Breville BES860XL PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters continued, Tamping The Ground

PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters (continued)

STEP 7 - TAMPING THE GROUND	(b)	POWERGRIND AMOUNT
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2.Tamping Control:

The tamper device is removable for hand tamping. Remove the tamper from the machine

a. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter with your finger.

For ease of use, The Barista Express provides two handy ways to tamp your espresso:

1.Tamper on Board:

The tamper device is held in place, on the machine, allowing for convenient tamping.

a. Once the grind function has been completed, remove the portafilter from the grinding cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter with your finger.

b. With the tamper fitted into place, lift the portafilter towards the tamper base

Level grinds Tamp grinds to line

c. Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying even pressure to tamp the espresso

d. Release the portafilter from the tamper, and clean any excess ground espresso from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head.

NOTE: Tamping between measures will create a layer in the ground espresso that can impede full extraction.

b. Use one hand to grip the tamper and the other hand to hold the portafilter handle

c. Apply even pressure down on the tamper and press firmly in order to level and pack the espresso grounds

d. Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and clean any excess grinds from the rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group head.

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