User guide and tutorial for bean-to-cup espresso machines

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Widely popular in recent years, the automatic machine with integrated grinder allows you to enjoy freshly ground coffee, without any barista pretensions.

Originally designed for espresso, most models today offer a multitude of options: ristretto , lungo , americano , cappuccino , etc.

These machines offer a perfect compromise between ease of use and cup quality, and continue to improve thanks to a continuous improvement approach on the part of the manufacturers.

Material

An automatic machine(Jura, De'Longhi, Melitta, etc.)

Water

Electricity(in case)

A filter recommended by the machine

Recipe

Quantity of coffee:Quite variable depending on the model and setting of the machine, but ideally more than 8g of coffee for a single espresso.

Celsius Coffees.All of them, in espresso roasting

Grind:fine (carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions)

Water temperature:ideally above 85°C

~ Do not fill your machine's grinder to the maximum , the coffee deteriorates quickly when exposed to air and light.

~ Be sure to clean and descale your machine according to your manufacturer's recommendations. The same coffee served from a dirty machine will taste radically different.

~ Experiment with the grind settings to find the one that suits your coffee: if it lacks body, reduce the size and vice versa if it is too intense.

~ If you like long coffees , do not run hot water through the grounds for more than 30 seconds. Instead, make a short espresso and top up with hot water (the hot water nozzle will be perfectly suitable). This will help avoid the bitter aromas typical of a coffee that has been "tired" by over-extraction.

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