8. USEFUL INFORMATION
CHOOSING COFFEE
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A true espresso coffee is recognizable by its dark colour, typical crèma and it’s rich flavors.
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The flavor and aroma of a coffee bean are the result of a roasting process. Darker coffee
beans have been roasted for a longer time at a higher temperature, and are more aromatic
than lighter coffee beans.
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There are many different types of coffee available on the market, containing blends of beans
roasted at different temperatures with different types of aroma. There is also decaffeinated
coffee containing only 2% caffeine. Try using different types of coffee with your espresso
machine to find the flavors and aroma that best suits your unique taste.
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Ideally, coffee beans should be ground just before using them. Remember that your coffee
MUST BE GROUND FOR PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINES
, which means it must be
ground quite finely.
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It is a good idea to keep ground coffee in a hermetically sealed container. Coffee easily
absorbs odours and looses oils.