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PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters (continued)
STEP 7 - TAMPING THE GROUND
ESPRESSO
For ease of use, The Barista Express provides
two handy ways to tamp your espresso:
Tamper on Board: 1.
The tamper device is held in place, on the
machine, allowing for convenient tamping.
Once the grind function has been completed,
a.
remove the portafilter from the grinding
cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.
With the tamper fitted into place, lift the b.
portafilter towards the tamper base
Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying c.
even pressure to tamp the espresso
Release the portafilter from the tamper, and d.
clean any excess ground espresso from the
rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into
the group head.
Tamping Control: 2.
The tamper device is removable for hand
tamping. Remove the tamper from the machine
Once the grind function has been completed,
a.
remove the portafilter from the grinding
cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.
Use one hand to grip the tamper and the b.
other hand to hold the portafilter handle
Apply even pressure down on the tamper c.
and press firmly in order to level and pack the
espresso grounds
Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and d.
clean any excess grinds from the rim of the
portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group
head.
Tamp grinds to line
POWER GRIND AMOUNT
SING
Level grinds
NOTE: Tamping between measures
will create a layer in the ground
espresso that can impede full
extraction.
(a)
(b)
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