Villaware BVVLESSL01 - Tips and Suggestions

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tips and suggestions
THE ESPRESSO GROUNDS
Thebeansshouldbefreshlyground,darkroastedanddesignatedforespresso.Pre-ground
beanswillonlyretaintheiravourfor7–8days,providedtheyarestoredinanairtight
containerandcool,darkarea.Donotstoreinarefrigeratororfreezer.Wholebeansare
recommended to be ground just before use. Espresso beans stored in an airtight container will
keepupto4weeksbeforetheybegintolosetheiravour.Espressopodsmayalsobeused.
THE GRIND
This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The espresso ground
mustbeofanegrind.
• Thecorrectgrindshouldlooklikesalt.
• Ifthegrindistoone,thewaterwillnotowthroughtheespressogroundsevenunder
pressure.Thesegrindslooklikepowderandfeellikeourwhenrubbedbetweenngers.
• Ifthegrindistoocoarse,thewaterowsthroughtheespressogroundstoofast, 
 preventingafullavouredextraction.
Besuretouseaqualitygrinderforuniformconsistency.Ovalshapedgrindersarenot
recommended because the grind is not consistent.
CUPS/DEMITASSES
Fortheoptimumespressotemperature,werecommendkeepingyourcups/demitasses
warm on the cup warming tray on top of your VillaWare
™
EspressoMaker.