5 most common mistakes made by new espresso machine owners

Mistake 1: Googling how to brew espresso

We discovered that many articles online about espresso brewing gives incorrect tips for espresso brewing, instead we advise you to read our articles About espresso brewing or contact companies that are knowledgeable in this area. Alternatively, stick to one source instead of mixing lots of different construction techniques as this rarely gives good results. 

Mistake 2: Choosing coffee beans

We don't understand how some new espresso machine owners who spend thousands of kronor on an espresso machine choose to use the cheapest beans available in grocery stores or use beans that are much older than 1 month old or beans that don't show any roast date at all but only a best before date. Or to use brewed coffee beans and not espresso beans which have a completely different roast profile adapted for espresso brewing. And believe that it will give results. It's like buying a sports car but buying old diesel that has been found in an old garage and hoping that the car can be driven. 

It is important to use beans that are fresher than at least a month, preferably within 4 to 14 days after roasting. 

Mistake 3: Not using a scale

The majority of brewing problems arise from eyeballing the amount of ground coffee and the volume of espresso and then make changes based on this. By using a scale you can see directly what the problem with your brewing is and make the correct changes instead of blindly hoping that your correction will improve your brewing. About If you use a small scale very carefully in the beginning, you will later be able to measure much better by eye and make correct assessments. 

Mistake 4: Irregular tamping

Tamping means that you press the ground coffee compactly like a puck in the filter basket before inserting it into the espresso machine. About you keep trying to push the puck even harder because you see that espresso If the water runs out too quickly and too quickly, you've thought wrong. Tamping it regularly and pressing it flat and not at an angle each time is a better approach. The second problem is not as obvious, but About there are several people in the house who use the espresso machine that also don't press as hard, you can buy a calibrated one tamper where it presses to a specific pressure and hence you can ensure that each press is even and equally hard. 

Mistake 5: Insufficient cleaning

Coffee is a food product that is consumed and therefore About If the machine is not cleaned, it can create mold and bacteria which will not taste good. It also has a very negative impact on your health. It may be convenient not to think about cleaning it, but cleaning it will get your espresso to taste better but also extend the life of the machine. When an espresso machine is not cleaned regularly, limescale and mineral deposits form which will end up in valves, hoses and eventually electronic components. This leads to the machine breaking down. 

Hope these tips help you on your way to getting the best results possible!