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Espresso Machine

The closest you can get to that café experience, espresso machines can take some getting used to. However, once you've got the knack, nothing beats the strong, full-bodied brews you can achieve.

You'll Need

You'll Need

ESPRESSO MACHINE  |  WHOLE BEAN COFFEE  |  GRINDER (UNLESS BUILT-IN)  |  SCALE  |  TAMPER  |  CUP

ESPRESSO MACHINE  |  WHOLE BEAN COFFEE  |  GRINDER (UNLESS BUILT-IN)  |  SCALE  |  TAMPER  |  CUP

5 Steps for the Perfect Brew

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1. Preheat
Turn on & preheat your espresso machine (some machines can take up to 25 minutes).
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2. Load Portafilter
Using around 11g of fine ground coffee for a single espresso portafilter & 18g for a double.
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3. Tamp Down
Tap the side of your portafilter to level out the coffee. Then press down the coffee firmly & evenly with your tamper.
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4. Lock In
Lock in your portafilter by raising it into the group head & twisting it until it locks.
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5. Select Serve
To make an espresso, select single or double espresso. Have your cup ready underneath.

Stock Up on the Essentials

<small>Whole Bean</small><br>Strong Pack

Whole Bean
Strong Pack

£26.00

A selection of our award-winning strong whole bean coffee blends in easy-to-use & fully recyclable refill bags.

DAILY GRIND | Intensity 8
INTENSE ROAST | Intensity 9
BRUNCH BLEND | Intensity 9
SUPERCHARGER | Intensity 12

The 4 Refills Strong Pack contains one 200g bag of each of our strong blends. The 8 Refills Strong Pack contains two 200g bags of each of our strong blends. The 12 Refills Strong Pack contains three 200g bag of each of our strong blends.

<small>Whole Bean</small><br>Variety Pack

Whole Bean
Variety Pack

£40.25

A selection of our award-winning whole bean coffee in easy-to-use & fully recyclable refill bags.

DAILY GRIND | Intensity 8
INTENSE ROAST | Intensity 9
BRUNCH BLEND | Intensity 9
SUPERCHARGER | Intensity 12
HALF-CAFF BRUNCH BLEND | Intensity 8
DECAF BRUNCH BLEND | Intensity 8

The 6 Refills Variety Pack contains one 200g bag of each of our blends. The 12 Refills Variety Pack contains two 200g bags of each of our blends. The 18 Refills Variety Pack contains three 200g bag of each of our blends.

Other Top Tips

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Backflush
To maintain your espresso machine, regularly backslash with water & clean the portafilter thoroughly.
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Quality Grinder
Invest in a quality grinder. Grind consistency is crucial to a perfect espresso.

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