Coffee maker boiler vs thermoblock

Rancillio Silvia boiller with heating element

The coffee machines use pressurised water and high temperature to prepare coffee. These coffee machines can reach the recommended temperature range of 93º-95ºC using two different heating systems: the boiler and the thermoblock. The thermoblock system has recently become prevalent in coffee machines due to its superior energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, select mid-range and …

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What is the Thermoblock system, and how does it work?

thermoblock vs boiler

The Thermoblock system is a heating method that uses internal tubes to heat the water quickly. The speed of the water flow is important to reach the exact temperature and avoid cooling. Unlike traditional boilers, the Thermoblock does not store water but draws it directly from the tank. When the coffee machine is switched on, …

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Worms in coffee makers. Myth or reality?

Worms in coffee makers

Have you ever heard of small worms appearing inside a coffee machine? There are testimonials from people who have found these little buggers even inside coffee capsules, but is it true that worms can grow inside a coffee machine or a coffee capsule? If true, it is not a widespread problem, as there are a …

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DGTimer: App for manual Dolce Gusto coffee maker

Dolce Gusto Timer app

Dolce Gusto coffee makers are among the best capsule coffee makers on the market, whether in manual or automatic versions. The only difference between the two versions is that the user is in charge of stopping the coffee preparation with the manual models. In contrast, with the automatic ones, the machine itself stops the preparation …

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Who, when and where the coffee maker was invented?

Who, when and where the coffee maker was invented

We all know that coffee has been a universal drink consumed worldwide for centuries. However, the traditional way of preparing coffee has nothing to do with today, as coffee machines are relatively recent devices. The classic and original way of preparing coffee was infusion, which was done by steeping coffee beans in boiling water and …

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10 mistakes to avoid when using your capsule coffee machine

Ten mistakes using coffee pod machines

Capsule coffee machines are undoubtedly the most practical coffee machines on the market, as they are designed to be simple, quick and efficient to use. The user of a capsule coffee machine only has to choose their favourite capsule, place it in the capsule holder and press a button to have their favourite coffee ready. …

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Capsule adapter Nespresso – Dolce Gusto

The Capsule Adapter Nespresso – Dolce Gusto

Among the most common questions asked by capsule coffee machine users worldwide is about capsule adapters. Is there a capsule adapter for Nespresso coffee machines, and is there a capsule adapter for Dolce Gusto coffee machines? The answer is yes; they are small devices or accessories inserted into the original capsule holder of the coffee …

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Which are the smallest coffee machines on the market?

the smallest coffee makers in the world

When we talk about very small coffee machines, we usually think of ultra-compact machines that can be placed anywhere in the house and which are usually in demand in the market for reasons of physical space. However, this is not always the case. The size of coffee machines depends, to a large extent, on the …

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Coffee machines for geeks

Creative coffee machines

We all have a family member or friend who is a geek (this is not meant in a derogatory way), that person with an intense fondness for a character, film or series, who maybe even collects all kinds of objects related to them. If you have to give a gift to this person, going for …

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The most creative coffee machines of the year 2023

The most original coffee machine

The coffee machine sector is a terribly immobile, very traditional sector. Despite the fact that there are hundreds of different manufacturers and brands on the market, a large percentage of the models are all cut from the same cloth. As far as design and aesthetics are concerned, it is sometimes very difficult to find creative …

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Barley coffee makers: A new trend this year 2023

Barley Coffee Makers

We have the habit of thinking of traditional coffee when we talk about “coffee”. It seems obvious. What else can be called coffee when we talk about coffee? Well, as it always happens, not everything is black or white. Apart from the coffee we all know, there are different types of similar infusions, such as …

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Why do coffee machines explode?

Why Do Coffee Machines Explode

Today we are going to talk about a safety issue that surely worries many users: why do coffee machines explode? More specifically, Italian coffee machines, which are very popular for their simplicity and low price, but which also have this small – or large – drawback. Accidents with this type of machine are relatively frequent, …

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Microwave coffee machines

Microwave Coffee Machines

When we talk about buying a microwave coffee maker, we are referring to Italian microwave coffee makers. It is a sort of evolution or a simplified version of the traditional Moka or traditional Italian coffee maker, which works essentially the same way. Still, to heat it we can put it in the microwave oven. As …

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Which is the most eco-friendly coffee machine?

Eco-Friendly Coffee Machine

We all know that there are many types of coffee machines on the market, as diverse as they are oriented towards all kinds of publics and pockets. And the need for a sustainable economy and environmental awareness is becoming more and more latent in our society. So when we go to buy our coffee machine, …

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The best hacks for your espresso machine

The Best Hacks For Your Espresso Machine

The maintenance of your espresso machine is essential, and that’s why we want to offer you a list of hacks and hacks to keep your espresso machine in perfect condition. All the espresso machine hacks we have collected here are perfectly tested and proven over a long period by users and experts from all over …

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Ten essential barista accessories

Ten Essential Barista Accessories

Although most users limit themselves exclusively to preparing their coffee in the morning and to giving an essential use to their domestic coffee machines, there is always room for the most demanding or skilful consumers. The latter seeks to give a plus to their preparations. Who hasn’t ever enjoyed the tricks and wisdom of a …

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How a cappuccino differs from a latte macchiato

How A Cappuccino Differs From A Latte Macchiato

In the world of baristas, and increasingly in the world of coffee lovers, there are two drinks whose preparation makes a difference and are the constant subject of comment and debate. We are referring to cappuccino and latte macchiato. However, among the general public, the differences between the two coffees are not always clear. For …

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What is the Panarello in a coffee machine?

What Is The Pannarello In A Coffee Machine

The Panarello is one of those parts of the espresso machine that goes almost unnoticed in everyday life. We use it, we enjoy our milk foam, and we don’t stop to think about it much longer. However, not many users know what Panarello is in a coffee machine. We know what it’s for and little …

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Refill Dolce Gusto capsules

Refill Dolce Gusto Capsules

All users have at some time asked themselves the same question: How do you refill Dolce Gusto capsules? Yes, yes, don’t smile that you’ve thought about it too, have you? Well, if your coffee maker is of this brand, don’t stop reading because we’ll give you the answer below. However, coffeemaker.top makes it clear that …

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Nitro coffee

Nitro Coffee

Not too many years ago, some gourmet and speciality coffee shops in the United States began adding nitrogen to cold brew coffee to experiment and explore new ways of tasting coffee. And it turns out that the invention is successful, people like it, it starts to become popular, it is jumping the boundaries, and so …

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