10 homemade espresso recipes using a professional coffee machine

Making coffee in a coffee machine is quite simple. However, it should be understood that even the most expensive machine is not capable of brewing espresso without human intervention. To get a strong, aromatic and tasty drink, you need to know certain rules for operating this device. Only in this case will the result exceed all expectations.

Setting up and using the device

When using a Delonghi, Bosch, Dolce Gusto or any other brand coffee machine, it is extremely important to initially set up the machine. After that, you can brew coffee in it.

Preparation and use of the device are carried out according to the following rules:

• Before brewing, all tanks are cleaned of dust;
• the device is connected to the mains. There are also models that need to be additionally connected to the water supply;
• turn on the electrical appliance by pressing the special button;
• Fill the tank with cold water;
• using a special regulator located on the front panel, set the temperature at which the drink will be brewed;
• the first heated water should be drained;
• adjust the water hardness level and the volume of liquid per serving;
• If you have a built-in coffee grinder, you should adjust the degree of grinding of the beans;
• choose how much coffee will be consumed per serving;
• decide on the type of coffee drink and launch the appropriate program.

How to prepare coffee beans for a coffee maker

The taste of coffee drinks depends on the quality of the beans, how they are stored, shelf life, degree of grinding and variety. If you have a coffee grinder in your machine, it is better to buy beans and grind them before brewing.

If not, then buy ground in small portions to use within a week. This is beneficial, since the powder will retain its aroma and taste, while you have the opportunity to try more varieties and choose the one that suits you. All that remains is to choose an airtight container for storing the powder.

Preparing coffee in a Delonghi, Nespresso, Vitek or Bosch coffee machine requires a medium grind so that the filter does not clog and the water flows into the cup faster. If this condition is met, the drink will be without sediment, but quite strong.

Water is the second important element of the drink. It should be soft, you can use distilled so that all the substances from the grains pass into the drink.

Recipes for making coffee in a coffee machine

There are many recipes for making coffee in a Delonghi coffee machine and other brands. It is worth highlighting the simplest and most unusual options. With modern coffee machines, you shouldn’t limit yourself to espresso and Americano. In such devices you can prepare a significantly larger number of coffee drinks.

How to make espresso

To brew espresso in a coffee machine, you need to follow these steps:

1. Pour 7 g of medium-ground coffee powder into the holder.
2. Tamp down the crushed beans. Only if they are compacted as tightly as possible will you be able to get strong enough coffee.
3. Press the drink preparation button.
4. After 30 seconds the cups will be filled with espresso.

If the coffee machine is not equipped with a function for heating dishes, it should first be doused with boiling water.

Doppio (double espresso)

Doppio is a double shot of espresso. This machine coffee recipe is pretty simple. Essentially, you need to brew two cups of the drink, following the classic recipe. Then all that remains is to pour everything into one container.

Ristretto

The main difference between this drink and espresso is the use of less water. You need to brew coffee as follows:

1. Pour 7 g of ground beans into the holder.
2. Turn on the water for literally 2-3 seconds so that the coffee powder gets wet.
3. Press the device power button.
4. Stop the water supply 15 seconds before the end of cooking.

Ristretto is also poured into pre-warmed cups. It is not customary to add sugar to it.

Cappuccino

This coffee machine recipe allows you to get an incredibly smooth, refined drink. It is prepared like this:

1. Pour 150 ml of milk into the pitcher.
2. Place the cappuccino maker into the container.
3. Whip the milk until a thick foam appears.
4. Start brewing espresso.
5. Add milk mass to hot coffee.
6. Sprinkle the surface with chocolate chips.

Latte

This recipe also calls for adding milk. The basis of the latte is espresso. True, the design is more complex than in the case of cappuccino.

You need to make coffee according to the following instructions:

1. Heat 100 ml of milk and pour into a glass glass.
2. Prepare espresso.
3. Pour freshly brewed coffee in a thin stream into a glass of milk.
4. Using a cappuccino maker, whisk 100 ml of milk.
5. Place the resulting foam on the surface.

Latte macchiato

This recipe also combines coffee with milk. In this case, the components are not mixed, but placed in layers.

To get a latte macchiato, follow these steps:

1. Pour 25 ml of chilled milk into a glass and immediately add 150 ml of hot milk.
2. In a pitcher using a cappuccino maker, beat 50 ml of the dairy product until foamy.
3. Place the resulting foam into a glass.
4. Brew espresso and pour it in a thin stream into the milk mixture.

Americano

This drink is valued for its bitterness and strength. True, it is not as rich as classic espresso. To prepare it correctly, you need to perform the following manipulations:

1. Pour the crushed beans into the holder and compact them.
2. Brew espresso.
3. Carefully pour 100 ml of hot water into the drink. It is extremely important to ensure that the coffee foam is not damaged.

Kokochino

To obtain cococino, you must first prepare espresso in a coffee machine. After this, the following actions are performed:

1. Pour 20 ml of coconut syrup into a glass.
2. Immediately pour in the coffee.
3. Whisk 150 ml of milk using a cappuccino maker.
4. The resulting milk foam is spread on the surface of the drink.

Correto

The technology for preparing correto is quite simple:

1. Brew 50 ml coffee.
2. Add 20 ml of liqueur to the composition.
3. Mix the ingredients.

Irish coffee

This drink is prepared using the following technology:

1. Add a couple of teaspoons of cane sugar to the pan.
2. Add 40 ml of whiskey to the composition.
3. Mix the ingredients.
4. Heat the mixture until the granulated sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Pour the resulting liquid into a glass.
6. Brew 50 ml of coffee and add to the rest of the ingredients.
7. Whip 30 ml of cream with a cappuccino maker and place it on the surface.

Cocktail “Pirate’s Dream”

Method for preparing the cocktail:

1. Pour 20 ml of rum into a glass and set it on fire.
2. Immediately pour in 20 ml of coconut syrup. It is extremely important to complete these steps before the liquid stops burning.
3. Add 50 ml of coffee to the composition.

It is recommended to decorate the surface of the Pirate's Dream cocktail with whipped cream

Cocktail “Con Panna”

This unusual cocktail is prepared using the following technology:

1. The coffee machine brews 50 ml of black coffee.
2. Whipped cream is spread on the surface.
3. The cocktail is decorated with grated chocolate and coconut flakes.

Rough coffee

To prepare delicious raff coffee, do this:

1. Brew espresso.
2. Mix 100 ml of cream with a pinch of vanilla sugar.
3. Heat the resulting mixture on the stove.
4. Mix all ingredients and beat them with a blender.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino came to us from sunny Italy. It is based on espresso, to which steamed hot milk is added.

Cappuccino has become a very popular and favorite drink. Do you know his story? It is believed that its name comes from the name of the famous European monastic order - the Capuchins. So far, no exact historical evidence has been found that Capuchins are related to this drink, but there is a beautiful legend. She claims that it was they who invented this delicious invigorating drink. But most likely, the connection here is not with the monks themselves, but with the shade of their cassock. The monks of the Capuchin Order wore robes that were very similar in color to the drink made from a mixture of cream and egg yolks, popular in the 18th century. It began to be prepared in those days in Austria. But in relation to the coffee drink, the name cappuccino began to be used only from the beginning of the 20th century.

The composition of the cappuccino includes:

• coffee;
• some milk;
• milk foam.

This drink has a mild taste and unique aroma. Many women like him. It won't be difficult for you to prepare it yourself. The main thing is to strictly follow all stages of the technological process.

Steps for making cappuccino:

1. First, you need to prepare a traditional espresso in the coffee machine.
2. You need to take a cup with a volume of 150 ml. Pour the prepared espresso into it.
3. Now you need to add equal parts of milk and milk foam into the cup. Eventually they have to fill the cup. The foam is created using steam in a coffee machine. At the same time, it should resemble the surface of glass. The temperature of the milk should be about 65 degrees. The fact is that it is at this temperature that lactose begins to break down. It produces sucrose and glucose. They add a special sweetness to the drink.
4. If you want a drink with a more interesting taste, add a little regular cocoa to it. It will highlight the taste and give it a zest.
5. Please note that to serve cappuccino you need to take a preheated cup with thick walls. The volume of the cup is no more than 210 ml. In it, the drink will not cool down quickly, and you will be able to enjoy a strong and hot cappuccino. But in Italy, a special cup called tazza is used to serve cappuccino. Its shape strongly resembles a bowl with a small handle. To make tazza, only thick-walled ceramics are always used. To ensure that cappuccino cups are always warm, in cafes they are placed on the warm boilers of professional coffee machines.

It’s also worth stopping at the milk foam. It won’t be difficult for you to make it using a coffee machine. In a coffee shop, you probably paid attention to the beautiful drawings that baristas masterfully make on milk foam. This art is not difficult to learn. The main thing is experience. With just a little practice, you too can decorate your drinks with exquisite designs. By the way, this art is called latte art. It appeared in Italy and soon baristas all over the world began to master this simple skill. And for such a drawing you need very little - fresh milk, coffee and the desire to create. The coffee itself acts as the color, and the background is airy milk foam. It's simply amazing how beautiful such drawings can be. You can find examples of them on the Internet. Don’t try to immediately master the most beautiful and complex ones. Start with a simple design, such as a heart or a twig. The drink that you decorate in this way will immediately acquire its own personality and become even more appetizing.

By the way, in Italy it is customary to serve cappuccino with a fragrant fresh bun. This is the Italians' favorite breakfast dessert.

Caring for your coffee machine

The service life of a machine designed for preparing coffee drinks directly depends on how it is cared for. Limescale poses a particular danger to the device. It is extremely important to get rid of it in a timely manner.

The coffee machine must be cleaned of coffee oils. They lead to the formation of plaque and clogging of filters.

Many devices are equipped with automatic decalcification and cleaning functions. When using such devices, cleaning is as simple as possible. You just need to press the appropriate button.

If there is no such function, you should do the following:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Pour water into the compartment in which the remaining coffee powder settles and add a decalcifier.
3. Turn on the coffee machine and leave it running for a quarter of an hour.
4. Turn off the device and drain the water.
5. Repeat all steps until the tank is empty.
6. At the last stage, this operation is carried out with clean water.

It is also possible to use vinegar and citric acid in the fight against scale.

Rules for a tasty drink

Before turning it on for the first time, it is important to know how to properly brew strong coffee in a coffee machine so that it meets the following requirements:

• espresso should have the consistency of syrup, that is, be thick;

• foam should form on top, which is only possible when using fresh grains;

• the amount of water should not exceed the norm for espresso, otherwise the taste will be weak;

• The strength can be increased by compacting the coffee powder well in the cone.

If you are not satisfied with the operation of the coffee maker, you need to review the instructions again and try to correct the settings.

Video: Coffee from a coffee machine - preparation details

Useful tips

Knowing the secrets of preparing coffee drinks, you will be able to achieve excellent results. When using a coffee machine, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• Do not use overly finely ground grains. The grounds will end up in the finished drink. In addition, such powder clogs filters;
• the temperature should be set within 90-98 degrees;
• Be sure to warm up the cups before pouring the drink into them;
• grind the beans immediately before starting cooking;
• use purified, bottled water.

The coffee machine is an incredibly easy to use machine. The device performs almost all actions automatically. True, to prepare unusual, original drinks, human participation is still required. It takes very little effort to get an incredibly delicious coffee cocktail. You just need to follow the instructions.