Embrace the power to create third wave speciality coffee at home with your new Barista Touch™. Follow this guide to set up your new machine and accessories to prepare to make that first cup of home espresso.

Setting up your machine

Unboxing the Barista Touch™ is taking your first step on the path to creating third wave speciality coffee at home. Acquaint yourself with the essential tools you will use to brew a perfect cup of espresso. In this video, we'll present each of the accessories that complete your Barista Touch™ and turn you into a home barista.

Unboxing and parts

The Barista Touch™ is a sophisticated espresso machine capable of delivering third wave speciality coffee with a simple swipe, select, and customise. Learn how to master the interface to create your ideal espresso, latte, cappuccino or Americano from the comfort of your own home.

How to use the interface

The quality of the water you use is an integral ingredient in achieving a delicious cup of third wave coffee. Your Barista Touch™ comes with a water hardness test strip to determine the quality of your water source. Learn how to use the test strip, how to evaluate the results, and how to make cafe-quality coffee at home.

Check and set water hardness

When brewing the perfect cup of third wave speciality coffee, the magic is in the details. The Barista Touch™ has 30 grind levels available so that you can dial in on your perfect taste. We recommend you start with grind level 14 and adjust to your tastes from there.

How to adjust grind size

An essential skill for brewing delicious, third wave speciality coffee like a pro is perfecting the tamp and trim to achieve the perfect dose of freshly ground coffee. Fortunately, the Barista Touch™ makes this step simple – watch how it's done.

How to tamp and trim the dose

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