{"title":"Maintenance and coffee drinks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eKeep your espresso machine clean and build coffee drinks as they are meant to be\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eGood espresso doesn't stop at choosing coffee and understanding extraction. In practice, you need to keep two things in order: a clean machine and coffee drinks that are correct in proportion and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003eDo you recognize this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12q8llk\" data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4557\"\u003eYour espresso slowly deteriorates, while your beans and settings still seem the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxaz9v\" data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4617\"\u003eYour machine works, but contamination builds up unnoticed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eh62om\" data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4701\"\u003eYou make cappuccino, latte or americano, but the drinks seem too similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eIn this collection, you'll find modules that help you recognize contamination, prevent flavor loss, and better understand and correctly build cappuccino, latte, and other coffee drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eEven with good beans and better extraction, your espresso can slowly deteriorate if your machine becomes contaminated. And even with a good espresso as a base, cappuccino, latte, or americano remain unclear if you don't truly know the proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eThis collection is the practical phase of Espresso Under Control. Here you will learn where maintenance directly impacts taste and performance, and how to build coffee drinks as they are meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"4973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"4973\"\u003eWhat you will discover in this practical phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"130b7wm\" data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5054\"\u003ewhere contamination occurs and how it affects taste and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y2ailw\" data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5142\"\u003ewhy maintenance is not just technical, but directly impacts your espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vy1546\" data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5236\"\u003ehow coffee drinks like cappuccino, latte, and americano differ in proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13xch8o\" data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5307\"\u003ehow to build drinks correctly instead of doing everything by feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5519\" data-end=\"5904\"\u003eThose who make espresso at home often notice that taste and results do not only depend on coffee beans or extraction. Maintenance also plays a direct role. Contamination in your machine gradually builds up and can unnoticed affect taste, flow, and reliability. At the same time, for cappuccino, latte, and other coffee drinks, they are only truly correct when you understand how they are constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5906\" data-end=\"6209\"\u003eThis collection is intended for home baristas who not only want to better understand their espresso, but also want to maintain it well and apply it correctly in the cup. Here you will find modules on cleaning and maintenance of your espresso machine, as well as on the correct proportions and construction of coffee drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6408\" data-end=\"6492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6408\" data-end=\"6492\"\u003eWant to see the full series? View all modules of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/collections\/betere-espresso-zetten-thuis\" title=\"Collectie Espresso Onder Controle\"\u003eEspresso Under Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6627\"\u003eDo you want more control over your espresso and extraction first? Then go back to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/collections\/espresso-extractie-controle\" title=\"Collectie Espresso extractie en controle\"\u003eEspresso Extraction and Control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6762\"\u003eStill unsure about your coffee beans, roast, or freshness? Then check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/collections\/koffiebonen-smaak-keuzehulp-espresso\" title=\"Collectie Koffiebonen, smaak en keuzehulp voor espresso\"\u003eCoffee Beans, Taste, and Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"espressomachine-reinigen-onderhoud","title":"Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the taste and your espresso machine","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Protect the taste and your espresso machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e How do you actually keep an espresso machine clean — and why does that have such a big impact on your espresso?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Many home baristas pay close attention to beans, grinding, and extraction.\u003cbr\u003e But one factor is often underestimated: \u003cstrong\u003emaintenance of the machine itself\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Your espresso can be perfectly tuned, yet slowly start to taste worse as dirt builds up in the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDuring my first years as a barista, I worked at an espresso bar where machines and coffee grinders regularly came in for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e What struck me there was remarkable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80% of the cases,\u003c\/strong\u003e the cause was not a defective part, but \u003cstrong\u003einsufficient maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Machines arrived with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e brewing units clogged with old coffee oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e steam pipes with milk residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e limescale in pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e coffee grinders in which old grease had built up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Not because the machines were bad — but because they \u003cstrong\u003ewere structurally forced to work too hard\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Why maintenance directly affects your espresso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An espresso machine works with three elements that all cause contamination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee oils\u003c\/strong\u003e from fresh coffee beans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003emilk fats and proteins\u003c\/strong\u003e from frothed milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elime from water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Without regular maintenance, these can accumulate in the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You eventually notice that in your cup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e less fresh taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e unstable extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eless powerful steam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e and parts that wear out faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Proper maintenance therefore ensures not only that your machine stays clean — but also that your \u003cstrong\u003eespresso remains consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Four maintenance routines for home barista machines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Good maintenance does not consist of a single action, but of a few fixed routines that together ensure your machine stays clean and continues to function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In this module, we look at four important maintenance routines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edescaling the espresso machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning the brewing unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning the steam pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning the coffee grinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Together, these routines form a simple \u003cstrong\u003emaintenance system\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps prevent loss of flavor, blockages, and technical problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e These principles are applicable to virtually all semi-automatic espresso machines for home use — from \u003cstrong\u003eSage and Ascaso to ECM, Rocket, Rancilio, and La Marzocco\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What you will learn in this module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIn this video module, you will discover how regular maintenance helps keep your espresso \u003cstrong\u003econsistent and predictable\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You will learn, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e where contamination forms in an espresso machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e why coffee oils, milk fats, and lime affect taste and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e which parts of your machine and coffee grinder need maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e how a few simple routines help keep espresso consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e how good maintenance can prevent wear and tear and expensive repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Proper maintenance is therefore an important part of \u003cstrong\u003eEspresso Onder Controle\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e This module belongs to the Espresso Under Control series.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e This module is part of the \u003cb\u003eEspresso Under Control\u003c\/b\u003e series — a series of short video modules for home baristas who want to better understand how coffee, extraction, and technique are interconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e Each module covers one part of the espresso process, from choosing coffee beans to extraction and maintenance of your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe modules are based on insights from more than ten years of barista workshops by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/pages\/koffiekleding-barista-workshops-barista-tools-de-baristashop\" title=\"About the Barista Shop and Geertjandebaristaman\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeert-Jan de Baristaman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , in which the same question keeps coming back:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e Why does espresso sometimes turn out well right away — and remain difficult with other coffee?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e By following the modules step by step, you gain more insight into the choices that influence taste, extraction, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e When you know how to adjust your espresso correctly, proper maintenance helps to preserve that quality.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Therefore, this module connects logically to\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/products\/goede-espresso-zetten-3-gouden-regels\" title=\"Module 08 - The 3 Golden Rules of Espresso\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 08 – The three golden rules of espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e And when your espresso is stable, you can of course also use it as a base for cappuccino or latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You learn that in \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/products\/koffiedranken-verhoudingen-cappuccino-latte\" title=\"Module 10 – Coffee drinks and proportions\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 10 – Coffee drinks and proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3951\" data-start=\"3888\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3951\" data-start=\"3888\"\u003eAlso view the other modules within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Also check out the other modules within Espresso Under Control.\" href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/collections\/betere-espresso-zetten-thuis\"\u003eEspresso Under Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Barista Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55411149668686,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/4589\/9342\/files\/online-barista-module-09-espressomachine-reinigen-onderhoud.webp?v=1775240481"},{"product_id":"koffiedranken-verhoudingen-cappuccino-latte","title":"Coffee Drinks and Proportions – Build Cappuccino and Latte the Way They Were Meant to Be","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild cappuccinos, lattes, and other classics as they are meant to be\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is actually the difference between a cappuccino, latte, and flat white?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring barista workshops, I almost always get that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany home baristas now have their espresso well under control — but as soon as milk or water is involved, it becomes less clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does a cappuccino sometimes taste too milky?\u003cbr\u003eWhy does a latte feel weak?\u003cbr\u003eAnd why is a flat white often stronger than expected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer almost always lies in \u003cstrong\u003eproportion and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll coffee drinks start with espresso.\u003cbr\u003eThe difference is not in the machine, but in \u003cstrong\u003ehow you combine that espresso with milk or water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding coffee drinks from espresso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith one espresso machine, you can make a whole range of classic coffee drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this module, you will discover how to correctly build coffee drinks from a stable espresso base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong other things, we will look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eespresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eamericano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecappuccino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecaffè latte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eflat white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecortado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elatte macchiato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how proportion, milk texture, and pouring order determine how a drink ultimately tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you understand these principles, you can \u003cstrong\u003ereproducibly build classic coffee drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e with one espresso machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will learn in this module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video module, you will get a practical reference framework for building coffee drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong other things, you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat role espresso plays as the base of all coffee drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow proportions influence taste balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy cappuccino, latte, and flat white are built differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow milk texture affects mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to make multiple classic coffee drinks with one machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis module is part of the series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3951\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/collections\/betere-espresso-zetten-thuis\" title=\"Bekijk ook de andere modules binnen Espresso Onder Controle\"\u003eEspresso Under Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which home baristas learn step by step how beans, extraction, and technique come together in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFor the basics of espresso, you can refer to\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Module 08 – De drie gouden regels van espresso\" href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/products\/goede-espresso-zetten-3-gouden-regels\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 08 – The three golden rules of espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eAnd to keep that espresso consistent, good maintenance is important, as discussed in\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Module 09 – Reiniging en onderhoud\" href=\"https:\/\/debaristashop.nl\/products\/espressomachine-reinigen-onderhoud\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule 09 – Cleaning and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3951\"\u003eAlso view the other modules within\u003cspan\u003e Espresso Under Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you understand how coffee drinks are constructed, much confusion disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou no longer have to guess how much milk or water to add — you work with \u003cstrong\u003eclear proportions and a fixed structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis way, you can \u003cstrong\u003ecorrectly make all classic coffee drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e with one espresso machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReview bonus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule 10 is 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