La Marzocco GS/3: Use of "Coffee" and "2 Coffees" Buttons?
- Bluto
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Hi. Another new GS/3 owner here. I have been "into" home espresso for many years, and roast my own beans. Loving the GS/3 so far, although my Rocket remains, for now, my main machine.
I have read most (maybe all) of the GS/3 threads on H-B.com over the past few weeks, but I do not recall seeing this question.
What volumes do y'all program into the four volumetric buttons, especially "Coffee" and "2 Coffees." I get the "Espresso" and "2 Espressos" buttons; so far, I use only the "2 Espressos" button, which I programmed for 64mL, which seems to produce, more or less, 60mL into the cup. But I am sort of curious what people use the Coffee buttons for. If I want to make an americano, for example, I suppose I would use the "2 Espressos" button and then add hot water, not try to do the whole thing using just one volumetric button.
More curious than anything else.....what volumes do you have programmed into your four buttons?
Thanks!
PS: before I get the comments....yes, I know I need to upgrade my grinder. Looking at either an HG One or one of the Compak's.....
I have read most (maybe all) of the GS/3 threads on H-B.com over the past few weeks, but I do not recall seeing this question.
What volumes do y'all program into the four volumetric buttons, especially "Coffee" and "2 Coffees." I get the "Espresso" and "2 Espressos" buttons; so far, I use only the "2 Espressos" button, which I programmed for 64mL, which seems to produce, more or less, 60mL into the cup. But I am sort of curious what people use the Coffee buttons for. If I want to make an americano, for example, I suppose I would use the "2 Espressos" button and then add hot water, not try to do the whole thing using just one volumetric button.
More curious than anything else.....what volumes do you have programmed into your four buttons?
Thanks!
PS: before I get the comments....yes, I know I need to upgrade my grinder. Looking at either an HG One or one of the Compak's.....
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Bluto,
Don't think I have ever used the other 2 programmable buttons. Just as an aside, the 4 buttons were in place for quite some time. This design started with the GS models in the early 70's and have continued (almost unchanged) to the current machines. You will notice however that the new PB model only has 2 programmable options. Most baristas use only 1-2 buttons (single and double). Most in specialty coffee use only one (double).
I know some have programmed the buttons for a quick flush.
BillC
Don't think I have ever used the other 2 programmable buttons. Just as an aside, the 4 buttons were in place for quite some time. This design started with the GS models in the early 70's and have continued (almost unchanged) to the current machines. You will notice however that the new PB model only has 2 programmable options. Most baristas use only 1-2 buttons (single and double). Most in specialty coffee use only one (double).
I know some have programmed the buttons for a quick flush.
BillC
- Bluto (original poster)
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- Joined: 10 years ago
Thanks very much for the reply. I have single, double and quick flush programmed.....guess I'll just ignore button #4.
Thanks.
Thanks.