What Type of Coffee Can I Make?
Short Espresso
A single espresso consisting of 8 grams coffee and 30 ml water.
Double Espresso
16 grams coffee and 60ml water.
Long Black
A single/double espresso topped up with hot water to 140 ml.
Flat White
A short black topped with creamy steamed milk. Size 190 ml.
Cappuccino
About 1/3 short black with frothed milk. Size 190 ml.
Latte
A large cup with a double short black and plenty of steamed flat milk. Size 300 - 330 ml.
Hot Chocolate
2 heaped teaspoons drinking choc mixed with hot water and steamed milk. Size varies.
Macchiato
A smaller version of the cappuccino. Half espresso, half foamy milk. Size 100 ml.
Moccachino
Hot chocolate with a kick! 1/3 espresso, 2/3 hot chocolate milk (see above hot chocolate).
What Grind should I use?
Espresso - Fine
Plunger - Coarse-Medium
Filter/Drip - Medium
Percolator - Coarse
Stove Top - Fine
Tips for Frothing Milk:
Steamed milk (for latte)
Briefly place the steam nozzle in the frothing jug so it is resting just below the surface and rotate the milk to create a smooth compact foam. At 30 degrees temp (quite early on) , submerse the nozzle to heat the milk without creating too much froth.
Frothed milk (for cappuccino)
Place the steam nozzle in the frothing jug so it is resting just below the surface of the milk. Rotate the milk around in the jug allowing air to enter and create a more bubbly froth, then lower the nozzle into the milk briefly at the end as it heats up.
Other tips
Always froth small quantities (ie. no more than two cappuccinos worth at a time) When frothing, try putting the jug on a slight angle. Open steam nozzle for a second before submerging in milk to clear condensation. Always turn off the steam wand before removing the nozzle from the jug.
Other tips : to ensure you make a perfect coffee
1. To ensure the perfect cup, Ignite Coffee Co. believes in only supplying coffee which is roasted daily. This ensures absolute freshness which enhances the flavour. 2. Buy quantities that will only last for 10 - 14 days and store beans/powder in an airtight container, out of sunlight.
3. Airtight container - Yes, Fridge - If you must, Freezer - No
4. Ensure your grind is consistent with your brewing method. The grinds you should use are listed above.
5. Measure correct quantities of coffee. ie. 2 tablespoons for each 190ml cup.
6. Use filtered water as contents of unfiltered water may adversely affect the coffee's taste. ie. Chlorine can make the coffee taste bitter.
7. If making filter coffee, never leave it on a warming plate for more than 25 minutes.
8. AWAYS CLEAN MACHINES REGULALRY WITH THE CORRECT CLEANERS