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It's been a year with Rancilio Silvia/Rocky and my lattes are still awful - Page 6

Postby geoff on Sat Dec 04, 2010 2:12 am

adefeatedman wrote:Espresso is still watery. I switched to making espresso first and letting it sit and then steaming milk. It is much better though, but still not where I want it to be. I timed a pull just now in my head, and took pictures. After I flipped the switch, it took about 4 seconds to start dripping, and after about 10 seconds:
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and 20 seconds:
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I tasted it before putting it in, definitely too watery. Doesn't have the thick consistancy and bitterness I enjoy in my espresso. Still working on it though.

Ordered my bottomless portafilter and triple basket. Should be coming in late this week, early next week :mrgreen:


Have your shots improved since these images in September?
geoff
 
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