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Buying My First Espresso Machine: Why I Chose the Giselle Prima Mola
I wanted a grinder, espresso brewer, and milk frother on a small budget. Here is why I chose the Giselle Prima Mola and what I would consider differently now.
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Personal notes on learning espresso, steaming milk, and making latte art.
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Learning to Pull Espresso and Froth Milk: My First Attempts
I started with 18g of coffee and 36g of espresso, but getting the milk right was another challenge. These were my first steps towards making my own milk coffee.
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My First Latte Art Attempts: Why a Simple Heart Was So Hard
A heart looked like a simple place to start. Trying to pour one taught me how much I still had to learn about milk texture and the cup I was using.
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Chasing Better Latte Art: What I Want to Try Next
Cup size, espresso ratios, beans, and milk texture gave me plenty to think about. Keeping things steady and changing one variable at a time became my approach to learning.
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