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Espresso
Stove-top Steam-Infusion Method
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Water is placed in the lower container, approximately 3-oz. per cup. Also
in the lower container, is a basket that holds the finely ground espresso coffee,
approximately 1-2 full rounded teaspoon of ground espresso coffee for each cup. If
you like your espresso stronger, add more coffee. The lid or upper pot is tightly screwed
in place to form a seal and the top container, the pot, is inserted in place. On models we
currently sell, the lid for the lower chamber is also the base of the upper pot. |
The combined unit is then placed on the stove over a low to medium heat setting. When
the water in the lower container heats, steam is produced. Because steam occupies more
space than water, it builds pressure and forces the hot water up through the coffee and a
filter to the pot above.
Beneissimo!! Great espresso in a matter of minutes. Also, if the espresso is served
with a little slice of lemon peel or Sambuca, it is a great way to end a meal.
Please relax and enjoy your shopping experience at the Kitchen Emporium
and check out the various espresso makers we sell.
Espresso
cups do not measure the same as standard measuring cups. This
is a common issue when ordering parts or a new espresso maker.
The reason for this is that Espresso is usually measured per
espresso cup from which you drink.
As with coffee makers, a six cup coffee maker will not
brew six fluid cups of coffee. That would be a lot of coffee
indeed! A standard coffee cup is only six fluid ounces.
Thus a six cup coffee maker brews 36oz. of coffee or 4½ fluid cups.
Espresso cups measure approximately two ounces (2oz.).
Thus a one cup espresso maker makes one ¼ cup of espresso.
Below is a chart that shows the conversion of espresso cups to
standard measurement and metric measurement.
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ESPRESSO CUP SIZE CONVERSION CHART |
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Espresso Size |
Metric Equivalent |
Standard Equivalent |
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1 Cup |
59 ml |
2oz. - ¼ Cup |
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2 Cup |
118 ml |
4oz. - ½ Cup |
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3 Cup |
177 ml |
6oz. - ¾ Cup |
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4 Cup |
237 ml |
8oz. - 1 Cup |
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6 Cup |
354 ml |
12oz. - 1½ Cup |
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9 Cup |
531 ml |
18oz. - 2¼ Cups |
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10 Cup |
590 ml |
20oz. - 2½ Cups |
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12 Cup |
711 ml |
24oz. - 3 Cups |
Bon Appétit and happy browsing.
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