New Burrs are bedding in during the first few uses.
The Grind Setting may require incremental adjustments
before you reach your optimum espresso extraction.
It is normal for the correct dose of coffee grinds to
appear overfilled in the Filter Basket before tamping.
Evenly tamp (press) coffee grinds to the level indicated.
Consistent Grind Dosage & Tamp Force
Adjust Grind to Improve Extraction
This guide will help to improve espresso extraction,
to achieve great tasting coffee, every time.
Pour^
Extraction too fast
Pours for under 15 sec
Steady-flow extraction
Pours for 20-30 sec
Extraction too slow
Pours for over 35 sec
Colour
Pale brown
Crema-light brown
Rich caramel
Crema-dark golden
Very dark brown
Crema-dark brown
Taste Sour, acidic, watery Rich, sweet, vibrant Bitter, dry, grainy
Too coarse
Use a finer grind
Just right
Too fine
Use a coarser grind
Dosage
Not enough grinds
Use more grinds
One Cup = 13-15g
Two Cup = 20-22g
Too many grinds
Use less grinds
Tamp
Not enough tamp force
Tamp firmer
Too much tamp force
Tamp lighter
^ Ensure coffee beans are fresh.
^^ Old coffee beans no matter the Grind Setting will have a fast extraction
and will produce an under extracted tasting espresso.
Under Extraction Optimum Extraction Over Extraction
Grind Size^^
Just right-firm force
10-15Kg of force
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