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by Link
April 5th, 2014, 12:50 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 24
Views: 7383

Chasing that perfect cappuccino taste

I also live in SF area and I found the only way to match the 4 barrel or any high quality shot is to use exactly there beans you need to ask them what there using & buy em. I found with my set up a Rocket 2 & compak grinder I can get real real close to what there
by Link
December 14th, 2013, 10:34 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 41
Views: 4119

Why Brew Pressure Bounces Around

My rocket 2 is less then a year old & has the exact problem the OP posted on I thought it was normal and possibly a channeling problem because it doesn't happen all the time. So now I'll get it sorted out but it seems to me that if a product is under a factory warranty you should be able
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by Link
March 20th, 2013, 9:37 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 10116

Is Lelit PL43 grinder good enough for Giotto P?

I would not recommend the Lelit it's a pos imo I owned one for a month and it was very hard to get a good consistent grind with it, adjusting was hard the build quality was cheap. But I'm comparing the Leilt to a Compak touch which is double the cost. I had a hard time spending 600.00 on a
by Link
March 8th, 2013, 9:02 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 4
Views: 722

Tips for newbies from a newbie

I started with HB last December & got a lot of great advice & knowledge here. Bottom line for me is "what's in the cup". I'm no expert but I've learned to make some pretty good espresso. fact is I'll take very little credit in the actual finished product. My thought is with this modern equipment and...
by Link
February 4th, 2013, 7:39 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 4293

Rocket Giotto Evoluzione or Bezzera Strega

I'll preface my 2 cents with this, the Rocket is my first machine & I've got a long way to go. But I've managed to get a few good shots. My compak touch grinder should be here today & I think that will greatly improve my abilty to get good tasting espresso. I did not listen to advice I got
by Link
January 14th, 2013, 10:33 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1
Views: 1978

Rocket Cellini with low temperature & pressure

Hi all, just got a new Rocket Cellini V2 (my 1st machine) went through almost a pound of coffee trying to get it right and never got there. I tried many combinations of grind/dose weighing doses 14-18 grams for double using very fine to coarse grinds 25-35 second extraction times. I got pretty consi...
by Link
January 13th, 2013, 9:58 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 1289

Dosing Directly Into Portafilter - Big Difference

Why do think that makes such a difference ? I'm new at this, just curious and surprised how the taste would change given everything else stayed the same. Thanks
by Link
January 8th, 2013, 8:47 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 17
Views: 4709

OPV adjustment generic ?

Hmmm, I did not order it direct, & will not be getting a Magica. Yesterday I phoned vendor up to check on order & the guy told me they sold there last Magica & were expecting a shipment from Italy but it could be 3-4 weeks before I get it. They had the Rocket Cellini Premium Plus V2 in stock
by Link
January 7th, 2013, 6:53 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 17
Views: 4709

OPV adjustment generic ?

Thanks again for your help, & the ese pod info. I did check out the Bezzera site but just found out today my Magica is on a slow boat from Italy so the Vendor is shipping me a Rocket Cellini Premium Plus V2. UPS says the machine will be at my house on 1/14 YEAH ! Not sure which machine
by Link
January 6th, 2013, 1:05 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 17
Views: 4709

OPV adjustment generic ?

No, if your grind is right you will see the pressure ramp up to ~9 bar and never get to 12 bar. When you put a blind basket in and backflush, then you will see it ramp up to 12 bar. If you grind really fine and pull a 35 second shot with only 15-25g of liquid, you will see