The quality of freshly ground beans used in espresso is one of the four most important factors in the preparation of a great espresso. This attribute is often referred to as one of the ‘four hands’ in espresso preparation. The others are the grinder, the espresso machine and the barista.
While the degree and the selection of roast is a personal preference, correctly roasted and rested coffee beans produce espresso with much more taste, flavor and body than beans that are pre-ground.
Pre-ground beans deteriorate rapidly and over time produces thin flat espresso that has a light and small amount of crema.
FEATURES OF YOUR BREVILLE BARISTA EXPRESS
INTEGRATED CONICAL BURR GRINDER
The integrated conical burr grinder allows each espresso produced from The Barista Express to be created using freshly ground beans - the key to achieving your ideal espresso.
PRESET OR ADJUSTABLE GRIND SIZE
The GRIND SIZE dial accurately adjusts the fineness or coarseness of the espresso grind for optimal espresso extraction.
For a fast and easy espresso, or novice espresso machine users, set the GRIND SIZE dial to DUAL WALL and use the included DUAL WALL FILTERS. Refer to ‘A MINUTE TO LEARN’ on page 31.
For more experienced espresso machine users, or those interested in perfecting their espresso making skills, use the included SINGLE WALL FILTERS. Refer to ‘PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS’ on page 35 for details on where to set this dial.
PRESET OR ADJUSTABLE GRIND AMOUNT
The GRIND AMOUNT dial accurately adjusts the quantity of beans that will be ground and dispensed into the filter, ready for extraction. This quantity should be adjusted according to the fineness or coarseness selected on the GRIND SIZE dial.
For a fast and easy espresso, or novice espresso machine users, set the GRIND AMOUNT dial to DUAL WALL and use the included DUAL WALL FILTERS. Refer to ‘A MINUTE TO LEARN’ on page 31.
For more experienced espresso machine users, or those interested in perfecting their espresso making skills, use the included SINGLE WALL FILTERS. Refer to ‘PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS’ on page 35 for details on where to set this dial.
