THE ADVANTAGES OF A FULLY AUTOMATIC MACHINE

A fully automatic coffee machine offers fast coffee enjoyment with consistent quality – provided the settings are optimally adjusted. Here's what's important.

THE RIGHT BEAN

Roasting

For fully automatic coffee machines, strong roasts with a short extraction time are suitable. Light roasts are less suitable, as they don't develop enough aroma.

Robusta content

A higher Robusta content results in a fuller body. Our recommendations: Special Roast: 30% Robusta; Black Edition: 40% Robusta; Extreme Roast: 70% Robusta from India

Bean quality

Make sure the beans don't have an oily shine – this could indicate that they were roasted too hot and could clog your grinder.

THE RIGHT GRIND

  • Setting: The grind size influences the brewing time and the taste.
  • Recommendation: A brewing time of approximately 10 seconds for an espresso (30–35 ml) is ideal. Adjust the grind setting on your fully automatic coffee machine accordingly.

CORRECT INTENSITY & DOSAGE

Settings

Many fully automatic coffee machines offer the setting "strong/strong" or "weak/mild".

The taste

The optimal settings depend on your machine and your taste – test different options.

WATER QUANTITY & CLEANING

  • Use of filtered water:
    Too much lime or other minerals negatively affect the taste.
  • Recommended water quantities:
     Espresso & Cappuccino: 35 ml
    Café Crème: 110 ml
  • Water temperature:
     Coffee outlet: 83–86 °C
    Optimal extraction: 95 °C
  • Tip: If you want a large cup, lengthen your drink with hot water instead of increasing the amount of water – otherwise it will taste bitter and watered down.