Coffee Taste and Appearance Guide
Several factors may affect the taste and appearance of a cup of espresso:
•Time - allow a single cup of espresso to brew approximately
•Amount of coffee - use approximately 6 to 8 grams per serving.
•Grind texture - use an espresso fine grind.
•Tamp - coffee in filter holder should be lightly tamped/leveled.
•Freshness of coffee - use only fresh coffee.
•Water quality - an approved water filter should be used to improve water quality.
•Water temperature - Water should be at the correct brewing temperature.
If your results are less than satisfactory, check the following guide. Check each solution separately. Serving sizes in the Trouble Shooting Guide are for a single serving (11/2 oz. - 2 oz.) of espresso made with the single filter holder.
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| Coffee brewing too slowly. | • Coffee packed too tightly. | • Use a lighter tamp. |
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| • Grind texture is too fine. | • Use a coarser grind. |
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| • Used too much coffee. | • Use less coffee. |
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| Coffee brewing too quickly. | • Not enough coffee used. | • Use more coffee. |
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| • Grind texture is too coarse. | • Use a finer grind. |
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| • Coffee tamp is too tight. | • Use a firmer tamp. |
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| Little or no crema. | • Not enough coffee used. | • Use more coffee. |
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| • Grind texture is too coarse. | • Use a finer grind. |
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| • Coffee tamp is too light. | • Use a firmer tamp. |
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| • Diameter of cup is too wide. | • Use a small diameter espresso |
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| • Coffee not fresh. | • Use freshly ground coffee from |
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| fresh whole beans. |
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| Espresso not hot enough. | • Water did not reach correct | • Wait for machine to reach at |
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| brewing temperature. | least 10 PSI on pressure gauge. |
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| If machine does not reach 10 |
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| PSI within 30 minutes, refer to |
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| mechanical guide in this manual. |
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| • Filter holder and/or cups were | • Preheat filter holder and cups |
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| not preheated. | with top cup warmer or hot |
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| warmer tap. |
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| Coffee taste unsatisfactory. | • No water filter used or water | • Install water filter or change |
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| filter needs to be changed. | cartridge in existing filter. |
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| • Amount and/or texture of coffee | • Adjust amount and/or grind |
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| needs adjustment. | texture of coffee as needed. |
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