THE EQUIPMENT AND REFLECTIONS ON THE TASTE OF ESPRESSO COFFEE
Equipment, espresso coffee machines and grinders are essential for good coffee but it is very important to carry out regular maintenance if excellent results are required every day.
 
FREQUENCENECESSARY OPERATIONS
Every day
 
  • Clean filter-holders, filters, diffusers, gaskets, cup warmer, drain tray; pass the blank filter several times a day
  • Check the size of grind
  • Check that the water pressure in the heater corresponds to about 9 atmospheres
Every week
 
  • Check the hardness of the water coming from the group
  • Clean carefully the batcher (use a brush) and the hopper (with a dry cloth) of the grinder to remove coffee residues
Every month
 
  • Check the wear of the grinding blades; it is important that flat grinding blades are replaced every 400 kg and conical blades every 600-800 kg of coffee
  • Wash the units and the blank filter with appropriate detergent