Espresso Machines and a Good Latte
I'm contemplating getting an espresso machine for the RV. Tried as I might, I can't fall in love with my husband's coffee. I want a tasty latte. Does anyone know of a good, affordable and small esp...
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Jagtech wrote:
A Moka pot is the best inexpensive choice. Its a stove-top espresso maker, so works good for the RV. Use it with a battery operated milk frother (heat the milk in the microwave or on stovetop) and your good to go.
Moka Pot
^^^This.
The moka pot will give you a nice strong cup. Get the 6-cup version, that makes one normal-sized coffee mug worth per brew. I don't believe it meets the "true" definition of espresso though because it doesn't build up enough pressure.
http://www.1stincoffee.com/what-is-espresso#
..."moka" style machines...rely on steam pressure to force water through the ground coffee. Steam pressure is only capable of producing up to 1.5 BAR or 50 PSI of pressure. A true espresso machine must produce a minimum pressure of 9 BAR or 135 PSI (pounds per square inch) to force the water through a bed of finely ground and compacted ground coffee. The steam driven moka pots are often sold in major department stores for $75 or less. They usually include a 4 cup carafe. True espresso machines are pump-driven or lever operated.
I have no experience with the milk frother, though. Just adding regular milk has always worked for me.
