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Our Ultimate Coffee Guide
One of life's little luxuries, a visit to the coffee shop is a real treat for some. But if you get into the habit, it can be a costly experience. With the help of a coffee machine, you can enjoy a decent cup of coffee in your own home, whenever you like… and what a lot you'll save in the long run!
Our Best Selling Coffee Machines
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We understand that buying a coffee machine is a real investment. The good news is you can buy from Lakeland with the full reassurance that you are covered by our 3 year guarantee. So if you buy something from us and you're not 100% satisfied, you can return it for up to 3 years – just bring along your receipt or emailed order confirmation as proof of purchase.
You can always trust Lakeland
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Making the perfect coffee
One of life's little luxuries, a visit to the coffee shop is a real treat for some. But if you get into the habit, it can be a costly experience. With the help of a coffee machine, you can enjoy a decent cup of coffee in your own home, whenever you like… and what a lot you'll save in the long run!
There Are Two Main Types Of Grinder
Burr: Connoisseurs say that a burr grinder is by far and away the best method – rather than chopping, burr systems crush the beans (a bit like a pestle and mortar) into thousands of uniformly sized grains suited to espresso. Burr machines have either a conical or disc grinder, and most have adjustable and pre-programmed grind settings to suit different tastes and coffee machines.
Blade/Mill: A less expensive option, manual and electrical versions are available, and a rotating blade chops the beans, but without the precision and uniformity of a burr grinder. Fine for filter coffee and cafetières, but take care not to over grind as heat generated by the blade may cause the coffee to taste slightly burnt.
The Golden Rules Of Frothing
The golden rules for frothing are that milk must be fresh as the proteins that help it froth start to diminish after about four days, and you should always use it cold, straight from the fridge.
Stainless steel jugs are the best for conducting heat – use a large one so there’s plenty of room for froth. To begin, use a thermometer when steaming and frothing milk – it should only be warmed to around 65°C, if it gets too hot it will scald, resulting in a bad taste.
What You'll Need To Froth Your Milk
If your coffee machine doesn't have a built-in milk frother there's a host of alternatives available to suit all budgets, from hand-held, battery-operated whisks, to compact machines that warm and froth milk at the push of a button.
Buy In Confidence
We understand that buying a coffee machine is a real investment. The good news is you can buy from Lakeland with the full reassurance that you are covered by our 3 year guarantee. So if you buy something from us and you're not 100% satisfied, you can return it for up to 3 years – just bring along your receipt or emailed order confirmation as proof of purchase.
You can always trust Lakeland