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Date added: Jul 4, 2011 3 Tips to Get Great Tasting Coffee

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Dear Valued Customer,

3 Tips to Get Great Tasting Coffee

#1 DESCALE YOUR MACHINE

Great tasting coffee comes from a clean machine. Machines can accumulate water scale as a result of the hardness of the water that is being used in the machine, resulting in a build up of minerals. Scale can reduce the quality of your espresso, build up on the internal mechanisms and can prevent the machine from working efficiently.

You can prevent water scale by using high quality filtered or bottled water rather than tap water and use a water filter (and change at the recommended intervals). While a water filter will not completely eliminate water scale, it will reduce the build up process.

We recommend that you descale your machine every 3-4 months to ensure your machine is at its optimum performance and delivers a great cup of coffee!

	Philips Saeco Descaler - $20
	Water Filter - $22

#2 USE FRESH BEANS

Using fresh beans will ensure you are getting the full aroma and great taste from your coffee. Using just what you need and implementing smart storage techniques of a sealed container stored in a dark and dry place, will help to prolong the freshness of the beans. Using very fresh beans will produce a golden foaming crema.

Experimenting with beans from different coffee growing regions and different roasters, is a great way to experience the intricate flavours and aromas from coffee around the world.

	Saeco Coffee Beans Gold 1Kg - $30
	Saeco Extra Bar Coffee Beans 500g - $17

#3 PRE-HEAT YOUR CUPS

Another tip to get a great tasting coffee, is to use pre-heated cups. A pre-heated cup ensures that the temperature of the espresso is at its optimum, allowing you to savour the delicate flavours of your coffee, especially if you are using single origin beans!