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Scorched!
As a coffee trainer I am exposed to different makes and models of espresso machines almost daily. New models allow expert baristas additional options: adjust pump pressure during extraction, pre-infusion, etc. Yet the vast majority of these machines brew at, or very near, 200F. Older espresso machines, along with some new La San Marco’s, use [...]
Ensayo: Rehearsal
Imagining the similarities that can be drawn between the role of a plant, and the role of a barista may be a stretch, but truly their roles are not much different.

