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3. Filter Baskets
•
Single Wall Filter Baskets
These work with freshly ground co
ff
ee
grinds and are supplied with the Barista
Max.
Note:
Pre-ground coffee grinds are too
coarse to use with Single Wall Filter
Baskets.
•
Dual Wall Filter Baskets
These work best with pre-ground co
ff
ee
grinds, but can also be used for freshly
ground co
ff
ee grinds.
These are available for purchase from
Breville. Details are on the back page.
4. Grind Dosage & Tamp Force
For best results, the amount of coffee
grinds used should remain consistent.
The unit is pre-programmed so that for
every grind setting, when it reaches 1.0
approx 13g has been dispensed, and 2.0
19.5g. These are the perfect quantities for a
single (1.0) or double (2.0) shot. Even if the
grinder is adjusted the machine recalibrates
to give a consistent dose of grounds.
The Barista Max+ allows you to perfect
your espresso taste by adjusting the
grinding to allow less grounds: for example
you can grind less for a double shot (1.8)
or more (2.2), with the LED display once
you have the perfect espresso you can
ensure you get consistent dosage and
brewing results by always grinding to your
preferred dose.
Note:
It is normal for the correct dose of
coffee grinds to appear overfilled in the
Filter Basket before tamping.
Tamp force is very difficult to gauge, the
consume could practise using some kitchen
scales to see what 10-15kg feels like.
•
Barista Max + Espresso brewing
optimisation examples
1. Grinding to 2.0 for a double espresso.
The extraction fi nishes dispensing in
15s. The water is fl owing through the
grinds too easily, and the co
ff
ee will be
under extracted and light in colour.
• Reduce the grind size to a fi ner
setting, but keep dispensing to 2.0
and tamp with the same pressure.
When the co
ff
ee dispenses in 25-
30s the espresso will be perfectly
extracted.
2. Grinding to 2.0 for a double espresso.
The extraction fi nishes dispensing in
45s. The water is struggling to pass
through the grounds, and co
ff
ee drips
slowly from the portafi lter. The co
ff
ee
will be over extracted and very dark in
colour
• Increase the grind size to a coarser
setting, but keep dispensing to 2.0
and tamp with the same pressure.
When the co
ff
ee dispenses in 25-
30s the espresso will be perfectly
extracted.
3. Brewing 2 co
ff
ees: Person A likes
a stronger co
ff
ee, Person B likes a
weaker co
ff
ee, both want a double
espresso
• Person A grinds to 2.2, Person B
grinds to 1.8. to vary the amount
of co
ff
ee put into the portafi lter. All
other variables should be kept the
same.
One Cup
Two Cup
TIPS FOR GRINDING & TAMPING
DUAL WALL
DUAL WALL
One Cup
Two Cup
Tamp Force
10-15kg
One Cup
Two Cup
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