Last year, Sanremo surprised the coffee industry when they unveiled details about the Verde, an environmental themed coffee machine. Unlike anything the company has designed in the past, the Verde represents Sanremo’s commitment to ensuring that coffee is enjoyed today, tomorrow and long into the future. Because we love coffee so much we are continuously […]
Picking up where we left off with our review of the Sanremo Zoe, the latest installment to our Hotspot on Machines series takes a closer look at the incredibly stylish and retro Sanremo Torino coffee machine. We take a look at the pros and cons to the Torino, the applications the machine is best suited […]
As part of our series of coffee making guides we take a look at the skills behind every great barista. In recent blogs we have taken an in-depth look at the processes behind milk steaming and the techniques involved in creating fabulous Rosetta latte art. In this post we explore a process of tamping and […]
Picking up where we left off with our review of the Sanremo Roma, our latest installment to the Hotspot on Machines series casts an eye over the much celebrated Sanremo Zoe. We take a look at the pros and cons to the Zoe, the applications she best lends herself to and what features help to […]
Espresso is normally brewed with water at a temperature range of somewhere between 88 to 95 degrees. A coffee machine that offers the barista control over water temperature is vital for difficult coffees, such as single origins and lighter roasts, but equally as important is the machines ability to stabilise the temperature. Skilled baristas keen […]
Before you can create those wonderful latte art designs you dream of forming on top of your coffee, you need to steam the milk to create the frothy, creamy texture. In this post we break down the steps involved with milk steaming, pinpointing areas which can negatively impact on how your final drink turns out […]
If you’re starting up a coffee shop or need an upgrade in equipment then leasing a commercial coffee machine is often the most viable route to take. Even if you have the money sat in the bank to buy a top quality coffee machine outright you ought to consider that most coffee related equipment needs […]
Selecting a coffee grinder to complement your machine is one of the most important decisions a café or coffee shop owner can make. As is the case with most products, models that benefit from a greater build quality and more capable features tend to cost that bit extra. When success or failure of your business […]
Welcome to the first in our new series of Barista tips. We’ll be providing step by step guides and useful information on a variety of coffee making techniques to help those new to the Barista world improve and develop their skills and knowledge. In this post we overview how to draw a Rosetta using professional […]
The first Hotspot on Machine review of 2014 sees us take a closer look at Expobar Monroc espresso machine. Produced in Spain, Expobar are renowned as one of the most reliable coffee machine manufacturers in Europe. A well established model, the Monroc maintains its position as a popular choice amongst non-specialist coffee retailers looking for […]