How to Make a Latte with Saeco Vienna Plus Super Automatic Espresso Machine
One of my favorite espresso drinks to begin the day is a hot latte. To accompany the video, here are the steps on how to use the Vienna Plus for this specific drink:
Instructions:
1. Turn the machine on with the power button. Power button is furthest left button on machine.
2. Steam and froth milk using wand. After machine has warmed up and is ready for use, press the right button on machine to activate the steam wand. When steam is warm and ready to use (green light will stop blinking and become solid) place steaming wand in cup with milk and begin to steam. (To begin steaming: twist knob on side of machine toward you.)
3. Press the steam button so that coffee and steam operational lights are both blinking. While the two lights blink, purge water from the steam wand (using the knob on the right hand side of the machine). After sufficient water has been purged, machine is ready to brew; both green lights will have stopped blinking and there will be a solid green light near coffee (middle) button.
Note: machine will not brew after steaming until water has been purged from steam wand.
4. Adjust the dial for espresso.
5. Press coffee (middle) button to begin brewing espresso.
Note: press coffee button two times in a row for a double shot of espresso, three for a triple, etc. if a stronger latte drink is desired.
6. Add steamed milk to espresso and enjoy your latte!
You can use the dial located on the front of the machine to adjust the strength and volume to meet your specific taste.
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Saeco Talea Giro Espresso Machine Walk Through
The Talea Giro is a super automatic espresso machine made by Saeco. Kathie and I take a walk through of the machine explaining the various features.
Notable Features:
- Simple controls
- Push dispense button twice for a double shot
- Pannarello steam wand for easy milk frothing
- Adjustable cup tray with plenty of clearance for tall cups
- Removable brew group
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Afterword: This model Saeco Talea Giro is now discontinued with the Saeco Talea Giro Plus taking its place. The only main difference between the two is that the Plus has a Bypass Doser to use with pre-ground coffee. The by pass doser can also be helpful for decaf coffee drinkers.
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Video: New Handpresso Dome Pod Portable Espresso Machine
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Espresso coffee machines became overly popular in the 20th century thanks to specialized coffee shops who left people wanting to experience those same great Italian drinks at home without the cost. What many don’t realize is just how long these coffee makers have been around.
The espresso maker was first invented in 1901 and since then there have been many versions to hit the market. Common mechanisms on an espresso maker include the portafilter which use a metal basket to hold the coffee grounds and a steam wand which can be used to froth and steam milk for drinks when needed.
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October Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
Makes 1-2 Servings
Ingredients
2 cups milk (used skim milk)
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin (we used more than called for – around 3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons sugar (you can half this amount – we didn’t)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup strong coffee if you don’t have an espresso machine) (used Starbucks bold espresso beans)
Directions
1. In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin, and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring until steaming.
2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice.
3. Transfer to a blender and process (we used a submersion blender in the pan) and process for 15 seconds until foamy. (If you don’t have a blender just use a whisk!).
4. Pour into a large mug (or two mugs) and add the espresso.
5. Optional Top with whipped cream and pumpkin spice.
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Breville Programmable Espresso Maker
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Chemex Coffee Maker Brewing Guide
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The inventor of the beautiful Chemex brewer, Peter Schlumbohm, once said, “With the Chemex, even a moron can make good coffee.” Now, Intelligentsia Coffee has produced a terrific video that will show morons how to make terrific coffee.
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