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The coffee is too watery
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Refer to the instructional video & table below for suggestions
Potential cause:
The appliance settings need reviewing.
Note:
To see a video on how to make the perfect espresso, please check out our instructional video on the Delonghi How To page:
| PERFECT ESPRESSO | UNDER-EXTRACTED COFFEE | OVER-EXTRACTED COFFEE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |  |
| Froth | Nut-brown coloured with dark lights and light-coloured streaks, 3-4mm thick. | Clear and thin with large bubbles. | Dark and thin, only at the edges. |
| Body | Dense, full-flavoured and smooth. | Thin and watery. | Excessive. |
| Taste | Well-balanced and lingering. | Weak and short-lived. | Strong, astringent, lingering and bitter on the palate. |
| Aroma | Intense. | Not pronunced. | Weak, with a hint of burnt coffee. |
| Grinding level | Correct. | Too coarse. Adjust the mill to a lower position. | Too fine. Adjust the mill to a higher position. |
| Coffee quantity | Correct.  | Not enough. Increase the quantity. | Too much. Reduce the quantity. |
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