Thank you for letting me present this question. I have a Fiorenzato piazza san marco 1g, a very beautifull machine which I boght about 2 weeks ago.After i grind fine fresh coffee and tamp it with a tamper in the basket-portafileter i put the handle with the coffee into the warm(at least 1 our)machine which is under correct boiler pressure etc.The minute i pull the hand(piston-spring)lever- SOME coffee comes out.i am not talking about the FEW dark creamy drops that begin after a few seconds of pre-infusion,what i am concerned about is an immediate release of a little bit of dark coffee before ther entire process.After the lever is released a good coffee with a lot of crema comes out and everyting is ok.I am just worried becauce when you make a short espresso-this very little coffee before pre infusion and not after-is eaning full.I love this machine which i got after many years of espresso and the technitian here can not find the answer.(p.s before preparating a flushing pll is being made as well) i am waiting your answer and thank you once again for letting me ask, concordia

I believe this is normal. I see many machines with this behavior. Try tasting just those first few drops. If it is not pleasing, try a shot after letting those first few drops fall into the drip tray. Some have claimed that this produces a better shot. I get lovely shots either way so I see no point, but give it a try regardless.