Best Settings on the Breville Barista Express
Best Settings on the Breville Barista Express
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Grind size
On the left side of the Barista Express is the grind size selector. It goes from 1 (fine grind) to 16 (coarse grind).
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Best grind setting
Best grind setting
Start with a grind size of 5 and adjust as needed.
Start with a grind size of 5 and adjust as needed.
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Grind size tip
With espresso, you want a finer grind but not too fine that it's powdery.
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Grind amount
On the front of the machine, is a knob to adjust the grind amount. It goes from "less" (counterclockwise) to "more" (clockwise).
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Best grind amount
Best grind amount
Start with the setting at 3 o'clock position and adjust as needed.
Start with the setting at 3 o'clock position and adjust as needed.
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Grind Amount Tip
The only way to know if you have the correct grind amount is by pulling a shot and seeing the espresso.
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Pressure gauge
An ideal pull will move the pressure gauge needle within the solid gray area.
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Under extracted
If your needle is below the solid gray, the espresso will be under extracted. This results in watery and less flavorful espresso.
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How to fix under extraction
Change the grind size so it's finer. Make sure the ground coffee is correctly tamped.
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Over extracted
If your needle is beyond the solid gray, the espresso will be over extracted. This means too much pressure was used.
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How to fix over extraction
Change the grind so it's coarser than the previous setting. Make sure there isn't too much ground coffee in the portafilter.
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It's all a matter of trial and error.
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