With Delonghi Steam Driven Espresso Machines, you not only will be able to make two espressos simultaneously but cappuccino as well. Steam-driven espresso was the original method and was the only method until the 1940s. Delonghi just made it better with the Delonghi EC5 Steam-Driven 4-cup Espresso and Cappuccino maker.
The Delonghi EC5 is a modern 3 bar steam-driven espresso machine that allows you to enjoy frothy, flavorful espresso or a cup of cappuccino and has a 4-cup capacity. The unit’s two-cup adapter allows for making two espressos simultaneously, while its swivel jet frother produces a thick froth for authentic Italian cappuccinos and lattes. Thoughtfully designed, the EC5 has a simple “on/off” switch with an indicator light, a patented steam-pressurized safety cap, and a large, removable drip tray for quick cleanup. It comes with an 8.5 oz. carafe that is made of heat resistant, highly durable glass, complete with a stay-cool handle and drip-free spout for graceful serving. Designed and engineered in Italy, the steam-driven Delonghi EC5 measures 11.25” x 11” x 8.25” and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Steam-driven espresso machines operate by forcing water through the coffee grounds using steam pressure. Water was boiled at 100C (212F) or above to create steam. Because of the increased pressure created by the phase change, the steam in the chamber forces the steam through the ground coffee beans. The pressure, 1.5-3.5 ATMs (atmospheres), forces the steam through the finely ground coffee beans.
Coffee experts say approximately 9 ATMs are required to force the water through the finely ground and densely packed coffee, which is normally found in pump-driven espresso machines. The temperature of steam driven machines is often too hot for espresso brewing, which may scald the coffee and create a bitter-tasting espresso for many. Lowering the temperature would produce less pressure and under extraction of essential flavor. High temperatures produce over extraction.
Nevertheless, many purists will only drink espresso from a steam-driven espresso machine. If you are a purist and want to learn how to make coffee back from the basics, the Delonghi Steam Driven Espresso Machines will allow you to quickly make espresso and cappuccino at your own convenience, right in your own home.
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