Espresso Vivace Vita

January 28th, 2015, 2:43 pm

Hi,
Any suggestions for best brew ratio for Espresso Vivace Vita.
I'm thinking of using 18 gram dose with 32 gram yield in 25 sec. Temp 203.5
Pulled on a Marzocco GS3.
Grinder Mahlkonig K30

Thanks in advance

#2: Post by **russel** » January 28th, 2015, 10:51 pm

I think of Vita as a prime candidate for a traditional 14g double.

Edit: make that at Seattle Double. 14g and really slow

#3: Post by **caldwa** » January 29th, 2015, 5:21 pm

Are you pulling shots for espresso? Their Vita blend is what they use for milk drinks, Dolce for straight espresso. They definitely pull Dolce *really* slow - like 1oz or less finished volume. Vita a little less so, but they pull them with pretty large doses as well (18g or more).

#4: Post by **Marshall** » January 29th, 2015, 5:41 pm

My experience at the Vivace shops (and the shops of people he sells to) is that you get about a thimble-full of espresso.

January 29th, 2015, 6:07 pm

David's protegee follows suit at Scarlet City here in the east bay. Very, very tiny shots. But they pack a wallop of wonderful flavor and mouthfeel. I love the niche that she represents, because to me, espresso should be like ice cream; I'd get tired of only one flavor/style rather quickly.

January 30th, 2015, 11:16 am

I am pulling shots for cappuccinos
I think I'll try
18gram dose
24 gem output in 25 sec
Temp 203.5