Breville BES250XL After Extraction - Why Is The Coffee Wet?, Coffeestotry, Coffee Making Tips

AFTER EXTRACTION - WHY IS THE COFFEE WET?

You may notice that the coffee in the filter holder is still wet after extraction. Due to the high water pressure created by the dual-wall filter, a small amount of water will remain with the grounds after extraction. This is normal, this is how we get the perfect créma.

We recommend preparing your milk before removing the filter holder from the brew head. This step will help evaporate some of the residual water left in the coffee grinds.

COFFEESTOTRY

Espresso

Intense and aromatic, an espresso or short black as it’s also known uses about 1⁄4 oz (7g) of ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or glass to a level of approximately 1oz (30mL).

Long Black

A long black is generally served as a standard espresso with hot water added to taste.

Flat White

A single dose of espresso in a cup topped with steamed milk, 1⁄3 coffee and 2⁄3 milk.

Classic Cafe Latté

With a single shot of espresso blend 1⁄3 espresso to 2⁄3 milk. Top with steamed milk, poured down the inside rim of the glass to give a creamy consistency and perfect layer of froth.

Cappuccino

The real thing is served very light and luke warm with 1⁄3 espresso to

1⁄3 steamed milk and a generous final third of creamy froth.

Macchiato

A shot of espresso served short in a

21⁄3 oz (70mL) demitasse and stained with a dash of finely frothed milk.

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

The Grind: If using a pre-ground coffee, ensure an espresso grind suitable for espresso/cappuccino machines is purchased. If grinding coffee beans, the grind should be fine but not too fine or powdery. The grind will affect the rate at which the water flows through the coffee in the filter and therefore the taste of the coffee.

If the grind is too fine (looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed between fingers), the water will not flow through the coffee even when under pressure. The resulting coffee will be over extracted, too dark and bitter, with a mottled and uneven créma on top.

The Right Measure: A single shot of espresso is made with ¼ ounce or 7g of coffee. A single level measure of the tamp/spoon is the correct amount of coffee for a single espresso. Two level measures of the tamp/spoon is the correct amount of coffee for a double espresso. It is important to use the correct filter for the amount of coffee. Use the single cup filter for a single espresso. Two cup filter for a double espresso and the two single espressos at the same time.

The Tamp: Level the desired amount of coffee by gently tapping the side of the filter holder before pressing down firmly with the tamping end of the measuring spoon.

When packing for a double espresso it is important only to tamp after the second measure. Tamping between measures will create a layer in the coffee that can impede full extraction.

For full details refer to the instruction booklet breville.com Issue 01/08