• Espresso output: 40g – a large double shot. (approx. 40ml)
• Brew pressure: 8-10 bar (Maximum 12 bar)
• Brew temperature: 90-95ºC
• Ground coffee weight: 15-20g of freshly ground coffee
• Grinder required: a burr grinder designed for espresso is highly recommended
• Water required: 110-120ml.
• Time to make espresso from cold: 3 to 6 minutes, depending on stove.
• Time to make a repeat espresso: 3 to 6 minutes, depending on stove.
• Recommended extraction time: 25 – 30 seconds.
• Maximum time on stove: 8 minutes.
• Compatible stove types: Gas, induction (with plate, available separately), electric halogen, electric ring, traditional stove (Aga, Rayburn), camping gas stove.
General specifications
• Machine weight 1.8kg (4lbs)
• Machine height 18cm
Materials
The machine is made from die-cast and machined brass, with an electroless nickel plating, giving it both excellent resistance to acids, and good thermal uniformity.
In the Box
• 9 Barista espresso machine
• 9 Barista tamper
• Heat transfer plate (for use on most gas cookers, induction plate required for use on induction stoves)
• Getting started instructions
• Spare safety ring and boiler o-ring
• 9 Barista stickers
Other materials used are;
• Silicone rubber: All seals, the thermal break and basket cap
• PTFE: the valve pin
• PEI: the group insulator.
• Stainless steel: basket and heat exchanger coil
• There is no aluminium in the machine.
