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• EssentialEspresso coffee makerWater to 9 bars of pressure through fine and pressed coffee. Here are the machine types, from the lever to the double boiler.€150–3500approx.
• RecommendedEspresso grinderElectric grinder with very fine adjustment, designed for espresso. It matters more than the machine itself.€150–700approx.
• RecommendedMilk jarThe steel pitcher with peak to vaporize and texturize the milk. It helps you get microfoam and draw in the cup.€10–30approx.
• Optional0,1 g baseA scale with precision of 0,1 g and timer. Weighing coffee and water is the easiest way to repeat a good cup.€15–250approx.
• OptionalThermometerTo know what temperature the water, milk or grain are at. Useful if your kettle does not regulate and almost compulsory to toast.€8–30approx.
• OptionalMilk spumerMilk spuma without espresso machine: with a hand-to-battery mixer or an electric pitcher that heats and beats at the same time.€10–100approx.

Method

1. 01

   Prepare a simple espresso of about 30 ml (recipe "Espresso," with 9 g of coffee) directly in a small glass of 90-120 ml.

2. 02

   Warm 30 ml of milk in the pitcher with the vaporizer, in very little air, up to 55-65 ° C.

   Without vaporizer, heat the milk in a bowl and wash it with the foamer for a few seconds.

3. 03

   Pour the milk over the coffee by holding the foam with a spoon. Look for half and half, or less milk.

4. 04

   Taste if you like and serve it right away, still very hot.