Having a bean-to-cup automatic espresso machine means that you don’t have to do the entire process, which also means that you don’t have control over it either. Nonetheless, if you bought the machine it was because you want a good tasting cup, so then better play with the available settings to bring the most out of it. And the result? A more than enjoyable cup of espresso that requires the least effort possible! You just stop by, push a button, come back, grab your precious, and your life can go on!

Automatic machines are usually not designed for specialty coffees or coffees that are not roasted the typical Italian style, but with a few adjustments you can perform some pretty good magic. Light roasts are usually beyond these machines’ capabilities, therefore they are excluded from the guide. The reason we are trying to stick to the maximum coffee dose is because a bigger puck helps with these machines’ pressure system.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• a good roast from your local roaster (medium, medium-dark)
• an automatic espresso machine
• good quality water, like Feketeleves Coffee Elixir – Classic Espresso

GENERAL RULES MEDIUM ROAST:

• Coffee dose: maximum
• Brew ratio: 1:2.5-3 (example 8g coffee: 20-24g output)
• Grind setting: fine
• Water temperature: high-medium

GENERAL RULES MEDIUM-DARK ROAST:

• Coffee dose: maximum
• Brew ratio: 1:2-2.5 (example 8g coffee: 16-20g output)
• Grind setting: fine-medium
• Water temperature: medium

STEP 1 — PRESS:

• press the button

STEP 2 — BRRR:

• machine go brrr

TIPS & VIBES

• If your machine does not allow to decrease the output volumes to the above mentioned levels, then just cancel the extraction or remove the cup sooner than it would finish
• If you can see that your puck is dry, then decrease the dose until your machine can handle it

WATER MATTERS

• For Italian-type coffees use Feketeleves Coffee Elixir – Classic Espresso
• For modern specialty beans use Feketeleves Coffee Elixir – Specialty Espresso
• Tap water? There are many ways to disrespect your coffee, and tap water ranks just below adding sugar

Still confused?

You can always contact us for real human help. Or just vibe your way into it. What matters is that you enjoy the entire ritual!