Can the La Pavoni Europiccola STEAM MILK?
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Can you make a good cappuccino or caffè macchiato with the La Pavoni Europiccola? Let's find out.
I will be testing the steam wand and troubleshooting the issues this machine has to obtain better results.
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CZcamsr Lance Hedrick uses a method that he swears will work with any machine. He’s a former Latte Art world champ. Using his method I was able to make my first cappuccino using my $25 Mr. Coffee Espresso machine which comes with a single hole wand and is designed to run for 2-1/2 minutes. I got a good 1/4” of foam on top of the cup.
I’m having trouble getting good espresso out of it though. The machine has a boiler, and a shower head, but no chamber or lever above it. You just turn it on and wait in hope -like a Moka pot. That’s why I’m looking at a Pavoni, I don’t like the vibratory pumps found on so many espresso machines.
I have found your videos most helpful, thanks for posting.
Cheers, glad it could help. I’ll look into replacing the valve. I would need to find one that matches the copper / brass of my model. You won’t regret getting a La Pavoni. Wishing you lots of fun. Thanks!
I liked your comparison to a classic car. The Europiccola makes you work for your results, whether it's the shot or the foam. It has a steep learning curve and is and endless source of rabbit holes if you choose to take the jump, but there is all the more satisfaction when it all comes together. I've been exploring my Europiccola (1984) for a few weeks, and both the shot and the foam are steadily improving. The first cappuccino was a weak shot with bubbly hot milk. Now the shot has decent body and crema, and the original nozzle makes decent micro foam. I'm confident it will keep improving with better technique.
Thanks man. It’s good to hear, maybe I should start drinking cappuccino more and figure it out..
Well that was interesting. To get the best foam. And admittedly it wasn't high on my priorities. I used what some call UHT milk after I saw some places in Sardegna use it. It got better foam and silkiness than normal milk. And I didn't open the steam valve wide like you did here. Maybe 4 turns. Never knew one can change the nozzle. That just reduces the volume of steam so you can stream for longer. Maybe that works. Like everything with La Pack no it takes years of practice! Buon appetito! Super video as always 👏🏽
Thanks for the tips! I’ll look into it, but am always limited since I need to keep consistency with the brass of my machine 😅
There is also an automatic attachment that is not very expensive and works quite well.
I’ve yet to find a brass coloured one to match with my model 🫤
Have u tried to just insert the tip not the whole way, just a litlle bit? This is how I get thick foam
It most definitely can.
Good to know 😄