Beau asked:


I just bought an espresso machine, and in the part where the water pours into the coffee mug, there are two spouts (just in case i want to pour into two different cups). Anyways, one of the spouts starts out pouring but then it starts to drip, whereas the other spout remains a steady stream.

i have made espresso on this thing 5 times so far and its always the same spout that drips, and I have done everything I can to ensure that its packed tightly and distributed evenly when I pack (ie, ‘tamp’) it. The machine comes with a spoon where you use to spoon part to scoop up the ground coffee, and you use the handle of the spoon to pack it in evenly. the handle fits the size of the container that holds the ground coffee so it’s easy to pack it in evenly, or at least so I thought.

Any suggestions on what I’m doing wrong? The spout doesn’t appear to have blockage, it also appears to be the same size as the other spout. Thanks for any help,

Quincy

gatorade asked:


It’s been 2 years since i have used my old espresso machine and i would just like to ask what type of coffee to use. Is any type of bean ok as long as its ground really fine, or was it coarse? i forgot… I am currently using Movenpick Espresso coffe…

also is it ok to use regular ground coffee in an espresso machine… thanks..

Quincy

robby lim asked:


I just got my new espresso machine yesterday but i am having a few problems with it. whenever i make my espresso at home, i noticed that the ground coffee is always soaking wet whenever i remove it from the machine. from what i know, it should be dry and when i discard it, it should be intact and should fall out in one piece. i don’t know why but mine’s been really soggy and wet. Does anyone know how to fix this? it would really be of great help thanks!

Elias

Johnny Favourite asked:


I’m also in the hunt for a classic, jewel-of-the-kichen, retro-designed home espresso machine. Any brands you would advise to check out?

Cash