CAPSULE BREWING TIPS:
The benefit of the capsule brewing method is it’s clean, no fuss, consistent and above all convenient. We wanted to make it better and add exceptional taste and flavour to that list, extracting the beauty of our high grade coffee for capsule drinkers. The Nespresso® machine is able to create incredible results with our compostable capsules with a little extra effort outlined in the brewing tips below.
Program your Machine:
Most Nespresso® machines have instructions in the manual to program the pour time. Please refer to the manual of your machine or follow the instructions below to adjust the factory settings to our recommended pour times.
Espresso (short pour): 25g beverage weight
Lungo (long pour): 60g beverage weight
To programme following these 6 steps:
Place a set of digital scales under the spout of your machine and place a cup onto the scales.
Reset the scales to zero.
Place the compostable capsule into the machine as normal.
Press and hold down the short pour button to start the machine.
Release the button when the beverage reaches 25g.
For the long pour, repeat the above steps from 1-5 selecting the long pour button instead, and release the button when the beverage reaches 60g. The short and long pour buttons are now set to the correct beverage weights.
Flush your machine:
Ensure you flush your machine prior to brewing a capsule by selecting a short pour without a capsule. This will eliminate stale coffee from previous brews. Do so again after pouring a capsule to minimise oil build up which impacts flavour outcome.
Shake your Capsule before use:
Even extraction and flow is essential for great results, so give each capsule a shake before use to disperse the coffee grinds inside.
Packaging:
Our compostable capsules are wrapped in a nitrogen flushed barrier proof package. Only open the packet just prior to use for best flavour results, as exposure to the air will cause the coffee to go stale faster.
Water Quality:
Water makes an immense impact on the final outcome of your cup, after all a cup of coffee is more than 90% water. Our capsules are designed using reverse osmosis water (pure water) that has had the correct minerals added to create an exceptional flavour profile. This is why we recommend and encourage you to go the distance when it comes to water quality so that your coffee doesn’t taste flat and lifeless. This will also assist in minimising scale build up in your machine. We recommend filtering your water using a BRITA water jug, or similar filter tap water as a minimum. Alternatively, for the best water, use distilled water and re-mineralise with the correct ratio of minerals (Third Wave Water for example) available from our online shop soon.
Compatibility:
Our capsules are compatible with Nespresso® machines, apart from the commercial and built in models. The machines we test on and recommend for consistent results are the Expert Auto, Pixi, Citiz, Creatista, Latissima, U Solo and Inissia.
