Breville THE BARISTA EXPRESS BES860XL Getting To Know Manual page 37

PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS - Single Wall Filters (continued)
STEP 7 - TAMPING THE GROUND
ESPRESSO
For ease of use, The Barista Express provides
two handy ways to tamp your espresso:
1. Tamper on Board:
The tamper device is held in place, on the
machine, allowing for convenient tamping.
a. Once the grind function has been completed,
remove the portafilter from the grinding
cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.
b. With the tamper fitted into place, lift the
portafilter towards the tamper base
(a) (b)
Level grinds Tamp grinds to line
c. Push the portafilter upward firmly, applying
even pressure to tamp the espresso
d. Release the portafilter from the tamper, and
clean any excess ground espresso from the
rim of the portafilter to ensure a correct fit into
the group head.
NOTE: Tamping between measures
will create a layer in the ground
espresso that can impede full
extraction.
2. Tamping Control:
POWER GRIND AMOUNT
The tamper device is removable for hand
SING
tamping. Remove the tamper from the machine
a. Once the grind function has been completed,
remove the portafilter from the grinding
cradle. Gently level the grinds in the portafilter
with your finger.
b. Use one hand to grip the tamper and the
other hand to hold the portafilter handle
c. Apply even pressure down on the tamper
and press firmly in order to level and pack the
espresso grounds
d. Lift the tamper from the portafilter, and
clean any excess grinds from the rim of the
portafilter to ensure a correct fit into the group
head.
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