How much coffee do you put in your La Pavoni Europiccola baskets? - Page 2

#11: Post by **RAS** » December 16th, 2013, 4:06 pm

dcupstateNY wrote:Ive been pulling 16g shots using one partial pull, and then back up for a full pull ... shots have been amazing. Of course, YMMV, as always!

Very similar results here. I bought some MCAL baskets from OE years ago, and after a gentle filing around the edge of the lips to reduce the outer diameter a hair, they fit perfectly in both my LP PF, as well as my Cremina PF. And 16.5 grams is my standard, though I could easily get an extra 0.5gm or more in there.

Over the weekend, I was enjoying the last of some Ethiopian Koratie DP I bought from Sweet Maria's back in 2008. Despite what others here would advise ("don't keep greens more than a year"), it made incredible shots on the La Pavoni (complex and fruity), and amazing cappuccinos on my PV Lusso.

For comparison, my original LP "double" baskets could maybe fit 14 grams. I just prefer the 16.5 gm shots though.

#12: Post by **caeffe** » December 16th, 2013, 4:58 pm

10-11g for my pre-millenium. Maaaaybeee I can get 12g in there.
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#13: Post by **SlowRain** » December 16th, 2013, 7:56 pm

Usually 14.5 to 15g in the double basket.

#14: Post by **yakster** » December 16th, 2013, 8:05 pm

In my Gaggia Factory G106 (La Pavoni Millennium group) and Faema Faemina, I'll use 16 grams in the 51 mm double baskets that I share between these machines.

#15: Post by **drgary** » December 17th, 2013, 12:05 am

I'm typically using between 16.5 and 17.5 gm. The Millennium Pavoni double basket may hold a little more than the Elektra double I use in my Cremina, having sold the pre-M Pavoni. I'm grinding coarse enough to get a pull with some resistance. With these dosages using at least Super Jolly grinders (sometimes Pharos) with fresh burrs I get consistent and rich pulls. Even at that dosing for some lighter roast coffees I stop the shot early for honey rich mouthfeel and pitted fruit sweetness.