Sage Barista Express Impress BES876 Quick Manual page 16

HOW TO MAKE COFFEE
Purging the Group Head
Before placing the portafilter into the group
head, run a short flow of water through the
group head by pressing the 1 CUP button. This
will purge any ground coffee residue from the
group head and stabilize the temperature prior
to extraction.
Inserting the Portafilter
Wipe excess coffee grinds from the rim of the
filter basket to ensure a proper seal is achieved
in the group head.
Place the portafilter underneath the group head
so that the handle is aligned with the INSERT
position. Insert the portafilter into the group
head and rotate the handle towards the centre
until resistance is felt.
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Extracting Espresso
• Place pre-warmed cup(s) beneath the portafilter
and press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for the
required volume.
OR
• As a guide, the espresso will start to flow after
8-12 seconds (infusion time) and should be the
consistency of dripping honey.
• If the espresso starts to flow before 7 seconds
you have either under dosed the filter basket
and/or the grind is too coarse. This is an
UNDER-EXTRACTED shot.
• If the espresso starts to drip but doesn't flow after
12 seconds, then you have either over dose the
filter basket and/or the grind is too fine. This is an
OVER-EXTRACTED shot.
A great espresso is about achieving the
perfect balance between sweetness, acidity,
and bitterness.
The flavour of your coffee will depend on
many factors, such as the type of coffee beans,
degree of roast, freshness, coarseness or
fineness of the grind, and the dose of
ground coffee.
Experiment by adjusting these factors just one
at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.