I swear, every Monday morning my espresso machine decides to act up… Last week it was a stubborn steam wand that refused to froth, and all I could do was laugh. Any other baristas here find their equipment has a personality — especially on the worst days?
I’ve definitely had my share of machines throwing tantrums on Mondays! Sometimes, just giving it a little TLC with a thorough cleaning can make a world of difference. Have you ever tried deep cleaning the steam wand, like really getting in there?
I totally get what you mean about that steam wand! Sometimes I find just a quick descaling in the morning can really help — those minerals build up fast. Have you tried that, or do you have another go-to fix for your Monday morning chaos?