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The guide to your ultimate coffee taste Welcome to the world of coffee with La Specialista Touch – your manual coffee machine that will guide you on a journey through the art of coffee-making, where each step brings you closer to that irresistible taste.
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What you need to know about your machine: tools...
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1. Tamping Mat: Inspired by professional baristas, it is designed to rest on your countertop, providing a sturdy base for tamping your coffee grounds in the portafilter. It ensures stability and protects your work surface, allowing you to press the coffee dose evenly and precisely 2.
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Enjoy the coffee brewing process Guaranteed quality and flavour with Bean Adapt technology. Bean Adapt Technology is designed to help you unlock the optimal flavour from your favourite coffee beans. Since each variety of beans has unique characteristics, adaptions to grind size, infusion length and extraction temperature are all required.
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Specialista Touch display is your guide through every step of the coffee-making process. With a little patience and careful attention to the instructions, you’ll effortlessly navigate each stage. Start by following the step-by-step setup instructions displayed on the screen, ensuring a smooth and easy start to your coffee journey.
Let’s get started. Get ready for your coffee preparation with Bean Adapt. Step 1: Step 2: Select the filter size to be used. Select the filter basket (single or double) and insert it into the portafilter. Attach the Dosing and Tamping guide to the portafilter, turning it clockwise.
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Step 4: Start grinding To start grinding, rest the portafilter in the cradle, then push the portafilter towards the machine until you hear a CLICK, then release. Step 3: Step 5: It is time to tamp the coffee dose. TIPS AND TRICKS! Start by giving the portafilter a gentle tap to evenly distribute the ground coffee.
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Step 6: Checking the dose level The tamper will indicate if the dose is at the right level. It shows (OK) or (-1,-2) if it is too low and (+1, +2) if too high. TIPS AND TRICKS! To read the tamper marks correctly, make sure the line is fully visible.
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Step 8: Step 9: Checking the brew What does the screen indicate? Enjoy your coffee If your first Espresso is already good, then well done! If it is not quite right, After the time and care you have put do not worry; even experienced baristas take time to fine-tune their shots. in, now you’re ready to enjoy your If the screen indicates that the coffee flow is too fast, it means you need a flavoursome cup of coffee.
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Coffee and Milk: A Perfectly Balanced Harmony Coffee and milk together create a perfect harmony of flavours, balancing the rich, bold notes coffee with creamy smoothness of milk. Whether it's a velvety latte, a frothy cappuccino, or a classic macchiato, this pairing elevates the coffee experience, making each sip indulgent and satisfying.
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Crafting a smooth and velvety cappuccino Step 1: Step 2: Drink selection Grind, tamp and brew Select the Cappuccino icon on the To start grinding, tap the grinding icon on the screen. Once this is complete, screen. tamp and check your dose before brewing your Espresso. If you need a reminder on any of the steps required, flick back to the follow sections: Grinding: step 4, Tamping: step 5, Brewing: step 6.
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Step 3: Step 4: Select temperature and frothing settings Froth the milk Each coffee with milk, such as a latte or cappuccino, has a suggested milk temperature and froth setting based on their authentic recipes already programmed which 4 - 6 ° C you can use.
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Step 5: Once you have choosen your ideal settings, press Play to start frothing. Step 6: Cleaning The Autolatte Art has its own cleaning programme to get rid of inner residue. After frothing, push the steam wand back into the parking position without the milk jug and it will automatically flush itself out.
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Step 7: The best moment: pour the milk and enjoy Give the milk a gentle swirl in the jug to smooth the texture, then pour it gently into the cup. Indulge your senses and enjoy the amazing drink you’ve just crafted.
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“Cold brew” on the homepage and confirm you want to proceed with rinsing. 3. Creative recipes Unlock your creativity with La Specialista Touch. Experience the freedom to craft and experiment with a variety of syrups, whipped cream and other ingredients of your choice to create your own unique recipes, tailored to your preferences and tastebuds.
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