• Use fresh, high-quality beans
  
• Avoid oily or flavoured beans (can clog grinder)
  
• Store beans in a cool, dry place
  

Stale or poor-quality beans will always result in weak or bitter coffee

• Too coarse → weak, watery coffee
  
• Too fine → bitter, slow extraction
  

Start with a medium setting and adjust gradually

• Use fresh, filtered water where possible
  
• Hard water can cause limescale and affect taste
  
• Avoid distilled water unless specified
  

Water makes up most of your coffee — quality matters

• Coffee oils build up in the brew system
  
• Limescale affects heating and flow
  
• Milk residue impacts flavour and hygiene
  

Regular cleaning is essential for consistent results

• Low temperature → weak, under-extracted coffee
  
• Inconsistent heating → inconsistent results
  

Descaling helps maintain correct temperature

• Too little coffee → weak taste
  
• Too much → overly strong or bitter
  

Adjust strength settings gradually