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Gourmet Coffee is made with our Espresso

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As American’s knowledge of worldwide "espresso culture" continues to grow, so too does the demand for espresso. This concoction, the base for many of the coffeehouse drinks consumed, can be elusive since coffee and water must be introduced in just such a way to pull a great shot of espresso.

The tools and techniques used by the coffeehouse barista to press coffee essence from the bean into a swirling emulsion of natural sugars and goodness, were simply out of reach to the break room.

Until now. The Gourmet Café System is a super-automatic espresso maker that combines computerization with a patented brew unit to allow easy access to true espresso-based beverages. An integrated whole bean grinder delivers every beverage "from bean to cup" with each selection. Veralto Coffee is proud to offer this machine as a service to our customers.

Official Definition of Espresso

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The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) defines espresso as 1.5 oz beverage prepared from 7 grams of coffee, through which clean water of 192 - 198 F has been forced at 9-10 atmospheres (130 psi) of pressure, and the grind of coffee has made the brewing "flow" time approximately 20-25 seconds. While brewing, the flow of the espresso will appear to have the viscosity of warm honey and the resulting beverage will exhibit a thick, dark, golden-red, creamy foam or "crema."

The Four M's of Espresso

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It’s said that the four M’s must be optimally present to create great espresso: the Machine, the Mix (coffee blend), the Masticate (degree of grind), and the Manner (the hand that makes the drink). All are interrelated and must be optimized to create a great shot of espresso.