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Hi. So, I dialed in a blend and it was great. Then I used it up and had to pull some shots of the same blend but roasted a bit different (much longer ramp up to development) with someone else. I had to pull the shots 20hrs or so post roast, and they were pretty raw. I had much...
I've been noticing more and more that my espresso shots tends to have an undesirable taste at the bottom of the cup even when the extraction looks great (e.g., nice stripes, dark flecks, lots of crema). Sometimes the shot tastes a little salty but more often there is an intense...
A senior member sniped me one day lamenting my use of PF retention clips especially considering that I am but a low-volume, home barista. Well, after finally ditching the PF clips (even the newest OEM ones don't work very well at this lowly job), I can see what the hell he was...
I have noticed the pump pressure on the built in gauge of my Elektra Sixties T1 goes to max when I am pulling a shot. Even when I let it run with an empty portafilter, the gauge still jumps to the maximum. I have read ideal pressure is around 9 Bar.
Do I need to adjust this on...
I learned to steam using a Toroid pitcher. It's all I've ever known. As far as me and the cat are concerned I've mastered lattes and caps over the last year and a half with my equipment. Since I only had the single Toroid I decided to purchase an additional steaming pitcher but...
Some time ago I started using a 10 oz pitcher, since I usually pour one milk-based drink at the time. Initially I thought I was getting a nicely textured foam with good control, until I found the tip holes were gradually clogging up, so slowing down the froth and giving a false...
Hello everyone! I searched but couldn't find this question. If it's out there, please point me the right way!
The question is, if it tamp and it ends up crooked (i.e. High on one side and low on the opposite) can I level the tamper and press again? As in, lower the high side?...
I had my Gaggia classic for about 2 months now, I roast my own beans which are Colombians stopped after first crack. I grind about 17.5g each time into a double basket, and shots pulled at 25-30 secs. I still get sourness to the espresso, I have no idea what I am doing wrong....
My espresso machine came with its own instructions in preparing the espresso. What it says is Do not pack coffee tightly . Does this mean that I don't need or shouldn't tamp? I've heard that espresso coffee needs to be tamped to remove the paths of least...