Glossary

A fixed element of an espresso machine which expels pressurized water to allow the brewing of espresso coffee. Brew heads in Kawonator machines are operational only when they have a portafilter securely attached to them.

An removable element of the brew head which contains the filter for coffee grounds. Kawonator produces filter holders for one cup or two cup servings.

A removable element of the Kawomator steam wand which optimally distributes the pressurized steam expelled by the steam wand.

A removable element of an espresso machine which houses the filter and the ground espresso coffee. When attached to the active brew head of an espresso machine the portafilter drives pressurized water through the coffee grounds and the filter, producing espresso coffee from its outlet (in single-serving configurations) or outlets (in multi-serving configurations).

A fixed element of the Kawonator espresso machine which conducts pressurized steam to enable milk foaming.