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Alexia'Espresso'Machine'

Setting Coffee Brew Temperature With PID Models

 The Alexia can be ordered with an optional PID controller. The PID controller provides

much better temperature control and the temperature can be easily changed without

having to open the machine up.

 To change the temperature press the up or

down arrow keys until the desired temperature

is displayed in green.

 The PID controller automatically compensates

for the loss of temperature between the boiler

and the group head so you may set the temperature to your desired brew temperature.

 The recommended brew range is 195°- 205° Fahrenheit or 90°- 96° Celsius.

Steaming Milk - Basics

First, let’s*talk*about*some*of *the*things*you*need*to*learn*in*order*to*become*‘barista-like’*in*

your techniques.

Milk – Whole milk works best to steam, both in technique and in flavor! Lower fat milks

contain mostly water which will not foam well and will be almost tasteless when steamed. After

all your hard work you will be left with a less than desirable tasting beverage.

Temperature – Your whole milk needs to be as cold as possible to ensure the creamiest,

sweetest, and best tasting micro-foam. Once the milk has reached a temperature between

150-160 degrees, you must stop the process. The longer amount of time you have with the

cold milk gives you that extra time to continue making the milk creamy and sweet tasting. Milk

heated above 160 degrees will be burnt and taste terrible.

Frothing Pitcher – Keeping your pitcher in the freezer is another tip which helps keep the milk

its’*coldest.* *The* size*of*your* pitcher*is*relative*to* the* size*and * number*of*drinks* you*will* be*

preparing at the time. Our recommendation on pitcher choices would be our own “Pro Barista

Steaming- Pitcher” which has become the pitcher of choice of the renowned baristas who

helped*train*Chris’*Coffee*Service*in*this*frothing*technique.**These*baristas*felt*the*Pro*Barista*

Steaming Pitcher promoted a user friendly rolling of the milk which made it simple to create

thick rich micro-foam for pouring Latte Art.

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