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5
Preparing
5.1 Preparing
Espresso
5.1.1 Selecting the
Coffee Grind
This is an important step in the es-
presso making process as the finely
ground coffee must have uniform
consistency.
• The correct grind should look like
salt.
• If the grind is too fine, the water
will not flow through the coffee
and cause too much pressure to
build up in the machine. These
grinds look like powder and feel
like flour when rubbed between
fingers.
• If the grind is too coarse, the
water flows through the coffee
too quickly, preventing a full-fla-
vored extraction. Tip! Be sure to
use a quality burr grinder for uni-
form consistency. Blade coffee
grinders are not recommended
for espresso brewing because
the grind is not as consistent.
Manual Espresso Machine
• If you are experiencing problems
with taste (bitter, sour, under
extracted, etc.) adjust the grind
size of the coffee and/or switch
the brand or roast of whole bean
coffee.
5.1.2 Preparing the
Machine for Brewing
1. Make sure the indicator light is
illuminated solid blue and the
Control Knob (5) is in the "O"
position.
2. Make sure there is water in the
water tank (3) and your cup(s)
are prewarmed as described in
earlier chapters.
3. Make sure the drip tray (9) and
drip tray grid (8) are placed
correctly on the unit.
5.1.3 Filling and
Inserting the
Portafilter
1. Select from the two sieves
(14-15) that come with your
machine depending on the
amount of cups you wish to
prepare (1 or 2 cups).
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