Breville BES840XL manual Coffee Making Tips & Preparation, Hints & Tips, Under Extracted

COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION

NOTE

After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the machine will automatically disable the steam function. The STEAM/HOT WATER light will flash. When this occurs return the STEAM/HOT WATER dial to the STANDBY position.

TIP

Water is automatically released into the drip tray after the steam and hot water functions to ensure the thermocoil is at the optimal temperature for extracting espresso. This is normal. If you find water around the front of the machine, ensure the drip tray is firmly pushed in place after using the steam/ hotwater functions.

HINTS & TIPS

•Use freshly roasted coffee beans,

with a `roasted on’ date and use within 2 weeks of `roasted on’ date.

•Grind beans immediately before brewing as ground coffee quickly loses its flavor and aroma.

•Store coffee beans in a cool, dark and dry container. Vacuum seal if possible.

•Buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce the storage time and store no more than one weeks supply at any time.

					GRIND	GRIND DOSE	TAMP	SHOT TIME
OVER EXTRACTED					TOO FINE	TOO MUCH	TOO HEAVY	OVER 40 SEC
BITTER	s	ASTRINGENT
BALANCED					OPTIMUM	8-10g (1 CUP)	30-40lbs	25-35 SEC
						15-18g (2 CUP)	(15-20kg)
UNDER EXTRACTED
					TOO COARSE	TOO LITTLE	TOO LIGHT	UNDER 20 SEC
			s
UNDERDEVELOPED				SOUR

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