Breville BES840XL manual Over Extracted, Hints & Tips

COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION

COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION

•Keep the tip just under the surface of the milk until the milk is spinning clockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool effect).

•With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug. This will bring the steam tip to the surface of the milk & start to introduce air into the milk. You may have to gently break the surface of the milk with the tip to get the milk spinning fast enough.

•Keep the tip at or slightly below the surface, continuing to maintain the vortex. Texture the milk until sufficient volume is obtained.

•Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath the surface, but keep the vortex of milk spinning. The milk is at the correct temperature (140-150°F or 60-65°C) when the jug is hot to touch.

•Turn off steam BEFORE taking the tip out of the milk.

•Set the jug to one side. Wipe the wand & tip with a damp cloth. Position the steam tip above the drip tray and turn steam on to purge out any residual milk from the steam wand.

•Tap the jug on the bench to collapse any bubbles.

•Swirl the jug to “polish” and re-integrate the texture.

•Pour milk directly into the espresso.

•The key is to work quickly, before the milk begins to separate.

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.

HINTS & TIPS

•Fresh, quality coffee beans will give you the best possible extraction.

•We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans with a ‘Roasted On’ date stamped on the bag, not a ‘Best Before’ or

‘Use By’ date.

•Coffee beans are best consumed between 5–20 days after the ‘Roasted On’ date. Ideally only grind directly before the extraction to maximize flavor.

•Buy coffee beans in small batches to reduce the storage time.

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

	GRIND	GRIND DOSE	TAMP	SHOT TIME
OVER EXTRACTED
	TOO FINE	TOO MUCH	TOO HEAVY	OVER 40 SEC
BITTER • ASTRINGENT		USE RAZOR TO TRIM
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
UNDERDEVELOPED • SOUR		INCREASE DOSE &
		USE RAZOR TO TRIM

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