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Diagram
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2 cup filter
basket
water reservoir lid
drip
The coffee should be freshly ground, dark roasted
variety.
You may
want
to try a French or
ltalian
roast. Pre-ground coffee will only
retain
its
flavor
for
7-8
days, provided it is stored In an air tight container, In a cool, dark
area. Do not store in refrigerator or freezer.
Whole beans
are
recommended, to be ground Just before use. Coffee
beans stored In an alr tight
container
will
keep up to 4 weeks before they
begin to lose
their
flavor.
The
Grind
Having
the
right grind is vital to making a good cup of espresso. The cof-
fee musl be ground fine,
but
not too fine.
The correct grind should look
gritty,
like
salt or sand.
! If the grlnd is too fine, the water will not flow through the coffee even
under pressure. This grind looks
like
powder and feels like flour when
rubbed between fingers.
! If the grlnd Is too coarse, the water flows through the coffee too fast,
preventing a full flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder or mill for uniform consistancy In your
espresso grind. Oval shaped coffee mills are not recommended because
the grind is not consistant. We recommend using the Mr. Coffee Burr
Mill.