Cuisinart EM200U Specifications download pdf (Page 25)

E Hints & Tips

Achieving The Perfect Espresso

It is generally agreed that there are four basic elements to achieve the perfect cup of espresso:

Coffee

ß While the bulk of the liquid is water, all of the avour should be from the coffee. To achieve the same

great quality of coffee you receive at a coffee shop, you need to use the same quality beans.

ß If you choose to grind your own beans, buy the beans fresh and whole, with an approximate two-week

supply at a time for maximum freshness.

ß Once the coffee bean is broken, it loses it avour very quickly. If it is not practical to buy smaller supplies,

we recommend you separate larger amounts of beans and store them in airtight containers in a cool, dry

area. They should not be kept for longer than 1 month as avour will be reduced.

Grind

ß The grind of the coffee is critical for correct avour extraction. If using pre-ground coffee, be sure to

purchase an espresso grind that is specically for espresso/cappuccino machines.

ß If the grind is too ne, over extraction and bitterness will occur with a spotted and uneven crema on the

top.

ß If the grind is too coarse, the water will pass through too rapidly and there will be an in-sufcient amount

of crema on the top of the espresso.

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Cuisinart EM200U Specifications Page 25