Automatic Coffee Machine

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Q: how do I clean an automatic coffee machine?
I heard vienager what is the ratio?

A: I use 1 cup of white vinegar to a full tank of water. Run through several times and then rinse with fresh water 3-4 times to get the residule out of the machine. This also removes any lime build up. For cleaning the pot...ice, salt and lemon juice is great! Swirl around together until the jar is clean.

Q: What is the best way to clean an automatic drip coffee machine?


A: Fill the carafe with 3/4 cup of vinegar and the rest water and run it through the machine. Then fill up the carafe with water and run it through again. That should clean any taste of vinegar left. It also takes off the hard water stains on the inside..

Q: What is difference in coffee made by traditional coffee machine and bean to cup fully automatic machine?


A: Taste!

Q: what is the best semi-automatic espresso coffee machine for the home?


A: An AK-47. Defintley.

Q: Do you know of an automatic cappuccino machine that grinds coffee (not prepackaged capsules) and steams milk?
My wife showed me briefly a picture of an automatic espresso/cappuccino machine that grinds coffee and steams milk all in one. I know there are some very expensive models, but apparently this one was under $500. Any thoughts?

A: The espresso machine that grinds coffee beans is called "super automatic espresso machine". One of the cheapest models is Saeco Spidem Villa - you can get is for around $500 and it has pretty good reviews. The page in the link below has a brief description of the main features and also a link to a video where you can see the Saeco Villa in action. Hope it helps.

Q: Automatic Coffee machines- which is best?
Hi there, I'm trying to find a reliable automatic coffee machine that produces a quality coffee- ie a frothy cappuccino and decently frothed latte etc! It can't be massively big so probably no more than 500mm wide and 600mm deep. The height isn't so much of a problem. It must be relatively easy to use and maintain (cleaning etc.). Prices are not as much an issue for the right machine. It can't take 3 days to make a coffee and quite IMPORTANTLY the hot water must be hot enough to make tea! At the moment all our current models use the same water that makes the coffee for the tea and this cannot be altered as it would burn the coffee- So maybe one with a twin boiler is the answer?? To explain- We currently have a chain of 13 shops, of which there are 3/4 different varieties of machine. None of which are amazing. Going forwards we only want to purchase one model to make a consistent coffee across the brand. Please Help!!! Many thanks

A: Braun is a good brand of Coffee makers. You can even do water through for Hot Tea.

Q: Are you supposed to put milk in the coffee or what?
I just got an automatic coffee machine and haven't really drank much coffee before. On the coffee tin it says add water and the same for the coffee maker, nothing about milk or sugar. Aren't you supposed to also use milk and sugar? And you can't put milk in the coffee maker right?

A: You make the coffee with water in the maker, then you can add milk and sugar to the coffee afterwards, if you want. Or you can just drink it black. Don't try making the coffee with milk instead of water. You can make another kind of drink like that, but not with a machine. The machine will overheat the milk and burn it. Just use water.

Q: I need cups for a Coffee Vending Machine?
Hello! I was lucky enough to get a coffee vending machine for free on craigslist. And it totally works! However, I did not get any cups for the machine. It has an automatic cup dispenser and I assume it needs to be the right size. The machine is a model RMI 850 LG CMS with serial number 81890. I have tried to google cups for this but have had no luck. I would even appreciate a good place to look for cups or a number to call. Thanks!

A: take down the name, make, and model number then call or write the company that produced the machine and they will tell you what product to buy or what could be substituted in its place. some times you could find the phone numbers on the web if you have the name of the company that made the product not only the serial number that doesn't always help you need both. i tried to research it for you but some of the information was not given so i could not complete my search. sorry i could not help more but this might help you to find the answer you are looking for. good luck in your quest, sorry again for not being able to help you more.

Q: What brand offers the best automatic espresso machine?
I spend way too much money at the coffee shop and I want to buy a fully automatic model (which grinds the beans for you and makes your espresso with the push of a button). I looked at several models online but there aren't any testimonies from people who actually own these machines. Does anyone out there own a Gaggia or any similar brand they would recommend? Thanks!

A: Fully automatic: http://www.epinions.com/Saeco_Easy_Espresso_Machine_2/display_~reviews If you're looking for a lower cost, I'd suggest buying a decent burr grinder seperately. One that has a hopper and grinds at a push of the button -- without holding the button down. Here are a couple of links to check out. Krups and Gaggia both makes some good machines. http://www.amazon.com/Capresso-Infinity-Burr-Grinder-Black/dp/B0000AR7SY/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5036313-2468727 http://www.amazon.com/Krups-System-Espresso-Cappuccino-Silver/dp/B000T8BHO6/ref=sr_1_29/104-5036313-2468727

Q: Is there a downside to using already hot water in an automatic drip coffee maker?
The instructions on my automatic drip coffee maker say to always use cold water, but I don't understand why it would make a difference. Since I like my coffee hot, I like to use hot water. I don't see what the problem is. Anyone got an explanation? Is it bad for the machine?

A: I assume you mean hot TAP water. If so, then not only is it bad for your coffee maker, it's also a waste of time. Hot water, straight from the faucet, contains more dissolved minerals (calcium, assorted salts, etc) than cold water does. It's simply because of the temperature...more solids can be dissolved in hot water than in cold. The same minerals that cause the scaling and "hard water" deposits in your bathtub will also clog up your Mr. Coffee. There are coffee machine cleaners (chemicals) that help remove these deposits, but eventually they'll build up so badly that the machine is ruined. Using hot water, rather than cold, will ultimately shorten the life of your coffee maker. Also, the brewing temperature for most coffee machines is just about 170 degrees F; the "holding" temperature (the temperature on the hotplate) is usually a few degrees higher. If you pour hot water into the reservoir, it won't affect the end-product coffee's temperature. Actually the same thing would be true if you filled the reservoir with ice! You'd end up with coffee of the same temperature as always...but it would take alot longer to brew, because the ice would have to melt first.

Q: Ingredients in quickie mart cappuccino machines?
I'm curious as to the ingredients in those automatic coffee machines that dispense cappuccino, mocha-type coffee drinks. The ones you usually see in gas stations/food marts. Does anyone know where I could find that out?

A: It is simply coffee powder mix. It is usually mixed with sugar, artificial sweetner or dehydrated milk. You can try calling th supplier to ask for them.

Q: Coffee vending machine?
Automatic Products 213 Electrical Coffee Vending Machine Could some one tell me if thes are good quality coffee Machines or not ..There 8 years old but look to be in very good condition.. Thanks

A: Drew, after 8 years of use, I would be looking closely at the seals and rings. I would be calling the manufacturer, if there are still parts for this line of machine, or is there interchangeable parts? I would be also having a close look at the electrics, this area is most important. Sorry to be the scrooge. Chris

Q: Hospitality questions! About coffee, tea etc.?
Here are some questions from the hospitality food and beverage course I'm doing. I have already answered some, but if they are wrong please correct them =) THANKYOU!!! 1.What are the different methods of roasting coffee? There are simple ways of roasting coffee and there are more technical ways, simple ways are pan/stovetop and oven roasting. In between there are home air-poppers and home drum roasters. More technical ways are the many commercial roasters out there. 2.How do you choose the correct grind for the method of brewing? If the method of brewing is only a short time in the appliance then the coffee should be grinded very finely so that the flavors release quickly. If the coffee spends more time in the appliance, such as a percolator the coffee needs to be a coarser grind so that the flavors don’t release too quickly. 3.How should coffee be stored? It should be stored in a cool dry place, like wine. Once the package is open it needs to be stored in an air tight container and used as soon as possible. 4.What equipment is used in coffee making? There are automatic coffee machines that make the whole coffee at the touch of a button and there are many other pieces of equipment used to manually make coffee; -Coffee bean grinders -Percolators -Boiling water units -Espresso machines -Milk frothing jugs -Milk thermometers -Filters -Cups and mugs -Saucers -Spoons 5.What are the different ways of brewing coffee? 1.Turkish - Grind: pulverized 2.Percolator – Grind: coarse 3.Regular drip – Grind: medium-course 4.Plunger – Grind: medium-course 5.Vacuum – Grind: course 6.Cold-water – Grind: course 7.Espresso – Grind: fine 6.What are the different ways in which coffee is served? -Black -White (with milk) -With cream -With or without sugar -Chocolate or cinnamon added 7.What is a scented tea? 8.What is the difference between tea and tea bags? 9.Why is tea brewed? 10. How are milk, lemon and sugar used in tea? 11. How are garnishes used to decorate tea? 12. How should tea be stored? 13. How should tea be served? 14. Why are non-alcoholic drinks gaining in popularity? 15. What fruit and vegetables (fresh, tinned and frozen) does your establishment use? 16. What dairy products are used in non-alcoholic drinks? 17. What cordials and syrups are used in non-alcoholic drinks? 18. What equipment is used to make non-alcoholic drinks? 19. What garnishes are used in your establishment? 20. What glassware is used in your establishment? 21. Why should equipment be kept clean? 22. Why should equipment be maintained correctly?

A: Two things: 1. Congratulations on being pregnant! 2. Coffee can be stored frozen for a long time. Once open, it can be stored in the refrigerator for months. I know b/c I have been doing this for years.

Q: This is not an ask this is history of Coffee for those interested?
Coffee History Timeline (Source: http://www.cappuccino.net/html/triviae.html ) c 850 First known discovery of coffee berries. Legend of goat herder Kaldi of Ethiopia who notices goats are friskier after eating red berries of a local shrub. Experiments with the berries himself and begins to feel happier. c 1100 The coffee first trees are cultivated on the Arabian peninsula. Coffee is first roasted and boiled by Arabs making "qahwa" --- a beverage made from plants. 1475 The worlds first coffee shop opens in Constantinople. It is followed by the establishment of two coffee houses in 1554. c 1600 Coffee enters Europe through the port of Venice. The first coffeehouse opens in Italy in 1654. 1607 Coffee is introduced to the New World by Captain John Smith, founder of Virginia at Jamestown... Some Canadian historians claim it arrived in previously settled Canada. 1652 The first coffeehouse opens in England. Coffeehouses are called "penny universities" (a penny is charged for admission and a cup of coffee). Edward Lloyd's coffeehouse opens in 1688. It eventually becomes Lloyd's of London, the world's best known insurance company. The word “TIPS” is coined in an English coffee house: A sign reading “To Insure Prompt Service” (TIPS) was place by a cup. Those desiring prompt service and better seating threw a coin into a tin. 1672 The opening of the first Parisian cafe dedicated to serving coffee. In 1713, King Louis XIV is presented with a coffee tree. It is believed that sugar was first used as an additive in his court. 1683 The first coffeehouse opens in Vienna. The Turks, defeated in battle, leave sacks of coffee behind. 1690 The Dutch become the first to transport and cultivate coffee commercially. Coffee is smuggled out of the Arab port of Mocha and transported to Ceylon and East Indies for cultivation. 1721 The first coffeehouse opens in Berlin. 1723 Coffee Plants are introduced in the Americas for cultivation. Gabriel de Clieu, a French naval officer, transports a seedling to Martinique. By 1777, 1920 million coffee plants are cultivated on the island. 1727 The Brazilian coffee industry gets its start from seedlings smuggled out of Paris. 1750 One of Europe's first coffeehouses, Cafe Greco, opens in Rome. By 1763, Venice has over 2,000 coffee shops. 1822 The prototype of the first espresso machine is created in France. 1885 A process of using natural gas and hot air becomes the most popular method of roasting coffee. c 1900 Kaffeeklatsch, afternoon coffee, becomes popular in Germany. 1905 The first commercial espresso machine is manufactured in Italy. 1908 The invention of the worlds first drip coffeemaker. Melitta Bentz makes a filter using blotting paper. 1933 Dr. Ernest Illy develops the first automatic espresso machine. 1938 Nescafé instant coffee is invented by the Nestlé company as it assists the Brazilian government in solving its coffee surplus problem. 1945 Achilles Gaggia perfects the espresso machine with a piston that creates a high pressure extraction to produce a thick layer of crema. 1991 Caffè Carissimi Canada, a network of espresso service providers is formed in Canada, modeled after a visit to Franco Carissimi (roaster and equipment manufacturer) in Bergamo Italy. It becomes the fastest growing network of private and independant super automatic machines providers in Canada. 1995 Coffee is the worlds most popular beverage. More than 400 billion cups are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.

A: Wicked. Since I replied first, can I get 10 points? ;)

Q: How do you like your coffee?
We like Sumatra and Kenya beans from Starbucks. We grind our own coffee, and make it in an automatic drip machine - pretty strong. I drink it with 2% organic milk.

A: I personally like coffee from the regions of Mandheling in Sumatra with a dash of milk. It is just heavenly especially when it is just after a downpour of rain when the weather is cosy and cuddly...