| Feature |
Espresso Characteristics |
| Type of coffee |
Blend made up of dark to sometimes very dark roast
Whole beans |
| Water quality |
Fresh, soft water from 4 to 6 dH |
| Grind size |
Very fine / irregular |
| Grinding |
Shortly before brewing |
| Dosage |
Ca. 7-8 grams of coffee, according to desired strength
Quantity of water: approximately 40 ml for espresso; 115 ml for lungo |
| Brewing time |
Espresso: 20 to 25 seconds; Lungo: 30 to 35 seconds |
| Brewing temperature |
89-96° C |
| Serving temperature |
76-82 degree centigrade |
| Machine pressure |
8-9 bars |
| Type of sugar |
Very fine granulated sugar to maintain the foam layer and dissolve rapidly |
| Cups |
Pre-warm using built-in or separate cup heater in order to ensure ideal serving temperature |