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Notes on preparing coffee
Your espresso machine was developed for the ultimate in coffee
enjoyment. In addition to the quality of the machine, the
following points are important for the correct coffee preparation:
The water quality
► Always use fresh, softened water.
► Replace the water in the water tank if you are not going
to use the machine for a long time.
The operating temperature
► After switching on, wait until the entire machine including the
inserted, empty portafilter has reached the optimum operating
temperature. This takes about 10 minutes.
The coffee quality
► Use high quality coffee as possible.
► For the best taste, buy whole coffee beans and grind them
yourself.
Correct grinding and tamping
► Always grind fresh immediately before preparing coffee. Also
pay attention to the quality of the coffee grinder. At Bellezza
you will find suitable high-quality coffee grinders.
► In addition to the water temperature, the degree of grinding
and the amount of powder are decisive for the best taste.
Please refer to the instructions for your coffee grinder.
Experiment with the settings: Start with a medium grind and
select around 7 g of powder for the single portafilter or 14 g
for the double portafilter.
► If the coffee runs too quickly and too thinly, select a finer grind.
If the coffee is dripping and is very dark in color, select a
coarser grind.
► Press the powder ground in the portafilter a little with the
tamper included in the scope of delivery. To do this, develop a
medium pressure that is as even as possible. Grind and tamper
pressure work together and have a strong influence on the
quality of the taste and crema.
The crema is the creamy layer on the espresso surface.
Color and consistency are a measure of the correct
preparation. The crema should have an even, light brown
color. To test the consistency, some sugar should sink
after a few seconds.
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