COFFEE MAKING TIPS & PREPARATION

COFFEE MAKING TIPS

& PREPARATION

for your Breville Dual Boiler™

PRE-HEATING

Heating your cup or glass

A warm cup will help maintain the coffee’s optimal temperature. Preheat your cup by rinsing with hot water from the Hot Water outlet and place on the cup warming tray.

Heating the portafilter and filter basket

A cold portafilter and filter basket can reduce the extraction temperature enough to significantly affect the quality of your espresso. Always ensure the portafilter and filter basket are preheated with hot water from the Hot Water outlet before initial use.

NOTE

Always wipe the filter and filter holder dry before dosing with ground coffee as moisture can encourage ‘channeling’ where water by-passes the ground coffee during extraction.

SELECTING FILTER BASKET

Single Wall Filter Baskets

Use Single Wall filter baskets if grinding fresh whole coffee beans.

Single Wall filter baskets allow you to experiment with grind, dose and tamp to create a more balanced espresso.

Dual Wall Filter Baskets

Use Dual Wall filter baskets if using pre-ground coffee.

Dual Wall filter baskets regulate the pressure and help to optimise the extraction regardless of the grind, dose, tamp pressure or freshness.

•Use the 1 cup filter basket when brewing single cups and the 2 cup filter basket when brewing two cups, stronger single cups or mugs.

THE GRIND

If grinding coffee beans, the grind size should be fine but not too fine. The grind size will affect the rate at which the water flows through the ground coffee in the filter basket and the taste of the espresso.

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 espresso will be OVER EXTRACTED, dark in colour and bitter in flavour

If the grind is too coarse the water will flow through the ground coffee in the filter basket too quickly. The resulting espresso will be under extracted lacking in colour and flavour.

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Breville BES900 brochure Coffee Making Tips Preparation, Pre-Heating, Selecting Filter Basket, Grind
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BES900 specifications

The Breville BES900, popularly known as the Dual Boiler Espresso Machine, is a marvel of engineering designed for both serious home baristas and coffee enthusiasts. With its dual boiler system, the BES900 allows users to brew espresso and steam milk simultaneously, ensuring that each cup is crafted to perfection without compromising on timing or temperature.

One of the standout features of the Breville BES900 is its precise temperature control. It employs advanced PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) technology, which maintains the ideal brewing temperature, enhancing flavor extraction and ensuring consistent results. This temperature stability is crucial for achieving the perfect shot of espresso, as the flavor can be drastically altered by minute changes in temperature.

The BES900 also boasts a powerful steam wand that delivers professional-quality microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos. This steam wand offers both manual and automatic controls, allowing users to craft textured milk to their desired consistency. The ability to froth milk effectively is essential for creating café-quality beverages at home, and Breville has made this process intuitive and accessible.

Another notable characteristic of the BES900 is its intuitive interface, which includes a backlit LCD screen that provides valuable feedback on brew temperature and shot duration. This user-friendly display simplifies the coffee-making process and helps users fine-tune their brewing techniques over time.

Durability is another key feature of the Breville BES900. Constructed with high-quality materials, including stainless steel, this machine is built to withstand the daily demands of home use. Its sleek and modern design not only looks stunning on any kitchen countertop but also ensures ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Additionally, the BES900 comes equipped with an integrated coffee grinder option, providing the convenience of freshly ground coffee before each brew. This integration allows for maximum freshness and the best possible flavor extraction from the coffee beans.

In summary, the Breville BES900 Dual Boiler Espresso Machine combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to deliver an exceptional coffee experience. Its dual boiler system, precise temperature control, powerful steam wand, and durable construction make it a standout choice for coffee lovers seeking to elevate their home brewing experience. Whether you are a novice or an experienced barista, the BES900 is designed to help you unlock the full potential of your coffee beans and craft barista-quality espresso drinks at home.
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