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How to make real espresso

  1. How to make real espresso, Preparation of the portafilter machine: paso 1, imagen 1 de 3 How to make real espresso, Preparation of the portafilter machine: paso 1, imagen 2 de 3 How to make real espresso, Preparation of the portafilter machine: paso 1, imagen 3 de 3
    • Before proceeding to the actual pleasure of brewing coffee, you need to make sure that the machine is hot enough and thus reaches operating temperature (116-117 degrees). This can be seen from three parameters:

    • 1) the temperature under the drip tray for the residual water.

    • 2) on the left, the pressure indicator for the steam (in German: Milchaufschäumer)

    • 3) on the right at the pressure indicator for the brewing rotor.

    • Normally, the portafilter heats up to operating temperature within 15-20 minutes.

    • After the operating temperature (116-117 degrees) has been reached, you should quickly follow two additional steps

    • Repeat the process 2-3 times

  2. How to make real espresso, Selection of portafilter and preparation: paso 2, imagen 1 de 3 How to make real espresso, Selection of portafilter and preparation: paso 2, imagen 2 de 3 How to make real espresso, Selection of portafilter and preparation: paso 2, imagen 3 de 3
    • For a delicious espresso, or for a good cappuccino base, it is always recommended to use a portafilter with single spout. For a Lungo/Americano (extended espresso) or if you want to brew coffee for 2 people, you can also use the double spout.

    • Please note: Whether you use the single spout or double spout, the portafilter must always be dry and clean for best results.

    • For the grinder, make the lower left selection, here everything is set optimally for a delicious cup of espresso.

    • Put on the sieve and let the time run completely into the carrier. This should be about 9 seconds. You can also stop earlier if you don't want it to be so short and strong. :-) To do this, just give the portafilter a quick double tap on the little "button" on the grinder.

  3. How to make real espresso, Tamp and co.: paso 3, imagen 1 de 3 How to make real espresso, Tamp and co.: paso 3, imagen 2 de 3 How to make real espresso, Tamp and co.: paso 3, imagen 3 de 3
    • Important: When brewing coffee from a portafilter, the coffee must always be pressed hard enough into the portafilter. Or in technical jargon also called " to tamp".

    • Place the portafilter with the ground coffee on a non-slip surface.

    • With the temper then use pressure to tamp down the coffee grounds evenly (as shown in the 2nd picture).

    • After tamping, it should look like in the 3rd picture.

  4. How to make real espresso, Inserting the portafilter and brewing: paso 4, imagen 1 de 3 How to make real espresso, Inserting the portafilter and brewing: paso 4, imagen 2 de 3 How to make real espresso, Inserting the portafilter and brewing: paso 4, imagen 3 de 3
    • After tamping, please insert the portafilter carefully into the holder and adjust it with a slight pressure. This should then look like the first picture of step 1.

    • Place your favorite cup or glass underneath ;-)

    • Place the reference lever upwards. If the previous steps have all been done as instructed in the guide, the machine should take about 5-6 seconds to properly start the brewing process. In barista jargon, this is called CODA DI TOPO (Italian for "mouse tail"). :-)

    • As explained in the steps before, the machine has a timer, you should definitely keep an eye on it during the process. The optimum brewing time is 20-30 seconds. Then slowly lower the reference lever again.

  5. How to make real espresso, Cleaning the machine and the pleasure afterwards: paso 5, imagen 1 de 1
    • Now we have reached the last step, the espresso is brewed and smells delicious. A thick, oily crema should be visible on the cup or in the glass.

    • To continue excellent taste and cleanliness, it is very important to clean everything afterwards.

    • Knock out the brew group at the drip tray under the grinder and rinse with warm water.

    • Confirm the reference lever and let the coffee that has stuck run out into the water tank

    • Adjust the portafilter back into the device, press the reference lever again and run it through again with hot water.

Conclusión

I hope you now enjoy your delicious espresso. If you repeat the whole process a few times, you'll get into a routine.

And very important, always remember to keep the machine and the portafilter scrupulously clean. :-)

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