bjw answers:

1 – 1 1/2 cups, depending on how strong you like your coffee.

Bert

bjw answers:

Why don’t you measure it yourself?
Just use the group basket provided with the machine and measure the inside wall of it across the widest point. Make sure not to measure the rim of the basket, as that’ll add on an extra 2-3mm. If in doubt, go for the slightly smaller size. It’s only 1mm of difference, and if you were able to detect that in your espresso then I’m thoroughly impressed.
However, if you’re buying a good quality tamper (I’m talking Greg Pullman or Reg Barber, which retail at around $150) then you might want to be a bit more precise measuring it! Although, I think one of those brands let’s you send in the basket, and from which they’ll design a tamper perfectly suited to it. Pretty neat.
And I know what you mean about the self tamper. My Saeco has one and it frustrates me so much. Feels like I’m not in control of my espresso quality as much =(

bjw answers:

I’d start looking at amazon.com. If they don’t have a replacement carafe, you may have to order it from the manufacturer. Do you have the intruction brochure that came with your machine? Look there.

bjw answers:

Hi! Jennimhk,

Yes, you can use Vietnamese butter roasted coffee in espresso coffee machine.

Roasting coffee beans will determine the taste. Espresso coffee bean is darker then normal roasted coffee bean.

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