Gaggia Espresso/Cappuccino Maker - Manual (Page 6)

As the roud owner or the Gaggia Coffee, you can now experience the
taste o
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a delicious cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of your
own
home. Congratulations on making a wise decision!Espresso coffee, originally
created in Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water that has been heated to the correct
brewing temperature, through a special finely ground coffee. The heart of the Coffee
Gaggia is a precision engineered pump. The pump and water flow is easily
controlled with just a flick of the switch.
Making espresso or cappuccino is very different from using a
coffee maker. The Coffee Gaggia operates with pressure steam and it is,
therefore, -important to read all the instructions before using. Become familiar with
all parts of the machine before operating the unit.
The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans from which it
is made, the type of bean, where it was grown and processed. The special flavor of
a coffee bean is determined by many factors, but its taste and aroma are the result
of the roasting process. Most coffees purchased from the supermarket are roasted
to a moderate degree. Those beans are light in color and have a dry, rather than an
oily surface. This is known as the American roast USA). The coffee beans that
are roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be much
darker in color. Darker beans will produce a more flavorful cup of coffee than the
lightly-roasted beans.
A variety of dark roasts is available from which you can choose to brew your
espresso. Examples: Vienna roast, French roast, Italian roast, etc. Each of these
roasts is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific temperature producing
a specific type of flavor. There are decaffeinated beans that have up to 98% of the
caffeine content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for your espresso
maker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee being sold. You may just
find that it tastes better than the blend you have been using.
A fine “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines must be used. Be sure to ask for
this when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-type
grinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind.
The mark of real espresso is its dark color, rich taste and the light brown, natural
called “crema” in Italian.
Cappuccino is simply a of espresso and hot, frothy milk. Equal amounts
of espresso, and hot milk are recommended. Cappuccino is usually topped with
cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate shavings.
Espresso coffee should be served immediately after it is made.
courtesy of
www.espressotec.com