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7. Filter Baskets
• Dual Wall Filter Baskets
Supplied with the Mini Barista, these work
well with both pre-ground bagged grinds &
freshly ground grinds.
• Single Wall Filter Baskets
Are available for purchase from Breville.
Details are on the back page.
Note: If using Single Wall Filter Baskets
(not supplied with the Mini Barista), pre-
ground bagged grinds are too coarse.
Extraction Guide
There are extraction variations from bean to bean, and everyone’s taste is different.
Use the below as a guide to improve your espresso technique, so it’s just right for you.
UNDER EXTRACTION OPTIMUM EXTRACTION OVER EXTRACTION
Pour ^
Quick flow
Under 15 sec
Steady flow
20-30 sec
No flow-drips
Over 35 sec
Colour
Pale brown
Crema-light brown
Rich caramel
Crema-dark golden
Very dark brown
Crema-dark brown
Taste Sour, Acidic, Watery Rich, Sweet, Vibrant Bitter, Dry, Grainy
Grind ^^
Too coarse
Use a finer grind
Just right
Too fine
Use a coarser grind
Dosage
Not enough grinds
Use more grinds
One Cup: 10-12g
Two Cups: 20-22g
Too many grinds
Use less grinds
Tamp
Not enough tamp force
Tamp firmer*
Just right-firm pressure
10-15Kg of force**
Too much tamp force
Tamp lighter
^ When using pre-ground bagged grinds, use the Dual Wall Filter Baskets.
^^ Ensure beans or pre-ground grinds are fresh. Old pre-ground grinds & old beans, no matter the grind size,
will not produce a good tasting espresso.
* When using pre-ground bagged grinds, try using a 2 step Fill & tamp method:
Fill in half the grinds then tamp & repeat.
** When using pre-ground bagged grinds try tamping a little harder, 15-20Kg of force.
TIPS FOR MAKING THE PERFECT CUP
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