Screw the jug apart in the middle and remove the funnel – Fill the boiler (the bottom bit) with fresh cold water, to just below the safety valve and replace the funnel – Fill the funnel with medium fine ground coffee (ask for a Ditting No. 4 grind), pack it evenly but not tightly – Check that the upper disc and rubber ring seal are correctly positioned (in the top part of the jug) then firmly screw the two halves back together so that the seal will not leak – Heat on the stove at a low to medium heat – The water in the bottom boils and is forced through the coffee trapped in the funnel, the ground coffee itself forms part of the filter – The top half of the jug will start to fill with espresso – As soon as the top is full, turn off the heat (otherwise the jug will boil dry) – Serve and ENJOY!

(If you already own a stovetop jug and the manufacturer has provided additional or alternative information about its use, please follow the manufacturer’s guidance.)

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]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:30:39 +0000 Jasmine Pearl White Tea, is most exquisite, but also very economical.

I use 3 pearls in a warmed cup. Pour water just off the bowl. Leave the pearls to settle in the cup. After about 5 minutes the pearls have opened fully into whole spidery leaves. The aroma is intense Jasmine, as this is a very superior white Tea. Can be topped up again with more hot water.

Jasmine Pearl makes a wonderful gift for someone’s birthday or anniversary...... and remember at Rosie & Java we can gift wrap!

Jasmine Pearl White Tea

Especially recommended for Valentine’s Weekend is Rosie & Java Lady Rose Devotion, with the beauty and delicate fragrance of freshly cut roses, enhanced by light and refreshing superior green Chinese tea.

Brewing Flowering Art Tea is not only easy but also dramatically magnificent.

Place one tea-blossom into your glass teapot (or a clean glass cafetiere) for the maximum visual effect.

Add water which has boiled but is now just off the boil and infuse the tea-blossom until it is fully open, usually about 5 to 10 minutes. Watch the long leaves unfurl to reveal the hidden flower treasure.

Serve the infused tea, contemplate life and enjoy the Chinese flowering tea experience! To serve more cups of tea, top-up the teapot with hot water and continue to infuse for a few more minutes.

Lady Rose Devotion Flowering Art Tea

Descaling

Descaling (sometimes called decalcification) is an essential part of machine maintenance:-

• The machine should be descaled 3 or 4 times a year, depending upon the hardness of the water used
• It is important that you use a descaling product specifically designed for descaling espresso machines, such as Ascaso Descale Powder, full instructions for how to use the product are shown on the packet

Lack of regular descaling is a major cause of machine breakdown and is usually not covered by the guarantee or extended warranty.

Toxic chemicals are not recommended as a descaling agent.

 (IMPORTANT  Additional or alternative cleaning and maintenance may be recommended by the machine manufacturer, please follow carefully all instructions as detailed in the users manual.)

• If it is user detachable, the whole steam arm and/or froth enhancer should be separated from the body of the machine and washed in warm soapy water
• The brewing handle and filter basket (removed from the handle) should be washed in warm soapy water

After the last brewing session of the day

Before cleaning the machine, let it cool down and unplug from the mains power supply:-

• Use a damp cloth to wipe down the machine but do not immerse the body of the machine in water
• Do not put the machine or any of its parts or accessories into a dishwasher
• Do not use any sharp objects, abrasive or chemical cleaning products to clean the machine