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WA R N I N G ® TM The mypressi TWIST is a pressurized system. All parts have been extensively tested during manufacture, however improper use can put you and others at risk. The TWIST is intended for household use only. NEVER use the TWIST in any manner contrary to these directions. NOT FOR USE by children. NEVER consume liquid directly from the TWIST as contents may be hot. ALWAYS use the TWIST on a flat, stable surface.
B E F O R E Y O U B E G I N Rinse all components of the TWIST including the water bowl, showerheads, baskets, lid and main handle in clean hot water. Place your thumb over the small o-ring on the handle to prevent it inadvertently washing away. Thoroughly remove all soaps if applicable.
PA R T S & A C C E S S O R I E S 1 14 standard showerhead 12 2 13 15 3 standard basket 16 coarse basket use with 18-21g of fresh espresso (very fine) ground coffee 4 5 use with pre-ground coffees or if your grinder is unable to grind fine enough for traditional espresso 6 8 9 10 11 7 pod showerhead 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Wa t er Bowl Li d Wa t er Bowl St andard Showerhead St andard Bas ket Bask et Hol der Low er Bowl 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sp o u t s Tr ig g e r H a n d le G a s C a r t r id g e
Q U I C K S TA R T 1 G U I D E 2 Fill the basket with ground coffee (18-21g). Level off and tamp firmly. 3 Place the basket in the holder and place the empty water bowl on top, locking it into place. When cleaning the TWIST place your thumb over the small o-ring on the handle to prevent it inadvertently washing away. 4 Carefully fill the water bowl with hot water (197-204 F). Place and lock water bowl cap firmly.
U S I N G STEP 1: T H E T W I S T CHOOSE A SHOWERHEAD The TWIST comes with two showerheads: One for ground coffee (A) and one for Pods (B). To ensure the showerhead is securely in place underneath the water bowl, press the showerhead into the water bowl slots. The showerhead will snugly seal into place with the water holes facing down, just like in your shower at home. CHOOSE A BASKET Remove the water bowl from the top of the TWIST by rotating it counterclockwise.
U S I N G STEP 3: For best results always use fresh ground coffee. T H E T W I S T LOAD THE BASKET Place the standard or coarse basket on a flat, stable surface. You can also use the included coaster as a tamping mat. a. Dose with 18-21g of “espresso” grind coffee. (Use a gram scale for the highest accuracy.) b. Tamp the coffee firmly and flat, using around 30lbs of pressure. c. Brush excess coffee away from the rim to ensure a water tight seal. d. Place the basket in the basket holder. e.
U S I N G STEP 4: For best results use water just off the boil T H E T W I S T F I L L W I T H H O T WAT E R Remove the lid from the water bowl. Carefully pour in hot water. For a shorter shot or when using a pod fill the water to the bottom of the water level tab (approximately 1 oz or 30ml). For a longer shot of espresso, fill the water to the upper line inside the water bowl (2 oz or 60 ml). Secure the lid by rotating it slightly to the left, then to the right until firmly locked in place.
U S I N G STEP 6: T H E T W I S T CLEANING UP The Twist is made from the highest quality food safe materials. With proper care and cleaning it will serve you well for many years to come. Now that you have made your shot it’s time to do a quick but thorough clean up. Unscrew the waterbowl cap and dump any leftover hot water, then remove the waterbowl. Lift the basket out of the basket holder, empty the grounds into your compost bin, and rinse with warm water.
F R E Q U E N T LY A S K E D Q: The water bowl is not easy to remove. A: In rare cases the small hole in the middle of the rubber valve inside the showerhead may have become blocked with coffee particles, preventing a rapid equalization of pressure. Give the TWIST sufficient time to release all pressure (sometimes as much as 5-10 minutes or more) and then thoroughly clean the showerhead and rubber valve. Q: The water bowl lid has become difficult to open or close.
E S P R E S S O R E C I P E S ESPRESSO RISTRETTO Use 18-21g of finely ground coffee, and approximately 1oz of water. Preheat the water bowl twice, about 15 seconds each time, for best results. Use a good grinder and excellent beans. Remove the lower bowl for best results. AMERICANO Fill a cup with hot water from the kettle, then extract the espresso on top. You’ll get a delicious black coffee with a topping of crema. And there’s nothing wrong with adding a little milk, cream or sugar to suit your taste.
G L O S S A R Y Basket: A container designed to hold ground coffee or pods for espresso extraction. Blend: A combination of different coffees varying in roast, origin, species and/or varietal. Blonding: The usual golden brown of a good espresso extraction can quickly turn blond towards the end of the shot. The blond extraction typically adds unwanted flavor characteristics ruining an otherwise good cup. The extraction should always be stopped at the point it shows the first sign of turning blond.
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