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E Hints & Tips
Achieving The Perfect Espresso
It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements to achieve the perfect cup of espresso:
Coffee
ß While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the avour should be from the coffee. To achieve the same
great quality of coffee you receive at a coffee shop, you need to use the same quality beans.
ß If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, with an approximate two-week
supply at a time for maximum freshness.
ß Once the coffee bean is broken, it loses it avour very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller supplies,
we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dry
area. They should not be kept for longer than 1 month as avour will be reduced.
Grind
ß The grind of the coffee is critical for correct avour extraction. If using pre-ground coffee, be sure to
purchase an espresso grind that is specically for espresso/cappuccino machines.
ß If the grind is too ne, over extraction and bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven crema on the
top.
ß If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too rapidly and there will be an in-sufcient amount
of crema on the top of the espresso.