Making coffee in a coffee machine - simple and original recipes

Making coffee in a coffee machine is quite simple. However, it should be understood that even the most expensive machine is not capable of brewing espresso without human intervention. To get a strong, aromatic and tasty drink, you need to know certain rules for operating this device. Only in this case will the result exceed all expectations.

Setting up and using the device

When using a Delonghi, Bosch, Dolce Gusto or any other brand coffee machine, it is extremely important to initially set up the machine. After that, you can brew coffee in it.

Preparation and use of the device are carried out according to the following rules:

• Before brewing, all tanks are cleaned of dust;
• the device is connected to the mains. There are also models that need to be additionally connected to the water supply;
• turn on the electrical appliance by pressing the special button;
• Fill the tank with cold water;
• using a special regulator located on the front panel, set the temperature at which the drink will be brewed;
• the first heated water should be drained;
• adjust the water hardness level and the volume of liquid per serving;
• If you have a built-in coffee grinder, you should adjust the degree of grinding of the beans;
• choose how much coffee will be consumed per serving;
• decide on the type of coffee drink and launch the appropriate program.

Recipes for making coffee in a coffee machine

There are many recipes for making coffee in a Delonghi coffee machine and other brands. It is worth highlighting the simplest and most unusual options. With modern coffee machines, you shouldn’t limit yourself to espresso and Americano. In such devices you can prepare a significantly larger number of coffee drinks.

How to make espresso

To brew espresso in a coffee machine, you need to follow these steps:

1. Pour 7 g of medium-ground coffee powder into the holder.
2. Tamp down the crushed beans. Only if they are compacted as tightly as possible will you be able to get strong enough coffee.
3. Press the drink preparation button.
4. After 30 seconds the cups will be filled with espresso.

If the coffee machine is not equipped with a function for heating dishes, it should first be doused with boiling water.

Doppio (double espresso)

Doppio is a double shot of espresso. This machine coffee recipe is pretty simple. Essentially, you need to brew two cups of the drink, following the classic recipe. Then all that remains is to pour everything into one container.

Ristretto

The main difference between this drink and espresso is the use of less water. You need to brew coffee as follows:

1. Pour 7 g of ground beans into the holder.
2. Turn on the water for literally 2-3 seconds so that the coffee powder gets wet.
3. Press the device power button.
4. Stop the water supply 15 seconds before the end of cooking.

Ristretto is also poured into pre-warmed cups. It is not customary to add sugar to it.

Cappuccino

This coffee machine recipe allows you to get an incredibly smooth, refined drink. It is prepared like this:

1. Pour 150 ml of milk into the pitcher.
2. Place the cappuccino maker into the container.
3. Whip the milk until a thick foam appears.
4. Start brewing espresso.
5. Add milk mass to hot coffee.
6. Sprinkle the surface with chocolate chips.

Latte

This recipe also calls for adding milk. The basis of the latte is espresso. True, the design is more complex than in the case of cappuccino.

You need to make coffee according to the following instructions:

1. Heat 100 ml of milk and pour into a glass glass.
2. Prepare espresso.
3. Pour freshly brewed coffee in a thin stream into a glass of milk.
4. Using a cappuccino maker, whisk 100 ml of milk.
5. Place the resulting foam on the surface.

Latte macchiato

This recipe also combines coffee with milk. In this case, the components are not mixed, but placed in layers.

To get a latte macchiato, follow these steps:

1. Pour 25 ml of chilled milk into a glass and immediately add 150 ml of hot milk.
2. In a pitcher using a cappuccino maker, beat 50 ml of the dairy product until foamy.
3. Place the resulting foam into a glass.
4. Brew espresso and pour it in a thin stream into the milk mixture.

Americano

This drink is valued for its bitterness and strength. True, it is not as rich as classic espresso. To prepare it correctly, you need to perform the following manipulations:

1. Pour the crushed beans into the holder and compact them.
2. Brew espresso.
3. Carefully pour 100 ml of hot water into the drink. It is extremely important to ensure that the coffee foam is not damaged.

Kokochino

To obtain cococino, you must first prepare espresso in a coffee machine. After this, the following actions are performed:

1. Pour 20 ml of coconut syrup into a glass.
2. Immediately pour in the coffee.
3. Whisk 150 ml of milk using a cappuccino maker.
4. The resulting milk foam is spread on the surface of the drink.

Correto

The technology for preparing correto is quite simple:

1. Brew 50 ml coffee.
2. Add 20 ml of liqueur to the composition.
3. Mix the ingredients.

Irish coffee

This drink is prepared using the following technology:

1. Add a couple of teaspoons of cane sugar to the pan.
2. Add 40 ml of whiskey to the composition.
3. Mix the ingredients.
4. Heat the mixture until the granulated sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Pour the resulting liquid into a glass.
6. Brew 50 ml of coffee and add to the rest of the ingredients.
7. Whip 30 ml of cream with a cappuccino maker and place it on the surface.

Cocktail “Pirate’s Dream”

Method for preparing the cocktail:

1. Pour 20 ml of rum into a glass and set it on fire.
2. Immediately pour in 20 ml of coconut syrup. It is extremely important to complete these steps before the liquid stops burning.
3. Add 50 ml of coffee to the composition.

It is recommended to decorate the surface of the Pirate's Dream cocktail with whipped cream

Cocktail “Con Panna”

This unusual cocktail is prepared using the following technology:

1. The coffee machine brews 50 ml of black coffee.
2. Whipped cream is spread on the surface.
3. The cocktail is decorated with grated chocolate and coconut flakes.

Rough coffee

To prepare delicious raff coffee, do this:

1. Brew espresso.
2. Mix 100 ml of cream with a pinch of vanilla sugar.
3. Heat the resulting mixture on the stove.
4. Mix all ingredients and beat them with a blender.

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Cappuccino

This drink consists of a mixture of espresso and milk. Most modern coffee machines are equipped with a cappuccino function. If the device does not have the ability to prepare such a drink, this recipe will be very useful to you.

Ingredients:

• espresso;
• milk;
• milk foam.

These ingredients are taken in a 1:1:1 ratio.

Preparation:

1. Prepare espresso in a coffee maker using the standard method.
2. Pour the finished drink into a cup.
3. Next, pour preheated milk and foam into the cup. The foam can be prepared using a cappuccino maker or obtained from steam in a coffee machine.
4. The finished drink can be sprinkled with cinnamon and decorated with caramel, chocolate or other topping.

Important! The milk temperature should not exceed 60º.

Espresso Ristretto

This drink is the strongest of all. Unlike traditional espresso preparation, this recipe uses less water and a large amount of ground coffee. The result is a concentrated invigorating drink.

Ingredients:

• 7 g ground coffee beans;
• 20 ml water.

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients into the coffee machine.
2. Press the ground coffee thoroughly and extract at a pressure of 9 bar. The extraction time should not exceed 10 seconds.
3. Serve the finished drink in a preheated cup. Add sugar if desired.

Important! It is recommended to drink a small amount of cold water before drinking espresso. This ritual is designed to cleanse the taste buds so that you can fully enjoy the taste of coffee. However, cold water combined with hot espresso can damage tooth enamel.

Espresso Lungo

This drink is a classic version of espresso. However, its difference lies in the fact that the volume of lungo is larger than a standard portion of espresso.

Ingredients:

• 7-9 g coarsely ground coffee;
• 120 ml water.

Preparation:

1. Place coffee in the coffee maker and press it.
2. Extraction time – 30 seconds.
3. Collect the finished drink in a preheated cup. Add sugar and cinnamon if desired.

Cold espresso with cocoa

This option is very good in the summer, when you want to invigorate and refresh yourself at the same time.

Ingredients:

• 1 shot of espresso;
• 1 glass of cold milk;
• 3 teaspoons cocoa;
• whipped cream;
• vanilla and cinnamon to taste.

Preparation:

1. Brew espresso in advance in the standard way, cool it.
2. Add cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon to the drink.
3. Dilute with cold milk and garnish with whipped cream.
4. Add ice and serve the drink in a tall glass.

Viennese espresso

This recipe is suitable for lovers of savory flavors and spices.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings of espresso;
• 0.5 tsp. cinnamon;
• 0.5 tsp. allspice;
• 3 pcs. carnations;
• whipped cream.

Preparation:

1. Prepare 2 servings of espresso and combine them in one cup.
2. Add crushed spices to the finished drink.
3. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Latte

This drink consists of several layers of coffee and milk. This is what people often like to decorate with various designs.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings of espresso;
• 125 ml milk;
• sugar or honey to taste;
• whipped cream.

Preparation:

1. Prepare 2 servings of espresso.
2. Heat the milk to 65º.
3. Beat hot milk with a blender until a stable foam forms.
4. Alternately pour the milk froth and espresso into a tall glass. The layers should be clearly visible.
5. The last layer is milk foam.
6. If desired, add sugar or honey to the drink and garnish with whipped cream.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

The unusual coffee drink was first prepared at the famous Starbucks coffee shop. However, you can prepare it at home.

Ingredients:

• double espresso;
• 3 tbsp. l. pumpkin puree;
• 0.5 tsp. ginger;
• 0.5 tsp. allspice;
• a pinch of cinnamon;
• 1 tsp. nutmeg;
• 4 things. carnations;
• a pinch of vanilla;
• whipped cream for decoration.

Preparation:

1. Prepare double espresso.
2. Heat the milk to 65º, combine it with spices.
3. Beat the milk with a blender until a stable foam forms.
4. Alternately pour coffee and milk into a tall glass.
5. Garnish the drink with whipped cream.

Frappuccino

Another summer recipe in our selection.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings of espresso;
• 2 tbsp. l. chocolate or caramel syrup;
• 100 ml milk;
• a couple of ice cubes;
• sugar to taste;
• grated chocolate and whipped cream for decoration.

Preparation:

1. Prepare a double espresso and let it cool.
2. Combine coffee, milk, sugar and syrup. Beat with a blender until smooth.
3. Add crushed ice and beat everything again.
4. Serve the finished drink in a tall bowl, garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate if desired.

Irish coffee

A tart, warming and invigorating drink will be an ideal option in the winter season. The main thing is not to overdo it with alcohol.

Ingredients:

• espresso;
• 50 ml Irish whiskey;
• sugar and cinnamon to taste;
• whipped cream.

Preparation:

1. Prepare one shot of espresso, pour into a cup.
2. Add sugar, cinnamon and whiskey.
3. Decorate with cream.

If desired, whiskey can be replaced with rum or cognac.

Caring for your coffee machine

The service life of a machine designed for preparing coffee drinks directly depends on how it is cared for. Limescale poses a particular danger to the device. It is extremely important to get rid of it in a timely manner.

The coffee machine must be cleaned of coffee oils. They lead to the formation of plaque and clogging of filters.

Many devices are equipped with automatic decalcification and cleaning functions. When using such devices, cleaning is as simple as possible. You just need to press the appropriate button.

If there is no such function, you should do the following:

1. Disconnect the device from the network.
2. Pour water into the compartment in which the remaining coffee powder settles and add a decalcifier.
3. Turn on the coffee machine and leave it running for a quarter of an hour.
4. Turn off the device and drain the water.
5. Repeat all steps until the tank is empty.
6. At the last stage, this operation is carried out with clean water.

It is also possible to use vinegar and citric acid in the fight against scale.

How to care for your coffee machine

The main care for a coffee machine is timely cleaning. In modern top models, information about clogged units is displayed on the display.

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Owners of budget or older models will have to clean the car themselves, following the instructions. Read more about cleaning in the article “How to descale a coffee machine.”

If you use your car daily, wash it at least once a week. After each cooked portion, sediment remains in the device.

Useful tips

Knowing the secrets of preparing coffee drinks, you will be able to achieve excellent results. When using a coffee machine, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• Do not use overly finely ground grains. The grounds will end up in the finished drink. In addition, such powder clogs filters;
• the temperature should be set within 90-98 degrees;
• Be sure to warm up the cups before pouring the drink into them;
• grind the beans immediately before starting cooking;
• use purified, bottled water.

The coffee machine is an incredibly easy to use machine. The device performs almost all actions automatically. True, to prepare unusual, original drinks, human participation is still required. It takes very little effort to get an incredibly delicious coffee cocktail. You just need to follow the instructions.