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Recognizing technicians’ need to The Coffee Technician Wheel is an instru- Each area indicates a parameter on which
act on: starting from the coffee choice
ment that allows us to better understand
master their trade and bring the which are the variables that influence a up to the last moment when water and
coffee as espresso, are dispensed from
good cup of espresso. We can use it as a
compass to guide us the espresso machine.
coffee supply chain closer together,
Gruppo Cimbali created the

Coffee Technician Wheel. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

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Competence for Everyone an ideal choice for anyone looking for superior quality in
their espresso machines.
When you think of the people involved in the coffee Recognising technicians’ need to master their trade
industry, baristas, roasters and farmers typically come to and bring the coffee supply chain closer together, Grup-
mind. However, there is another group critical for pro- po Cimbali created the Coffee Technician Wheel. This
ducing the best cup of coffee - technicians. Coffee tech- tool offers an easy-to-understand overview of all varia-
nicians are responsible for managing customers and their bles related to coffee extraction - from flavor develop-
requests, plus having in-depth knowledge of mechanical ment to dose/time/brew ratio - allowing technicians to
and electronic equipment, raw materials, and the ev- quickly access and analyze information. The wheel is
er-changing sector. Gruppo Cimbali, Italy’s leading es- divided into two main sections: Technical parameters
presso machine manufacturer, has created a tool to help that can be changed, such as water, espresso machines, COFFEE PROPERTIES
coffee technicians ensure the best result – the Coffee and grinders; and Organic Properties of coffee that
Technicians Wheel. cannot be altered but can be managed to produce optimal Espresso Brew Formula
With over a century of experience, Gruppo Cimba- results in the cup. Ground coffee
li has established itself as one of the world’s leading Additionally, it is color-coded into four segments EBF =
manufacturers of professional espresso coffee machines. that cover each aspect affecting extraction. Each segment Espresso yield
Over the past 70 years, their export operations have al- contains a pictogram symbolizing the various stages of
lowed them to bring espresso coffee to people all around the process for easy visual reference. By adjusting tem-
COFFEE PROPERTIES TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
the globe. The company is made up of iconic brands like perature and pressure settings on a light-roasted natural Blend The raw material used to brew Espresso Machine The machines allow us
La Cimbali, Faema, Casadio and Hemerson, ensuring that coffee machine, using suitable water, and grinding appro- espresso can be influenced by many to extract the best from coffee, influ-
they have all the expertise needed to create comprehen- priately, coffee professionals can create an exquisite cup. factors that result in different sensory encing positive and negative character-
sive solutions for the hospitality industry. Their products Edgardo Ferrero, Group Services Director at Gruppo characteristics in the cup. istics of the raw material to enhance Water It’s a fundamental and often under-
are renowned for their reliability, performance, ergonom- Cimbali explains that the goal was to create a tool that Roasting This phase is an important step the final result. estimated element. The quality of the water
Ground Coffee This is the last stage that
in defining the quality of the espresso.
is an important discriminator of cup flavor
ics and design as well as consistently delivering delicious would help coffee technicians to ensure the best result The characteristics of a good coffee are coffee takes in its cycle before being (also it’s important in preserving the coffee
cups of coffee every time. This combination makes them in the cup. highlighted at this stage. extracted: shape and size play a key role. machine)
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