Espresso Machine Parts

What is the name for the moveable arm that dispenses steam for aerating and heating milk on an espresso machine?

• Steam nozzle

• Steam valve

• Steam wand

• Fairy wand

What part on an espresso machine holds the filter basket of ground coffee during extraction?

• Filter Basket

• Group Handle

• Group Head

• Portafilter

This part prevents water leaking out between the group head and portafilter by creating a seal-what is it called?

• Head Seal

• Gasket Seal

• Dispersion Screen

What part controls the flow of steam released by the steam wand?

• Hot water outlet

• Group head

• Nozzle

• Steam valve

What is the main purpose of the jug when making espresso?

• It allows for the milk to move in a whirlpool shape

• It's used for heating and aerating milk

• It allows for accurate pouring of the milk

This is the metal filter that is part of the group head. It's function is to distribute the water evenly through the coffee grinds to ensure even extraction.

• Dispersion Screen

• Filter Screen

• Filter Basket

• Dispersion Basket

What part distributes steam evenly through the small holes to aerate and heat milk evenly?

• Wand Nose

• Steam valve

• Steam Wand

• Nozzle

Where is the measured potion (dose) of ground coffee beans held in the espresso machine.

• Dispersion Screen

• Filter basket

• Blind Filter

• Portafilter

This part is where the portafilter attaches to the espresso machine where it forms a pressure lock so extraction can take place.

• Portafilter head

• Filter basket

• Group handle

• Group head

What is the ideal temperature for milk to be heated to for espresso?

• 68℃

• 60℃

• 70℃

• 78℃