How To Clean And Descale Your Coffee Machine

Anyone who likes quality coffee has certainly heard of the coffee maker. But there is always the question, how to make coffee in the coffee maker? Is it really that simple?

We also had this same question, whether it is time to order coffee at coffee maker in coffee shops, or when it is time to purchase one to prepare coffee at home.

You will find that making coffee in the coffee maker is simple, practical and fast.

Making coffee in the coffee maker # step 1 - mis en place

Separate:

* your coffee maker;

* the ground coffee ;

* the coffee maker filter;

* hot water;

* and the container that will pass the coffee. We are going to use a mug.

So that the taste of the paper filter does not get into your coffee, pass a hot water through the filter. Discard this water. Read more at coffeepidia.com website.

Making coffee in the coffee maker # step 2 - assembly

The coffee maker is made up of 3 main parts. The filter holder, the body and the plunger.

* Fit the filter holder, with the paper filter attached, to the body of the coffee maker.

* Place this set on top of the mug.

Making coffee in the coffee maker # step 3 - ingredients

The amount of coffee used is two measuring spoons, the one that comes with your coffee maker. Add the coffee inside the body of the coffee maker.

* Interesting and optional to make a pre-brew of coffee. That is, put part of the water just to wet the powder. Stir a little. And wait a few moments.

* Now add the water. About 200 ml or even number 4 stamped on the body of the coffee maker.

* Optional to stir the coffee or not, with the pad that comes with the coffee maker kit.

Making coffee in the coffee maker # step 4 - passing the coffee

We will use the remaining part of the espresso machine, the plunger.

* Fit the plunger above the body of the coffee maker.

* Place your hand on top of it, and apply pressure. Be firm and steady.

You will notice that there is a layer of air between the plunger and the coffee. This air puts pressure on the coffee, so that it is passed.

How to clean and descale your coffee machine

Drinking coffee at home is cheaper than at a café or pastry shop, since the price of each capsule for the machine is lower than that of a café on the street. The question of savings may lie between the type of machine or capsules to be used.

Cleaning the coffee machine and descaling

Regular descaling is essential for the coffee machine to function properly.

Excessive dripping, reduced or no water flow, heating failures and noise can indicate that the machine needs descaling.

Perform this operation regularly, depending on the use you give the machine and the hardness of the water in your area.

Some machines notify you when it is necessary to carry out the descaling program.

Some manufacturers warn of the loss of warranty, if there are traces of limestone.

Cleaning must be carried out in accordance with the instructions in the instruction manual.

For example, on a daily basis, you should clean the drip drawer and the container for the used capsules, as well as empty the water from the reservoir regularly.

On some models, the cleaning process is automatic.

Some equipment descales automatically.

In others, descaling operations are manual and instructions procedures must be followed.

To avoid problems resulting from the lime build-up in the machine, you can clean it with vinegar or lemon juice, as the acidity will help to remove the lime.

You can use 1 glass of vinegar or 3 lemons for 1 liter of water.

Perform this action regularly: save on the descaler and prolong the life of the machine.

Descaling has no impact on the machine's energy consumption.

It also doesn't have much influence on the taste of coffee.

But we advise you to follow the brand's maintenance plan so as not to lose your warranty.