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Product Features and Diagram of Parts
The coffee should be a freshly ground, dark roasted variety. You may want
to try a French or Italian 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.
We recommend that you start with whole beans, and grind just before use.
Coffee beans stored
t h ey begin to lose their flavor.
The Grind
This is a vital step in the espresso making process and takes practice. The
coffee must be ground fine, but not too fine.
The correct grind should look gritty, like salt or sand.
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If the grind is too fine, the water wiii not flow through the coffee even under
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pressure. This grind looks like powder and feels like flour when rubbed
between
fingers.
if the grind is too coarse', the water flows through the coffee too fast,
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preventing a full flavored extraction.
Be sure to use a quality grinder or mill for uniform consistency in your
espresso grind. Oval shaped coffee mills
grind is not consistent. We recommend using the D&i/s"
Burr Mill.
in an air tight container will keep up to 4 weeks before
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waler reservoir lid
removable
are not recommended because the
drip
grate
by Mr. Coffee'
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