The primary
factor for espresso to have a good taste or not is our personal preference.
However, freshness and types of the beans, coarsens and fines of the grind
including tamping pressure are also affecting factors. There is no specific
amount to get the best taste, even if you already have Breville Bes870XL at
home. You are required doing some experiments by varying those factors in order
to get the best taste based on your personal preference.
The
experiment may not be as easy as it seems especially for beginners in espresso
making. Bes870XL may be a good product, but without knowing how to use it, you
may never get your personal taste. That's why this article is going to tell you
how to use this machine at home. Let's see the entire process.
Adjust the Grind Size
It stands to
reason for beginners who plan to adjust the grind size. Again, there is no
specific size. The point is the size of the grind will affect the water flows
when the grinds come through the filter. Either the grinds can be well filtered
or not, your espresso taste will be affected. So, to make sure that you have
the best taste of espresso from your Breville Bes870XL, the grind size needs
not too fine or powdery, but it is fine enough so the extraction can be
optimized.
Filtering the Grind Beans
Let's say
that you already get the required grind size. Now, you are ready to put the
grind beans into the filter.
When you are
at this step, beginners may find some difficulties. Fortunately, this newer
model of Breville Barista Express has been equipped with dual wall technology
enabling you to get a distinctly rick cream. You will get the best results if
you can set the grind setting properly and use fresh grind beans.
How Espresso Tastes Weak?
Beginners
must do some mistakes to create the best espresso with Breville Bes870XL at the
first time. Over brewing may happen. In fact, the brewing period once the pump
is already started only takes around 20 seconds. Around 7 grams of ground
coffee can create 30 ml of espresso. If you brew the ground coffee in the
filter for more than 20 minutes, your espresso will taste weak. Otherwise, it
may occur due to the use of a coarse grind. This is the common errand when the
first time using Breville Barista Express Bes870.
To Avoid Weak Taste
In order
that you can have the best taste of espresso, the brewing time has to be
carefully counted. 20 seconds will be enough. However, weak taste may also
occur due to the too coarse coffee grind. To avoid this, make sure that you get
a grind that matches to your Breville Bes870XL.
When you
find there is no sufficient water in the filter, the espresso will taste weak,
too. So, decide either you want to make single or double shot. Single shot
requires 7 grams and double shot requires 14 grams. Less than the required
amount creates weak taste.
Basically,
BES870XL is easily used. Mistakes may happen for beginners. However,
by experimenting and learning from the previous mistakes, you can create the
best espresso from your Breville Bes870XL.
