I dont want to read too much into my results until I get some fresher coffee beans to play with, but is there any general recommendation on dosing level?
Normally I grind (EM0480) and tamp and refill and tamp and refill and tamp, until the filter is filled to the lip. Even at that level, and with a fairly fine grind, the shots (particularly singles) are faster than ideal (maybe thats a function of the machine or coffee also). (*aside, when timing shots do you time from the start of pumping or the start of pouring?)
Is this dose normal , or should the filter only be filled say 1-2mm below the lip? (which is where the shower screen would be).
Ironically, despite being very full, the puck sometimes comes out wet on top (though the machine (Sunbeam EM5800) doesnt have a 3-way valve).
cheers.
Normally I grind (EM0480) and tamp and refill and tamp and refill and tamp, until the filter is filled to the lip. Even at that level, and with a fairly fine grind, the shots (particularly singles) are faster than ideal (maybe thats a function of the machine or coffee also). (*aside, when timing shots do you time from the start of pumping or the start of pouring?)
Is this dose normal , or should the filter only be filled say 1-2mm below the lip? (which is where the shower screen would be).
Ironically, despite being very full, the puck sometimes comes out wet on top (though the machine (Sunbeam EM5800) doesnt have a 3-way valve).
cheers.

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