I just bought an espresso maker, I am trying to re-create a Starbuck Pumpkins spiced latte--any thoughts???
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With the right ingredients you might be surprised how good of an espresso drink you can make. Torani is one of the good brands to buy from, and specifically their pumpkin pie sauce is a very good place to start towards your pumpkin spiced latte. All you need otherwise is the espresso and milk.
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If it's in a liquid form you will have to adjust the other liquids in the recipe accordingly. If it is espresso ground coffee then you can substitute. Or use instant coffee, a dark roast, and increase amount by 50%. Hope this helps.
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make sure the grind texture is appropriate, if the grind is too soft I have a more difficult time getting the flavor I want. Also when you pack it down don't pack the grind (coffee, espresso) to tight. I will stamp it 2 or 3 times at most. I most of the time get a thick layer of the crema. I had work in a café for 3 1/2 years and that is how I learned, obviously, to make cappuccino's.
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I use the 12 ounce setting. Sometimes I need to stir some undissolved foam powder. Enjoy! (If you like chocolate try the mocha latte, it's delicious too)
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Same here. Makes great espresso but no frothed milk in sight. Have you cleaned the nozzle and spout?
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You'll need to run another cycle, either of the same type, or you can get creative and add a chocolate or an extra espresso. They have now come out with new Gevalia & Maxwell House breakfast coffee discs which do produce more, using one overflowed my usual cup which was never filled by the original size. I found the new large ones at Bed Bath & Beyond. Use the 20% off coupon that they send out weekly in the mail.
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Perhaps you can find some answers here http://www.lattezone.com/about.html and here support@latteglobal.com I hope this helpful to you.Charlene
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I searched the internet for "CBTL Reusable Capsules" and found nothing but an article titled "How to refill and recycle our CBTL Gaggia Caffitaly capsules for other brew brands". It had instructions and pictures that seemed helpful from the comments of people who tried it. Basically, you're deconstructing the pre-loaded filter after it's been used and replacing the coffee and foil top. Make sure you don't pack too much coffee in or the water can't go thru. Maybe dump the grounds out of a pod to get an idea of how much to refill with.
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you might find you get better results overall if you use a small pitcher for the espresso and then add it into the cup after you have your milk in there (I don't have these cups, I just love coffee :D )
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Thanks for the insight... I'm frothing before pulling the esspresso now. I'm still very happy with the machine.
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I was struggling with this as well. This process worked better (I actually got a great cup like this):~24 grams medium ground (Baratza encore setting 26)190-200F water (Hotter than I was doing, pretty much just filled the press up when inverted)Pour slowly, Stir for ~15 seconds, use two rinsed filters (I do all this slowly so it is around 30 sec brew times). Flip it over and press slowly. Now, I
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Probably! The foam is nice and thick...you can also microwave foam to get it to "stay" longer. I just love this machine and the foam, however, I have never made latte art. I have seen it and it's remarkable.
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The grocery store should have a special section for espresso... it's a special roast for coffee makers like this. Regular coffee won't fit through the holes as well, and won't taste as good. I put a little sugar in my cup before I pour the cappuccino in.
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Hi Maam,There's a product by the swiss Miss, called "Hills Bros. Cappucino double Mocha" that is GREAT. I've used it in this and I tend to make my own differing flavors. I'll take the swiss Miss or any Gourmet mixes and add to the Milk,then I tend to Drizzle in Hersey's syrup even... Over Kill but HOLY KRAP!!!! SHAZAM!!!! It's AWESOME!!!! :) I hope this helps.
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I am not exactly sure what you mean. 95% of the reason I wanted this machine was for espressos but on occasion when I do make something else, I portion my milk for a single use application depending on what I am making... When you figure it out I would love to know how you went about making a cordadito though?
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Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee. Works like a charm! Great espresso, great crema, great froth! Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee.... » Read More Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee. Works like a charm! Great espresso, great crema, great froth! « Show Less
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hi, I got a couple of new ones from Nespresso, made no difference...I just think the machine is not up tp it, I even got anew machine and more whisks...but this week, not much froth, just warm milk, very annoying...yet my friend has an old machine that works every time...need to find an antique! Good luck. Am going to put my machine on e bay...never been so disappointed, I was going to buy a machine for my sons...but they are not keen any more having seen my results.