With just a few basic steps, you can have a hot cup of rich espresso in about 10 minutes unscrew the top half of the moka pot, remove the filter basket, and fill the lower section with water just to the level of the bottom of the round safety valve (you should be able to … Read more
We can see that the larger portafilter is subject to a higher force of extraction with the same pressure. What this amounts to in practice is very much dependent on your setup. However it should tend towards better consistency in extraction Which portafilter size is the best? Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the … Read more
Let’s see what the main distinctions with the traditional 58mm portafilter are. During extraction with a 9 bar pressure, the 54mm portafilter weighs about 30kg less on the coffee cake compared to the 58mm With the same dose of coffee, the 54mm portafilter ensures a taller coffee cake. Is bigger portafilter better? The smaller the … Read more
How long should an espresso shot take breville? Extract Espresso Shot Twist until it’s firmly in place. Before you start the shot, make sure you set your cups underneath. Hit the two cup button. Espresso should drop from the spouts after 8-10 seconds with a flow that resembles warm honey. What is the best setting … Read more
Ideally, the 58 mm in diameter are the most common portafilter basket size on the market, while the other relatively rare, especially in commercial machines. It’s regarded as a standard size for almost all high-end home espresso machines and commercial ones. What is the most common portafilter size? Portafilter Sizing Portafilters range from 49 mm … Read more
Set the grind size to 5 , this is the number Breville recommends. You probably won’t need to change this number. What is the best setting for the breville coffee machine? Set the grind size to 5 , this is the number Breville recommends. You probably won’t need to change this number. What is the … Read more
over-extracted espresso has a dark blotchy colour with white spotting Over-extracted espresso often flows very slowly where it will take much longer than 30 seconds to deliver 30ml of liquid. In extreme cases an over extracted expresso will often drip from the portafilter outlets. What happens if you over extract espresso? Overextraction: This happens when … Read more
Charging the Battery ❶ Open the orange USB port cover and insert the small end of a micro usb cable into this port ❷ Insert the large end of the USB cable into a computer, charging port or other device for charging your scale’s battery. How do you charge a Brewista scale? Charging the Battery … Read more
That’s the portafilter (also sometimes referred to as a “group handle“). This spoon-looking device harbors a basket which is actually what holds the coffee grounds during the pulling or extracting of the espresso shot Does the portafilter matter? Yes, portafilter size does matter Many espresso machines don’t have much range in diameter, with 58 mm … Read more
Too much extraction pressure is due to too much coffee being used, the grind of coffee being too fine, or too much tamping pressure used to compress the coffee If your espresso machine has an over-pressure valve having a technician adjust this to limit the pressure to 9 bar can assist. What to do if … Read more