Yirgacheffe single origin espresso brewing temperature?

#1: Post by **alex e** » November 3rd, 2013, 12:09 pm

Just picked some up from my favorite spot here in Dallas, and the barista recommended I try 18g and set my PID around 210 to start. My machine is a Gaggia classic. Anyone working with this bean?

Thanks in advance, Alex.

#2: Post by **njtnjt** » November 3rd, 2013, 3:56 pm

That sounds a bit hot. I'd start at 198 or so.

I assume you have a pid unit on your classic?

November 3rd, 2013, 4:27 pm

Yes PID from Auber.

#4: Post by **njtnjt** » November 3rd, 2013, 5:09 pm

I have the same setup. Try pulling the shot with the stock settings. The pid should be set for 216 degrees. Start there and see how you like it. I have pulled some SO Ethiopians here with the stock pid setting and gotten very good results.

November 3rd, 2013, 5:23 pm

Ok I'm at 214f now so I'll give it a whirl. I love this stuff, albeit from the UNIC commercial machine and Mahlkonig grinders they run. I don't even use Turbinado sugar or half/half with the Yirgcheffe. Very smooth and interesting taste.