Cafe BELLISSIMO Manuel D'utilisation page 14

Using Your Espresso Machine
Dial In Instructions
Dial in your machine by altering the different parameters to create the best tasting shot
for a particular coffee choice. Once the machine is "dialed-in", you can create repeatable
results with ease.
1. Select a desired grind size. (Setting 7-9 is the recommended starting point)
2. Grind and weigh coffee for an espresso shot (18-20g worth of grounds for double, 13-15g
for single). Directions on how to change the grind function are on page 9.
3. Gently tap the sides of the portafilter to even out the coffee distribution.
4. Tamp firmly to create a level surface, wipe the excess coffee grounds from the edges of
the portafilter and brew your espresso.
5. Weigh the liquid espresso to find the brew ratio. Brew ratios are personal preference, but
can be used to guide your taste as well.
• Brew ratio is defined as the ratio of coffee grounds in the portafilter to liquid
espresso.
• Example: If 18g of coffee grounds yields 36g of liquid espresso, this is a 1:2 brew
ratio.
• The water volume can be increased or decreased to alter the brew ratio.
Directions on how to do so are on page 9 of the manual.
6. Aim for a brew time between 20-40 seconds for your shot.
• Time is recorded from when the function starts to when espresso stops
dispensing into cup.
• If time is below range, use a finer setting or larger water volume.
• If time is above range, use a coarser setting or lesser water volume.
7. If brew time is within range, taste the espresso.
Sour shot
Bitter shot
These are guidelines, adjust per preference.
Other Tips
• It is important to only change one parameter at a time, and keep other variables
constant through this process.
• If you prefer a milk-based espresso drink, taste the espresso with your milk
choice as it will affect the flavor profile.
Ristretto
Espresso
Lungo
Use a finer setting or larger water volume.
Use a coarser setting or lesser water volume.
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1:1 to 1:2
1:2 to 1:3
1:3 to 1:4