Re: Optimum Pressure with the Breville BES820...
I assume you are familiar with the reasons behind the gauge readings.
White Zone - Ideal Espresso
The gauge needle when positioned within the
recommended White Zone during pouring
indicates that the espresso will be produced at
the ideal pressure. The brewed espresso should
have a generous layer of [ch64257]ne textured and
evenly coloured golden crèma.
Green Zone - Under Extracted
The gauge needle when positioned within the
Green Zone during pouring indicates that the
espresso will be produced with insuf[ch64257]cient
pressure resulting in an ‘under extracted’
espresso. This occurs when the water [ch64258]ow
through the ground coffee in the [ch64257]lter is too
fast. As a result the optimal [ch64258]avour will not be
extracted and the coffee will be watery and lack
thick créma on the top. Possible other causes
for under extraction are: coffee grind is too
coarse and/or insuf[ch64257]cient coffee in [ch64257]lter and/or
under tamping.
Red Zone - Over Extracted
The gauge needle when positioned within
the Red Zone during pouring will indicate
that the espresso will be produced with too
much pressure resulting in an ‘over extracted’
espresso. This occurs when the water [ch64258]ow
through the ground coffee in the [ch64257]lter is too
slow. As a result the coffee will be very dark
and bitter, with a mottled and uneven créma on
top. Possible other causes for over extraction
are: ground coffee is too [ch64257]ne and/or too much
ground coffee in [ch64257]lter and/or over tamping.
Check your grind, it may be too coarse - you do have a good grinder dont you?
Check your dosing - you may not be using enough coffee.
Check your tamping - you may not be distributing evenly &/or tamping with enough pressure.
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Optimum Pressure with the Breville BES820...
Collapse
X
-
Re: Optimum Pressure with the Breville BES820...
Welcome to CSOriginally posted by 7D2C25237A480 link=1254041841/0#0 date=1254041841Ive tried different coffee, techniques..
Tell us what techniques youve tried :
- Flag
Leave a comment:
-
Optimum Pressure with the Breville BES820...
Hi All,
Ive tried different coffee, techniques... but have never been able to achieve the optimum presure with the Breville BES820. Its always just reaching the optimum (the upper green part) pressure, but never into the middle range!
What am I doing wrong? Has other achieve optimum pressure? Please share your secret ...
Thanks in advance.Tags: None
- Flag

Leave a comment: