpful.
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The brew chamber is 4 oz maximum of espresso so diluted 3x with hot water for coffee you should be good for a 12 oz mug. If you want it stronger pull another shot. Put you settings on latte for max capacity and strength then after the pull use the hot water option to finish off.
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I have not had good experience with the refillable product. It seems that best results come when using an espresso fine grind, but not powder. Then you need to pack the capsule with your finger, otherwise the water runs through too quickly and the coffee does not brew. Then there is the mess from the process. Bottom line for me was the cost savings were not worth the work, clean-up, and diminished quality.
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Amy, personally I am not a fan of espresso or extremely strong coffee. I make 10-cups every morning using 1 3/4 heaping Tablespoons of regular coffee grounds, and it's just right for me (probably about a 3+ on the scale). Five heaping tablespoons of coffee to 10-cups of water, would be way to strong for me. Hope this helps. Good luck! V.T.
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I always fill the bottom part with water, right to the top of the pressure valve, that`s about as much as it holds. From my experience in Italy, a cup of espresso could be anywhere from 1.5-2.0oz.
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We routinely make two 12 oz cups, just adjust the grinds accordingly. We love our moccamaster, paired with the breville grinder and Weavers organic blend beans. Coffee bliss
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Hi, I use the full 12 oz. because I like my latte very milky. I think you could go as low as 4-6 oz. and it would still work. This could be the BEST gadget I have in my kitchen...my morning, afternoon, and evening coffee have never been better...LOVE this machine:)