Grindmaster 1750, 2450 installation manual How to Brew Espresso, Before You Start, Page

How to Brew Espresso

Before You Start:

Use fresh coffee beans. Select a roast made especially for espresso. The grind of the coffee is very important in making a good cup of espresso. Proper espresso grind is a texture like fine grains of sand. A grind like a powder is too fine.

Your espresso machine is "pod compatible." A "pod" is a small self-contained paper filter which contains one serving of pre-ground, pre-measured espresso roast coffee. Check with your coffee vendor for availability.

This step-by-step example is for brewing a single cup of espresso.

1.Insert single filter into single filter holder

2.Add approximately 7 grams of coffee to the filter holder. (Grinder/doser and measuring spoons are available from Grindmaster.)

3.Lightly tamp and level the grounds with even pressure. (Do not “pack” coffee into the filter.)

4.Wipe or brush away any excess grounds on the rim of the filter holder.

5.Attach filter holder to the group head by lining up tabs on filter holder with slots in group head. Push the filter holder firmly into place and lock in by rotating left to right.

6.Place a preheated espresso cup under the filter holder. Turn "on" the appropriate brew switch for 18 to 23 seconds, then turn off the brew switch. Espresso will flow out at a slow, steady rate. Each 11/2 to 2 oz. cup of properly made espresso will have a fine layer of crema on the surface of the espresso.

WARNING: Never open or remove filter holder when pressurized in group. head or when brew switch is "ON”.

7.Wait a few seconds for pressure to release. Then unlock the filter holder by rotating right to left, then down and out. Dump the used grounds out of the filter holder.

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