Have you ever wondered what the pre-warming stage is for each brewing method? To ensure the coffee equipment does not affect the character of the coffee taste, so it must be clean, as well as the espresso coffee machine.
Baristas are not just about brewing coffee or looking quirky with their elegant aprons, behind that all baristas also love cleanliness, especially when it comes to serving coffee. There is one thing that has been missed, apart from the ritual of brewing coffee, an equally important ritual, namely cleaning coffee equipment. In addition to ensuring cleanliness around the bar, baristas are also meticulous in terms of cleaning the coffee tools they use. From the smallest to the sizable coffee tools, they did not escape their eyes. This is all for the sake of serving a cup of coffee, is that all?
If you see a barista making coffee, there must be a problem in your heart, even though the cup to be used is clean but still rinsed with hot water. It is very clear when serving brewed coffee using a paper filter. There is a pre-warming stage that must be done so that there are no other compounds that interfere with the taste characteristics of the coffee. That is also the reason why baristas keep their equipment clean so that there are no other compounds that interfere with the taste characteristics of the coffee dish.
Then what about the method of brewing espresso, is there any special technique in cleaning the espresso coffee machine? As with other coffee brewing equipment, espresso coffee machines also need periodic cleaning. A few things to note, before making an espresso.
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Basket Filter and Portafilter
Get used to it before using it, the basket filter and portafilter in standby, always clean before use. How often to clean it, depending on needs, but make sure there is no residual espresso left attached to the tension spring. Remove the basket from the portafilter, clean it after serving, to stand by for the next espresso serving.
Rinse and Wipe with Towel
The intensity of orders may not have to wait, baristas are required to move quickly to meet demand. How to clean the portafilter after the previous serving, remove the basket from the portafilter rinse quickly then wipe with a towel so that the rinse dries quickly and also helps to clean it quickly. The portafilter is ready to use again, although the intensity of the order is too fast.
Shower Screen
This is where the water is shot and meets the ground coffee in the filter basket. Some baristas clean the shower screen using a small washcloth/towel and then with a group head brush to make sure there is no ground coffee left in the previous shot.
Grouphead Brush
The brush to clean it must also be clean, it must be cleaned every day and occasionally soaked with espresso machine cleaning liquid/powder.
Chemical Cleaning and Backflush
By entering liquid/powder chemical cleaning into the blind portafilter, it is usually used to clean the shower screen by shooting, because the closed blind portafilter will restore the water flow.
For further cleaning in the shower screen, depending on the intensity of the espresso serving. Each barista has a different opinion on this, there are those who regularly clean it once a week while the shower screen has been used for serving 100 cups.
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