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Espresso |
Make sure the
Easy Cup 300 has been on for at least 5 to 6 minutes for the
heaters to be at optimum heat. Make sure you have enough water in the
reservoir tank, and start warming the cups you will serve the drinks in if
you are using porcelain cups (remember the top of the machine also doubles
as a cup warmer). Leave the portafilter handle attached to the machine so
that it may also warm up. Place your Espresso Italia capsule into
the portafilter handle and lock it into place. Extract one and a half ounces
of espresso immediately after locking the filter handle into the
machine for a single shot. Not extracting the espresso immediately will
allow the machine to cook the coffee grinds and produce bitter
espresso.
The pull can range from 18 to 23 seconds for a single shot, for a true
double shot of straight espresso, you should use two capsules (charge
accordingly). The result should be a beautiful crema (milky brown layer) on
top of the espresso coffee. Drink or serve within ten seconds to taste the
best flavor! Remember, the Espresso Italia Dark Roast is the stronger of the
two Espresso blends! |
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Cappuccino |
An espresso-based
beverage that is topped with equal parts of steamed milk and froth (foamed
milk). Mmmm!!! The keyword here is EQUAL! One shot of espresso is
equivalent to 1 & 1/2 ounces. Therefore, the steamed milk should be 1 & 1/2
ounces and the froth should be 1 & 1/2 ounces. This totals 4.5 ounces.
A suggestion for eight ounce cups (standard American size cups) -
double the amount espresso (you can use the same capsule for a double
shot in a cappuccino or latte), steamed milk, and froth. Use the froth
to create a cap above the cup's rim, then impress your customers with a
design made of either nutmeg, cinnamon, or chocolate powder on the froth! |
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Frothing &
Steaming Milk |
Using cold milk
(1% or 2% lowfat works best), fill the cold stainless steel pitcher (or the
cup you are preparing for the drink) about 35-40% full. Place the pitcher
under the frothing nozzle so that the tip on the nozzle is one half inch
below the surface of the milk and in the center of the pitcher. Turn the
right hand knob to Steam - the milk will froth all by itself. DO NOT
FROTH OVER THE TINY WHOLE IN THE FROTHING NOZZLE. Turn off the Frothing
Nozzle when the froth is about one quarter inch from the top of the
container. To turn off the Frothing Nozzle, turn the right hand knob back to
center (off). The froth will continue to rise for a few seconds after the
nozzle is turned off (don’t remove the frothing container immediately – let
it continue for a few seconds). |
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Cafe Americano' |
A Gourmet cup of
coffee which is made by either pouring one or two shots of espresso over a 6
ounce cup of fresh hot water. The crema should float on the top! |
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Breve' |
Any milk based
espresso beverage where half and half is substituted for milk. How about a
Cappuccino Breve'! |
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Espresso Doppio |
This is a double
shot of espresso poured over one shot of hot water. |
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Espresso Con Panna |
An espresso topped
with whipped cream! |
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Espresso Lungo |
An espresso, but
extract two ounces (use Espresso Italia Dark Roast capsules). |
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Espresso Macchiato |
An espresso, but
a dollop of warm froth milk is added. |
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Espresso Ristretto |
An espresso, but
extract one ounce. |
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Espresso Romano |
An espresso with a
twist of lemon. |
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Latte |
An espresso based
beverage that has a mixture of steamed and foamed milk, which is poured down
the side of the cup containing a shot (or 2 shots) of espresso. In this
process, the milk and espresso marbelize into a very dense beverage which
can be tasted with the very first sip! Lattes can be flavored by pouring in
1/2-1 ounce syrup for every 4 ounces in the latte. Remember to pour the
syrup flavor in first to infuse the taste into the froth and milk. |
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Cafe Mocha |
Mix 1 oz.
chocolate syrup and 1 shot espresso. Fill the remainder of the cup with
foamed milk and top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. As an
alternative, the chocolate can be steamed with the milk to produce a
chocolate colored foam, |
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Iced Cappuccino |
For the warmer months in
Vegas, serve an Iced Cappuccino. Fill a large cup with
ice, then put your shot or double shot of flavor over the ice. Pour your
Espresso double shot over the ice, and add cold milk to fill the cup.
You can also add whipped cream on top if you like with powdered chocolate
for additional taste. Stir the contents or your customer can stir the
contents with a straw if they like. (You could also mix these contents in
a blender for a truly blended specialty drink) |
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Espresso Milk
Shake |
In a blender, mix double shot
of Espresso, 1 oz. of your favorite flavored syrup, 2 - 3 oz. of milk, and 4
scoops of vanilla ice cream. Blend until smooth and enjoy! |
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Clean the Frothing Nozzle |
At the end of
the day or after heavy frothing use, place a tall container
under the Frothing Nozzle and turn the right-hand knob down to Clean for
15 seconds. The clean cycle will remove any milk residue from the inside
of the internal Frothing Nozzle. The clean cycle puts out steam initially
that turns to a steady stream of water. After you turn the knob back to
center (off), leave the tall container under the Frothing Nozzle while it
heats back to steam temperature (it will spit water for a few seconds and
then turn back to steam). Also wipe off the outside of the frothing
nozzle between uses, or remove the Frothing Nozzle Sleeve and rinse it off
to prevent the build-up of milk crust |
