Automatic Coffee Machine
Automatic Coffee Machine questions and answers
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Q: how do I clean an automatic coffee machine?
I heard vienager what is the ratio?
A: I use 1 cup of white vinegar to a full tank of water. Run through several times and then rinse with fresh water 3-4 times to get the residule out of the machine. This also removes any lime build up.
For cleaning the pot...ice, salt and lemon juice is great! Swirl around together until the jar is clean.
Q: What is the best way to clean an automatic drip coffee machine?
A: Fill the carafe with 3/4 cup of vinegar and the rest water and run it through the machine. Then fill up the carafe with water and run it through again. That should clean any taste of vinegar left. It also takes off the hard water stains on the inside..
Q: What is difference in coffee made by traditional coffee machine and bean to cup fully automatic machine?
A: Taste!
Q: what is the best semi-automatic espresso coffee machine for the home?
A: An AK-47. Defintley.
Q: I need cups for a Coffee Vending Machine?
Hello! I was lucky enough to get a coffee vending machine for free on craigslist. And it totally works! However, I did not get any cups for the machine. It has an automatic cup dispenser and I assume it needs to be the right size.
The machine is a model RMI 850 LG CMS with serial number 81890.
I have tried to google cups for this but have had no luck. I would even appreciate a good place to look for cups or a number to call. Thanks!
A: take down the name, make, and model number then call or write the company that produced the machine and they will tell you what product to buy or what could be substituted in its place.
some times you could find the phone numbers on the web if you have the name of the company that made the product not only the serial number that doesn't always help you need both.
i tried to research it for you but some of the information was not given so i could not complete my search.
sorry i could not help more but this might help you to find the answer you are looking for.
good luck in your quest, sorry again for not being able to help you more.
Q: What brand offers the best automatic espresso machine?
I spend way too much money at the coffee shop and I want to buy a fully automatic model (which grinds the beans for you and makes your espresso with the push of a button).
I looked at several models online but there aren't any testimonies from people who actually own these machines. Does anyone out there own a Gaggia or any similar brand they would recommend? Thanks!
A: Fully automatic: http://www.epinions.com/Saeco_Easy_Espresso_Machine_2/display_~reviews
If you're looking for a lower cost, I'd suggest buying a decent burr grinder seperately. One that has a hopper and grinds at a push of the button -- without holding the button down.
Here are a couple of links to check out. Krups and Gaggia both makes some good machines.
http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-Infinity-Burr-Grinder-Black/dp/B0000AR7SY/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5036313-2468727
http://www.amazon.com/Krups-System-Espresso-Cappuccino-Silver/dp/B000T8BHO6/ref=sr_1_29/104-5036313-2468727
Q: Is there a downside to using already hot water in an automatic drip coffee maker?
The instructions on my automatic drip coffee maker say to always use cold water, but I don't understand why it would make a difference. Since I like my coffee hot, I like to use hot water. I don't see what the problem is. Anyone got an explanation? Is it bad for the machine?
A: I assume you mean hot TAP water. If so, then not only is it bad for your coffee maker, it's also a waste of time.
Hot water, straight from the faucet, contains more dissolved minerals (calcium, assorted salts, etc) than cold water does. It's simply because of the temperature...more solids can be dissolved in hot water than in cold.
The same minerals that cause the scaling and "hard water" deposits in your bathtub will also clog up your Mr. Coffee. There are coffee machine cleaners (chemicals) that help remove these deposits, but eventually they'll build up so badly that the machine is ruined. Using hot water, rather than cold, will ultimately shorten the life of your coffee maker.
Also, the brewing temperature for most coffee machines is just about 170 degrees F; the "holding" temperature (the temperature on the hotplate) is usually a few degrees higher.
If you pour hot water into the reservoir, it won't affect the end-product coffee's temperature. Actually the same thing would be true if you filled the reservoir with ice! You'd end up with coffee of the same temperature as always...but it would take alot longer to brew, because the ice would have to melt first.
Q: Ingredients in quickie mart cappuccino machines?
I'm curious as to the ingredients in those automatic coffee machines that dispense cappuccino, mocha-type coffee drinks. The ones you usually see in gas stations/food marts. Does anyone know where I could find that out?
A: It is simply coffee powder mix. It is usually mixed with sugar, artificial sweetner or dehydrated milk. You can try calling th supplier to ask for them.
Q: This is not an ask this is history of Coffee for those interested?
Coffee History
Timeline
(Source: http://www.cappuccino.net/html/triviae.html )
c 850
First known discovery of coffee berries. Legend of goat herder Kaldi of Ethiopia who notices goats are friskier after eating red berries of a local shrub. Experiments with the berries himself and begins to feel happier.
c 1100
The coffee first trees are cultivated on the Arabian peninsula. Coffee is first roasted and boiled by Arabs making "qahwa" --- a beverage made from plants.
1475
The worlds first coffee shop opens in Constantinople. It is followed by the establishment of two coffee houses in 1554.
c 1600
Coffee enters Europe through the port of Venice. The first coffeehouse opens in Italy in 1654.
1607
Coffee is introduced to the New World by Captain John Smith, founder of Virginia at Jamestown... Some Canadian historians claim it arrived in previously settled Canada.
1652
The first coffeehouse opens in England. Coffeehouses are called "penny universities" (a penny is charged for admission and a cup of coffee). Edward Lloyd's coffeehouse opens in 1688. It eventually becomes Lloyd's of London, the world's best known insurance company. The word “TIPS” is coined in an English coffee house: A sign reading “To Insure Prompt Service” (TIPS) was place by a cup. Those desiring prompt service and better seating threw a coin into a tin.
1672
The opening of the first Parisian cafe dedicated to serving coffee. In 1713, King Louis XIV is presented with a coffee tree. It is believed that sugar was first used as an additive in his court.
1683
The first coffeehouse opens in Vienna. The Turks, defeated in battle, leave sacks of coffee behind.
1690
The Dutch become the first to transport and cultivate coffee commercially. Coffee is smuggled out of the Arab port of Mocha and transported to Ceylon and East Indies for cultivation.
1721
The first coffeehouse opens in Berlin.
1723
Coffee Plants are introduced in the Americas for cultivation. Gabriel de Clieu, a French naval officer, transports a seedling to Martinique. By 1777, 1920 million coffee plants are cultivated on the island.
1727
The Brazilian coffee industry gets its start from seedlings smuggled out of Paris.
1750
One of Europe's first coffeehouses, Cafe Greco, opens in Rome. By 1763, Venice has over 2,000 coffee shops.
1822
The prototype of the first espresso machine is created in France.
1885
A process of using natural gas and hot air becomes the most popular method of roasting coffee.
c 1900
Kaffeeklatsch, afternoon coffee, becomes popular in Germany.
1905
The first commercial espresso machine is manufactured in Italy.
1908
The invention of the worlds first drip coffeemaker. Melitta Bentz makes a filter using blotting paper.
1933
Dr. Ernest Illy develops the first automatic espresso machine.
1938
Nescafé instant coffee is invented by the Nestlé company as it assists the Brazilian government in solving its coffee surplus problem.
1945
Achilles Gaggia perfects the espresso machine with a piston that creates a high pressure extraction to produce a thick layer of crema.
1991
Caffè Carissimi Canada, a network of espresso service providers is formed in Canada, modeled after a visit to Franco Carissimi (roaster and equipment manufacturer) in Bergamo Italy. It becomes the fastest growing network of private and independant super automatic machines providers in Canada.
1995
Coffee is the worlds most popular beverage. More than 400 billion cups are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.
A: Wicked. Since I replied first, can I get 10 points? ;)
Q: How do you like your coffee?
We like Sumatra and Kenya beans from Starbucks. We grind our own coffee, and make it in an automatic drip machine - pretty strong. I drink it with 2% organic milk.
A: I personally like coffee from the regions of Mandheling in Sumatra with a dash of milk. It is just heavenly especially when it is just after a downpour of rain when the weather is cosy and cuddly...
Q: What is a quality coffee maker that is from a reliable brand, but really inexpensive?
I broke mine and I don't want to spend a lot of money for this muffler! .... sorry, I mean coffee maker... I don't need a lot of bells and whistles, just the ability to make about 10-12 cups. I have a french press plunger and an old stovetop espresso for making one cup and I find they make better coffee... I always use fresh ground beans too.... but I need a cheap-o automatic drip machine that I can trust for serving 3 or 4 rabid coffeeheads at one time. Thanks for your input.
A: I would guess that you can get a black and decker walmart sells them and they are not that expensive