New manual lever espresso maker
We do a lot of boon docking and my bride thrives on Soy Cappuccinos in the morning. Now my wife very used to very good espresso from high end coffee houses. We purchase a ROK unit to make espresso s...
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Vintage465 wrote:
We have a hard time getting a consistent "sweet" meaning not bitter shot with the stove top unit. But then, to me, all espresso tastes bitter. That's why I drink good ole black coffee.
I'm not sure how your stovetop unit works, but bitterness can be caused by the water getting too hot. The ideal range is 195° to 205°. An instant read thermometer is a must.
