title: Optimization of espresso machine parameters through the analysis of coffee odorants by HS-SPME-GC/MS.
abstract: The aroma profile and the final quality of espresso coffee (EC) are influenced by such technical conditions as the EC machine extraction temperature and the pressure used. The effect of these two parameters on EC quality were studied in combination by headspace solid phase micro extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) and sensory profile. Moreover, 10 key odorants at the best EC machine settings were examined to compare the two coffee cultivars (Arabica and Robusta) and two EC machines [Aurelia Competizione (A) and Leva Arduino (B)]. The data obtained provides important information about espresso making technique, suggesting that the usual espresso machine temperature and pressure settings (i.e. 92°C and 9bar) are very close to those needed to obtain the best quality espresso. This confirms the traditional wisdom of coffee making, which judges 25ml, the typical volume of a certified Italian EC, to be ideal for very strong aroma intensity.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032 Camerino, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Caprioli
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cortese
authors.forename: Gloria
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cristalli
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maggi
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Odello
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ricciutelli
authors.forename: Gianni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sagratini
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sirocchi
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tomassoni
authors.forename: Sauro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vittori
mesh_terms: D040503:Coffea / Q000737:chemistry*; D003069:Coffee / Q000737:chemistry*; D003296:Cooking / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009812:Odorants / Q000032:analysis*; D011312:Pressure; D012903:Smell; D052616:Solid Phase Extraction / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003069:Coffee