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← Resources & Downloads Coffee Knowledge Everything you need to make great coffee — at a glance. Print this and pin it to your office coffee station. Espresso Ratios ShotCoffee InLiquid OutTime Single9g18–22g20–25s Double18g36–40g25–30s...

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Coffee Cheat Sheet

Everything you need to make great coffee — at a glance. Print this and pin it to your office coffee station.

Espresso Ratios

Shot Coffee In Liquid Out Time
Single 9g 18–22g 20–25s
Double 18g 36–40g 25–30s
Ristretto 18g 18–22g 15–20s

Classic Drink Recipes

Espresso

Double shot (36–40g). Serve immediately in a pre-warmed cup.

Americano

Double shot + 120–180ml hot water. Add water first to preserve crema.

Flat White

Double shot + 100–130ml steamed milk (microfoam). Ratio approx 1:2.5.

Latte

Double shot + 200–250ml steamed milk + thin layer of foam.

Cappuccino

Double shot + equal parts steamed milk and thick foam. Total ~150–180ml.

Macchiato

Double shot + small dash of steamed milk or foam on top.

Milk Textures

  • Microfoam (flat white / latte) — Silky, glossy, no visible bubbles. Steam to 60–65°C.
  • Thick foam (cappuccino) — Airy, holds shape. Steam to 60–65°C with more air introduced early.
  • Latte art milk — Poured slowly from low height. Requires microfoam consistency.

Troubleshooting at a Glance

  • Sour / weak — Grind finer, increase dose, or extend extraction time
  • Bitter / harsh — Grind coarser, reduce dose, or shorten extraction time
  • Watery — Too coarse a grind or too little coffee
  • No crema — Beans too old or grind too coarse

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Printable customer & service guides

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These Café Perfection guides explain routine care, professional service scope and equipment-management principles. For an exact model, the current manufacturer instructions take priority where a specific procedure, dose, limit or safety step is required.
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