Espresso Pro Shop
Michael Wantz • Jun 29, 2020
Stay away from oily beans!
Dark roasted beans, that have a sheen to them (often called oily beans) are harmful to your machine. They will clog up your machine. Oil will build up in your grinder and brew unit, causing the machine to need service. Symptoms of a clogged machine include weak coffee and low coffee stream output. Typical oily beans coffees are French Roast and other dark roasts. Even expensive beans, if oily, can cause issues.
If you prefer the flavor of darker roast coffees, you can achieve a robust taste by adjusting the grind amount on your machine.
We also highly recommend not using flavored coffees in the main grinder compartment. If you like flavored coffee, use it in pre-ground form through the bypass door of your machine.
Stay away from oily beans! They will clog up your machine.
- Mike, EspressoProShop
Wondering what kind of grind to use?
Fine grinds don't work well in semi and super-automoatic machines (like Jura's and DeLonghi's). Stick with a medium grind.
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