Maskedman
New member
Hi guys, I'm a complete newbie to the world of both coffee and espresso machines so I have some questions..
First of all I purchased a used FrancisFrancis X1, the older version, but I got it cheap and it's all I can afford at the moment.
The problem is that the only equipment I got was the machine itself but only one filter with the number "2" on it. So my question is, can I use this with ground coffe or only with the pods!?
Also when I try to make an espresso, it turns out really black and all, but no crema at all. Is this because I haven't used a tamper or the wrong coffee?
Appreciate all the help I can get!
Thanks in advance,
Thomas
First of all I purchased a used FrancisFrancis X1, the older version, but I got it cheap and it's all I can afford at the moment.
The problem is that the only equipment I got was the machine itself but only one filter with the number "2" on it. So my question is, can I use this with ground coffe or only with the pods!?
Also when I try to make an espresso, it turns out really black and all, but no crema at all. Is this because I haven't used a tamper or the wrong coffee?
Appreciate all the help I can get!
Thanks in advance,
Thomas
