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Tips for Making Better Coffee (FAQs)
Question
What kind of coffee
grounds are suitable for
this machine?
How much coffee should I
put in the filter?
How much strength do I
need to tamp down the
coffee grounds in the
filter?
What is the small hook on
the coffee handle for?
What is the cup warming
area for?
What is the stainless-steel
sleeve on the steam tube
for?
Instruction Booklet
Tip
Examine the texture of the grounds:
If the texture is pulpy, the grounds
•
are too fine.
If the texture is loose like sand, the
•
grounds are too coarse.
If the texture packs easily into a
•
cake shape, the grounds are
suitable.
To make a single coffee only: Place
•
one level measure (≦8g )of ground
coffee in the filter.
To make a double coffee only: Place
•
one level measure (≦15 g )of ground
coffee in the filter.
To be precise, use about 8lbs (3.6kg) when
pressing the coffee grounds, and this can be
done by hand. However, most people have
difficulty gauging the amount of weight they
use. Instead, aim to tamp the coffee until it
forms the shape of a puck, with no loose
coffee. Then make your brew. Keep practicing
until the result is a thick and rich coffee with
a crema. See also Troubleshooting.
When pouring out coffee grounds, use this
hook to prevent the filter basket from falling
out.
Warming your cup prior to making coffee
reduces heat loss when the coffee hits the
cup, ensuring a better quality of taste in the
coffee.
This sleeve creates a vortex convection
effect, resulting in a richer, finer milk froth.
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