Barista at Home!

"Breville BES870CBXL Barista Express Cranberry Red Espresso Machine"

I wrote this article on my personal experience with this awesome machine!

Wake up and smell the coffee! It’s a busy morning and the hour is already rushing against you. With a hectic schedule and that long morning meeting, there’s only one thing that will spring you up and get you ahead of the game, at least for me. Nothing smells better than freshly grinned coffee beans and listening to that espresso dripping into your coffee cup. There is just something about the smell and process of creating quality taste of perfection in minutes that indulges you in heaven. That first sip of espresso is so defined and pure, even the traffic jam in the morning will not stand a chance or the morning meeting! What makes this so fulfilling and exciting is having that professionally barista espresso quality machine right in your kitchen counter with no lines or hassle from rushing to the nearest café and actually arriving to work on time!

Regardless of your taste, the espresso should be creative at your desired taste for fulfillment and satisfaction.

Espresso Coffee Machine. The Breville Barista Express delivers quality and is built to bring that inner barista in you. Allowing that same café shop environment to your kitchen. Built with high-grade aluminum and zinc die-cast construction it is definitely made for sleek style and durability to last. Every morning you will wake up to that delicious espresso from the elegant Cranberry Red Finish. Not only are you saving time and money, but also you are crafting your espresso with numerous detailed factors and enjoying every sip of it. Like the powerful pump that is designed to pre-infuse grounds and increase that bold taste while the espresso gauge shows the pressure so you can keep monitoring it and showing off your barista skills.  And lets not forget the Stainless Steel Steam Wand that gives you full control of your milk pitcher for that delicious froth, and of course practice designing that flower for your cappuccino. Practice makes perfect.

Espresso Coffee Grinder. With the built in conical burr grinder, you have the power to adjust the grinding levels and even the dose which allows for that exact taste you are seeking and tweak it at any way. One of the key features is the patented razor dosing trims that gives that consistent extraction and a digital temperature control so you don’t have to stress too much about the precise heat that is needed, that’ll be taken care for you. The quality of the beans and the method in which they are grinded is important because that will increase that caffeine needed to take on the day and make business! I love how I can control how strong I want it or not because there is no time to explain that to a barista at Starbucks now is there.

Lattes or Espressos. Whatever sets your mood, whether it’s that daring shot of espresso or the elegant and sophisticated Latte or Cappuccino, the Breville Barista Express will deliver that right to your kitchen and you can even imagine running your own café shop. Features like the Hot Water Dispenser makes crafting the Americano a breeze, or the Hands-Free Grinding that gives you the power of one touch to have fresh grounds in seconds! The overall beauty is you can skip all the lines and have the quality and taste right in your home!  

Fix the Sip! 5 Reasons why your Coffee Taste Bad!

5 Reasons why your Coffee Taste Bad! 

Yes, ladies and gentlemen you all know what I am speaking of, the mystery from comparisons to the latte at Pete's Coffee & Tea or Starbucks to the mug at home. I have pondered on the thought of resisting the urge to walk to Starbucks to simply spend $3.45 on a cafe I can make for Free at home. The issue is all over us people and we need to create a revolution....ok not a revolution but a solution. :) 

So I decided to research some things that can possibly be a solution to the sad sad feeling of having sour coffee in the morning to pretty much make your day... well sour. I make coffee every morning with the Italian Espresso Maker, plus I also have the French Press from Starbucks and of course the 12-cup Coffee Maker for guests...if I ever get that in my studio. Obsession to get that perfect taste is a challenge I am ready to take on! But as I have the "Oh-so Happy" feeling in me every morning, not really, I make that coffee with the Italian Espresso. I add Soy and Agave to the cup and stir with a thrill it will send chills down my spine.......nope, not there.

So I Googled, what other option is there. 

According to TheKitchn.com, there are 5 common reasons people will nag and complain about their Kup of Joy. 

1. Coffee Beans are Stale.... Excuse me?
1. Buy Fresh Beans, invest in a Grinder which will give that fresh grind-ness taste.
2.  Store the beans in the Pantry
2. Experiment with Different Roasts
1. People have their preferences about that one Brand of Coffee, but there is nothing wrong on cheating with your Brand with another. ;)
2. Go from Dark, Medium, Light and see what is your sense in the roast level.
3. Clean your Materials
1. A simple and easy thing I think most people will understand, having clean equipment is important to make sure the taste is pure and smooth.
2. Clean after every use to avoid leaving residue and that metal taste behind.
4. For the 12-cup Coffee Makers
1. Do not leave the pot on the warm plate too long, it will burn and the taste will be long gone.
5. Water Quality
1. Most important, believe it or not the purity of the water is what creates that taste in the beginning.
2. Evident because it is a water based drink, so used bottle water or purified water to create that quality taste. 

Well, that is what I see as the solution to the problematic irritation of sour and regretful coffee in the morning. So go on my Dear Friends and experiment with various roasts and preparations as I know you all faced this issue and would like that quality taste similar to the coffee shops you spend money on.