Gaggia Topazio Instructions Manual

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IntroductionAs the proud owner or the Topazio Gaggia , you can now experience thetaste of a delicious cup of espresso or cappuccino in the comfort of yourown home. Congratulations on making a wise decision!Espresso coffee, originallycreated in Italy, is made by rapidly forcing water that has been heated to the correctbrewing temperature, through a special finely ground coffee. The heart of theTopazio Gaggia is a precision engineered pump. The pump and water flow is easilycontrolled with just a flick of the switch.Making espresso or cappuccino is very different from using a coventionalcoffee maker. The Topazio Gaggia operates with pressure and steam and it is,therefore, important to read all the instructions before using. Become familiar withall parts of the machine before operating the unit.2.3.4.5.6.hyortant to know...The taste of your coffee depends on the characteristics of the beans horn which itis made, the type of bean, where it was grown and processed. The special flavor ofa coffee bean is determined by .many factors, but its taste and aroma are the resultof the roasting recess. Most coffees purchased from the supermarket are roastedto a moderate dpegree. Those beans are light in color and have a dry, rather than anoily surface. This is known as the American roast (in USA). The coffee beans thatare roasted for a longer period of time and at higher temperatures will be muchdarker in color. Darker beans will produce a more flavorful cup of coffee than thelightly-roasted beans.A variety of dark roasts is available from which you can choose to brew yourespresso. Examples: Vienna roast, French roast, Italian roast, etc. Each of theseroasts is a blend of coffee beans that are roasted at a specific temperature producinga sC al4e&c type of flavor. There are decaffeinated beans that have up to 98% of theeine content removed. The next time you purchase coffee for your espressomaker, experiment with one of the many kinds of coffee being sold. You may justfind that it tastes better than the blend you have been using.A fine “espresso grind” for pump-driven machines must be used. Be sure to ask forthis when buying coffee or when having beans ground. Do not use a blade-typegrinder because it makes too much coffee dust and produces an irregular grind.The mark of real espresso is its dark color, rich taste and the light brown, naturalfroth called “crema” in Italian.Cappuccino is simply a combination of espresso and hot, frothy milk. Equal amountsof espresso, froth and hot milk are recommended. Cappuccino is usually topped withcinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate shavings.Espresso coffee should be served immediately after it is made.