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SINGLE WALL FILTER BASKETS
Single Wall filter baskets should be used
when grinding fresh whole coffee beans.
These allows you to experiment with grind,
dose and tamp to create a more balanced
espresso.
DUAL WALL FILTER BASKETS
Dual Wall filter baskets should be used when
using pre-ground coffee and older beans
that are past the 30 day roast date. These
regulate the pressure and helps to optimise
the extraction regardless of the grind, dose
and tamp pressure or freshness.
THE GRIND
When grinding coffee beans, the grind size
should be fine but not too fine. The grind size
will affect the rate at which the water flows
through the ground coffee in the filter basket
and the taste of the espresso.
If the grind is too fine (looks like powder
and feels like flour when rubbed between
the fingers), the water will not flow through
the coffee even when under pressure.
The resulting espresso will be OVER
EXTRACTED, dark in colour and bitter in
flavour.
If the grind is too coarse, the water will flow
through the ground coffee in the filter basket
too quickly. The resulting espresso will be
UNDER EXTRACTED and lacking in colour
and flavour.
COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING
• Insert the filter basket into the portafilter.
• Grind enough coffee to fill the filter basket.
• Tap the portafilter several times to collapse
and distribute the coffee evenly in the filter
basket.
• Using the tamper, tamp down firmly
(approx. 15-20kgs (30-40 lbs.) of pressure).
The amount of pressure is not as important
as the consistent pressure every time.
As a guide, the top edge of the cap on the
tamper should be level with the top of the
filter basket AFTER the coffee has been
tamped.
NOTE
We recommend quality 100% Arabica beans
with a 'Roasted On' date stamped on the
bag, not a 'Best Before' or 'Use By' date.
Coffee beans are best consumed between
5–20 days after the 'Roasted On' date.
Stale coffee may pour too quickly from the
portafilter spouts and taste bitter and watery.
PURGING THE GROUP HEAD
Before placing the portafilter into the group
head, run a short flow of water through the
group head by pressing the 1 Cup or 2 Cup
button. This will stabilize the temperature
prior to extraction.
INSERTING THE PORTAFILTER
Place the portafilter underneath the group
head so that the handle is aligned with the
INSERT position. Insert the portafilter into the
group head and rotate the handle towards
the centre until resistance is felt.
INSERT
Place your cup/s under the portafilter on the
drip tray.
LOCK
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