by kingofkingscof | Jan 12, 2023 | Espresso Accessories
Illy espresso cups are a popular choice for coffee lovers around the world. Illy, the Italian-based company was founded in Trieste, Italy and has been producing high-quality espresso since 1933. Their coffee, cups and other accessories are renowned for their quality...
by kingofkingscof | Jan 12, 2023 | Espresso Guides
Espresso machines are a great way to make delicious coffee drinks at home. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or just looking for a way to make your morning cup of joe a little more special, an espresso machine can help you do just that. But with so many different...
by kingofkingscof | Jan 2, 2023 | Espresso FAQs
A portafilter is designed to hold ground coffee beans for making espresso and is attached to a grouphead, like the E61 grouphead, on an espresso machine to produce espresso. The portafilter consists of a metal attachment head, an opening to accept filter baskets, and...
by kingofkingscof | Dec 29, 2022 | Espresso FAQs
There are a lot of variables that go into calculating how much caffeine is in a shot of espresso. You have to factor in grind size, puck depth, tamping method, bean type (caffeinated vs decaffeinated), region and elevation the coffee beans are grown in, espresso...
by kingofkingscof | Dec 28, 2022 | Espresso Accessories
For those baristas out there looking for an espresso ecosystem that works flawlessly with your 58mm portafilter, you might want to check out the Pullman System that includes the Pullman basket, Chisel (Distributor) and Tamper (Know as the big step). Pullman System The...
by kingofkingscof | Dec 23, 2022 | Cafe
If you’re looking for the best espresso coffee shops in Austin, Texas and love cycling, you have come to the right place. Austin is know for it’s fantastic food and music, and it is also known for some amazing cycling / espresso coffee adventures. If you...
by kingofkingscof | Dec 23, 2022 | Espresso Accessories
Choosing the right portafilter seems a bit tricky these days. Most of the big name commercial grade espresso machines use the classic Faema E61 grouphead with a 58mm portafilter, but not all of them. If you look at the lower end consumer or prosumer brands from...
