Welcome to our Coffee Machine Glossary! Here, you’ll find explanations for various parts of a coffee machine, helping you to become more familiar with your beloved brewer.
A
- Aroma Nozzle: A component that enhances the fragrance and flavor of the coffee by optimizing the flow of water through the coffee grounds.
B
- Boiler: The heating element that heats the water to the appropriate temperature for brewing coffee or steaming milk.
- Bean Hopper: A removable container on top of a coffee machine that holds coffee beans before they are ground.
C
- Carafe: A glass or metal container where brewed coffee is held.
- Control Panel: The interface on the coffee machine where you select your settings and preferences.
D
- Drip Tray: A removable tray located under the dispenser to catch any excess coffee or water.
E
- Espresso Basket: A metal filter basket used in espresso machines to hold the ground coffee.
F
- Frother/Frothing Wand: A device used to aerate milk, creating foam for beverages like cappuccinos and lattes.
G
- Grinder: A device, either separate or built into the coffee machine, that grinds coffee beans into grounds.
H
- Heating Element: The part of the machine responsible for heating water.
I
- Infuser: The part of the machine where coffee grounds are compressed and brewed.
M
- Milk Container: A compartment or external container used to store milk for beverages that include milk.
P
- Portafilter: A handle with a small cup basket that holds the ground coffee in an espresso machine.
S
- Steam Arm/Wand: A tube delivering steam to froth milk.
- Spout: The nozzle from which brewed coffee is dispensed into the cup.
T
- Tamper: A tool used to evenly press coffee grounds into the espresso basket.
- Thermoblock: A type of heating system in coffee machines, providing rapid heating.
W
- Water Reservoir: The container where water is stored before brewing.
