The secret of the aroma of coffee: the coffee maker

2022. 08. 03.

The secret to perfect coffee
 

Italy is the home of coffee, if not in the whole world, but definitely in Europe. Coffee brewing has a tradition, culture and history on the Apennine Peninsula. Real experts also know exactly what the secret of perfect coffee is. Fortunately, they are not afraid to keep the secret, rather their goal is to preserve the knowledge from generation to generation. 

The secret lies in the so-called 5M rule. The bottom line is that there are 5 key points to making coffee, all of which must be taken care of if we insist on high quality. These 5 things can all be described with an Italian word starting with the letter "m".:  

• macchina: i.e. coffee maker: you must use the right machine for making coffee;

• macinadosatore: the selection of the coffee grinder is also important;

• miscelanza: you also have to choose the mixture from which the coffee is made;

• mano: you have to make the coffee carefully and precisely;

• manutenzione: coffee machine maintenance

Of course, one could write long lines about each element of the rule, but the truth is that there are things that cannot be taught. Routine and years of practical experience bring you the knowledge thanks to which intuition and instincts will guide you in such a way that you will not be able to make mistakes.

It's a long way to go. If you're reading this article, you've probably already started it. We help you move forward with new momentum!

Selecting the coffee maker

Let's face it, it's easy to get stuck at this point. Maybe you want to take your coffee drinking habits to the next level. Maybe you just need a new coffee maker for something. Maybe you want to invest in the perfect machine as a caterer. You might also want to buy one for someone as a gift. No matter what purpose you decide to go shopping for, it's worth doing some research before doing so. We will briefly summarize the most important information for you!

Manual coffee maker

Truly authentic tools for making coffee. They are atmospheric and inimitable. 

Unfortunately, its maintenance requires a lot of time and energy. It must be rinsed with water after each use, but no detergent should be used to clean it! Various chemicals quickly destroy the sealing ring and the filter. Still, it is important to keep it clean, because dried-on coffee can impair the quality of coffees made later. 

Lever coffee maker

The main reason why many people swear by lever coffee machines is that they allow you to experiment with different ground coffees. The braver ones even sometimes mix the different coffee beans, and even use a coffee grinder to make a delicious and fresh coffee bean themselves. 

If you take one piece of advice, it should be to try grinding coffee at home! No matter which grinder you choose, the fresh taste of the coffee and the feeling that you ground the beans yourself will be worth more than anything else!
 

It is also important to pay attention to the cleaning of lever coffee makers! With lever presses, the coffee lever or the spout most often become unusable. It is worth repeating the descaling solution regularly, but if the coffee has already discolored the surfaces, you can also consider replacing some parts.

Semi-automatic and automatic coffee machine

One of the biggest advantages of semi-automatic and automatic coffee makers is that they practically take all the burden off your shoulders. Capsule machines smuggle a little luxury into everyday life, as you hardly have to do anything and you can already drink your favorite coffee.

Of course, this does not mean that you do not need to pay attention to the maintenance of these machines as well. Removing coffee grounds is very important even if you have such a machine. You can even protect yourself against limescale with a water softener!

Coffee machines in restaurants

If you have managed to figure out what kind of coffee maker you want, take a moment to consider where you will place the machine. It is important that it fits in color, shape, and size to the place where you will use it - be it your kitchen or your catering unit.

The coffee machines for the catering industry were created in such a way that hundreds of coffees can be prepared quickly and smoothly with them in a day, always tailored to the given individual needs. 
 

And coffee percolators allow you to make coffee in very large quantities right away, so it's a good idea to get one for breakfast buffets, for example, if you run a bed and breakfast hotel with a breakfast kitchen!
 

Knowing the secret, you can now surprise yourself or your guests with perfect coffee! You can tick off thinking about choosing a coffee maker among your tasks!

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