| What type of coffee can I make? | |
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Short
Black
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A single espresso consisting of 30 mls. |
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Long
Black
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A single/double espresso topped up with hot water to 140 mls. |
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Flat
White
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A short black topped with creamy steamed milk. Size 190 mls. |
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Cappuccino
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About 1/3 short black with frothed milk. Size 190 mls. |
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Latte
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A large cup with a double short black and plenty of steamed flat milk. Size 300 - 330 mls. |
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Hot
Chocolate
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2 heaped teaspoons drinking choc mixed with hot water and steamed milk. Size varies. |
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Macchiato
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A smaller version of the cappuccino. Half espresso, half foamy milk. Size 100 mls. |
| 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) | 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. Submerse the nozzle to heat the milk without creating too much froth |
| Foamed 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 smooth compact foam, then lower the nozzle into the milk 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 selector switch before removing the nozzle from the jug. Always turn off the steam button once you have finished steaming. |
| Other tips : | |
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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. |
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2. Buy quantities that will only last for 10 - 14 days and store beans/powder in an airtight container, out of sunlight. |
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3. Airtight container - Yes, Fridge - If you must, Freezer - No |
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4. Ensure your grind is consistent with your brewing method. The grinds you should use are listed above. |
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5. Measure correct quantities of coffee ie. 2 tablespoons for each 6oz cup. |
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6. Use filtered water as contents of unfiltered water may adversely affect the coffee's taste ie. Chlorine can make the coffee taste bitter. |
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7. If making filter coffee, never leave it on a warming plate for more than 25 minutes. |
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| 8. AWAYS CLEAN MACHINES REGULALRY WITH THE CORRECT CLEANERS | |