Barista tips

Watch here interesting video clips with barista tips. Unfortunately they are all in Dutch, but nevertheless you probably will understand what is explained in them.

The videos are being presented by Jeroen Veldkamp, multiple barista champion of the Netherlands.

How an espresso machine works

This video explains the various parts and functions of an espresso machine, including the boiler and brewing head.

Preparing espresso

In this long instruction video Jeroen talks about dosing and grinding of coffee beans, the use of a tamper and porta filter, and under- and over extraction. Then he shows how an espresso is prepared, followed by a cappuccino, espresso macchiato, cafe latte and a latte macchiato.

Frothing milk

Jeroen shows how to best froth milk. He explains why it is better to use full fat milk (because of proteins and fats). Also he tells more about the steam pipe and steam tip, and the best type of milk jug. Finally, he talks about stretching and swirling.

Rinsing an espresso machine

In the last video Jeroen explains how to maintain an espresso machine. First it is about daily maintenance, like flushing and cleaning the brew head(s) and back flushing using a special filter in your filter holder. Jeroen also talks about periodical maintenance, like degreasing and cleaning of the shower and the piston(s).