Dedica EC685

The Perfect Shot

Start to finish, about five minutes.

15gcoffee in
30gespresso out
25-30sshot time
  1. 1

    Warm it up

    Turn it on with the empty portafilter locked in, so it heats too. Wait for the steady light. Keep the basket dry.

  2. 2

    Grind and fill

    Grind fine, finer than sugar. Fill the double basket with about 15g, ground fresh right before.

  3. 3

    Tamp

    Tap the basket to level the grounds, then press firm and straight down. A flat puck matters more than a hard one.

  4. 4

    Pull

    Lock it in and start right away. First drops within 8 seconds, then a thin steady stream the color of warm honey.

  5. 5

    Stop at 30g

    That lands around 25 to 30 seconds. Stop, sip, enjoy.

Tastes off?

Sour, thin, ran fastgrind finer
Bitter, harsh, slow dripgrind coarser
Golden rulechange only the grind

Milk for cappuccino

  • Purge the wand, then hold the tip just under the milk surface until it stretches with a soft hiss.
  • Sink it deeper, spin a whirlpool. Stop when the jug is too hot to hold.
  • Wipe and purge the wand right after. Every time.