espresso maker
Definition
Noun: A device specifically designed to brew espresso coffee by forcing hot water or live steam under high pressure through finely-ground, dark roasted coffee beans.
Usage
An espresso maker is a specialized appliance for preparing espresso, a concentrated coffee beverage. It operates on the principle of pressure, distinguishing it from other coffee brewing methods like drip or French press. * The new café invested in a high-quality commercial espresso maker. * For her birthday, she received a compact espresso maker for her kitchen.
Advanced Usage
- "Dialing in" an espresso maker: The process of adjusting the machine's grind size, dose, and pressure to achieve the perfect espresso extraction.
- The barista spent an hour dialing in the new espresso maker to get the flavor just right.
Variants and Related Words
- Espresso machine: A direct synonym for espresso maker.
- Coffee maker: A general term for any device that brews coffee, which includes but is not limited to espresso makers.
Synonyms
- Espresso machine
- Coffee machine (when context specifies espresso)
Related Phrases
- Portafilter: The handled, basket-equipped component of an espresso maker where the coffee grounds are packed.
- He firmly tamped the coffee into the portafilter of the espresso maker.
- Steam wand: The protruding pipe on an espresso maker used to steam and froth milk.
- She used the steam wand on the espresso maker to create microfoam for a latte.
Noun
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a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds
