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Thu, Jul 1, 04 at 10:53
| my espresso machine isn't creating the same amount of crema on the top of each cup. I guess it could be the coffee itself I am using. has anyone heard of an espresso machine not performing well after a few years. It's a high end braun machine. |
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| I suspect your grind isn't fine enough and/or you are not tamping the coffee hard enough. Linda C |
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- Posted by HappuCooker (My Page) on Thu, Sep 9, 04 at 20:27
| thanks for that reply but i have discovered it is the total opposite. crema forms best when its not ground super fine and I needed to moisten the grounds for a few seconds before actually brewing. Thanks anyway. |
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- Posted by michaelmaxp (My Page) on Fri, Jul 22, 05 at 14:02
| Crema is the result of a few factors, some are not easily achieved with a home machine; Fresh Beans- roasted within 14 days. Not all coffee varieties produce good crema. The last two are where most home units fall short. Michael |
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| We've seen a difference with different types of coffee, so if you've made a change, that could be it. Also, make sure you are cleaning (and decalcifying if needed) your machine regularly. |
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| I saw the moistening thing on Good Eats recently. He says that if the grounds are moist they are less likely to float around when the water hits it. So now I have a squirt bottle in the kitchen. I'd also try the cleaning idea. Running white vinegar through the machine usually does the trick. ant |
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| And here's a good article about cleaning your coffee maker |
Here is a link that might be useful: How to Clean A Coffee Maker
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