Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How do I make a good espresso? 

A:   The ideal espresso depends on a variety of factors. Make sure your machine is clean and only use fresh coffee beans. Water hardness, temperature, coffee type, mélange, coffee grind and the amount used also determine the quality of your espresso?

Q:   How do I get that nice creamy layer on my cup of coffee? 

A:   Water temperature and how the Coffee is grinded, combined with a well tuned espresso machine are important for creating an espresso with a nice creamy top.

Q:   What is the maximum capacity of the average espresso machine?

A:   A one-unit espresso machine can handle around hundred cups an hour.

Q:   Can I clean the espresso machine myself? 

A:   That can be done, but you will have to follow the machine-specific cleaning demands. This means you'll have to follow the exact cleaning procedures and use the proper cleaning detergents.

Q:   I'd like to offer a wide variety of coffee mélanges to my guests, how can this be done? 

A:   During the day the desires for coffee can change. Multiple grinders combined with offering a choice in mélange, will provide serving to every need a guest may have. Early birds may require a strong-taste-mélange whereas a soft 100% Top Arabica espresso mélange will do perfect as a dinner digestive.

Q:   Smit & Dorlas: coffee only? 

A:  We provide a wide variety tea blends as well. Smit & Dorlas Ceylon blend tea bags are made out of top quality tea leafs. We also provide tea in a wooden presentation box, premium quality, so your guests can pick their blend and prepare a traditional cup of tea.

Q: What else can Smit & Dorlas offer me?

A: Smit & Dorlas offers a full coverage concept: besides our superior coffees, we provide sugar sticks, milk cups and cookies. We can also provide beautiful porcelain to serve the products in.

Please contact us when it's about coffee and all your coffee related products. We can serve all your needs!