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Now you are ready to enjoy the wonderful process of making gourmet espresso at

home. Your new Cappu-Latte Espresso System coupled with a little practice and

experience will have you making coffeehouse espresso in no time at all. Here are a few

suggestions to help you along the way:

• One single shot of espresso should be no more than 1.5oz of coffee.

• Before running your brewing cycle, be sure that your espresso is tamped (packed down) evenly.

• Do not use coffee grinds that are too coarse. A fine to medium grind of coffee is

recommended.

• For optimum results, use cold milk and a stainless steel container when steaming. Do not

overheat the milk when frothing. The perfect temperature is right when the container

becomes too hot to continue to hold.

• If too much water is run through the coffee grounds, the espresso will likely come out thin

and have a bitter taste.

• In the event your espresso pours too slowly from the machine, use less pressure when

tamping the coffee grinds or try using a coarser blend.

• Fresher coffee beans or grounds will yield better taste. Always buy the freshest coffee

available and store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry, dark place.

• Whole coffee beans will stay fresher longer than ground coffee. When grinding your own

coffee, never grind more than you will use for immediate brewing. The coffee will lose its

flavor quickly once it's ground.

• Proper maintenance of your espresso maker will result in better tasting espresso. Keep it

cleaned and thoroughly rinsed. Run water through the brewing head and flush the steam

nozzle with fresh water after each use.

Warning:

In rare instances using cofffee grounds that are too small may cause the coffee flow to

reduce to a slow drip, or the machine to stop working altogether. If this occurs, run fresh

water through the brewing head and use a coarser coffee grind.

ESPRESSO TIPS