Hi, Ive been reading the posts from this forum for a few months and its a great resource but Id just like a few niggly questions answered from people more experienced than me if possible.
Im using a Silvia and Rocky and getting some good shots. Today I bought a naked portafilter to try and help my tamping technique.
Ok, my questions...
The 60ml in 25-30 seconds, does the 60ml include the crema? Its just obviously the crema can include 20-30ml when first poured and then after a minute or so of standing the resulting coffee is around 45-50ml.
I hadnt realised how much different beans require different grind settings. Its taking me 2 or 3 goes sometimes to get the right grind. Is this usual? It seems like a waste of a lot of coffee. Do people usually get the same beans from the same supplier to get round this problem?
Can someone explain what blonding is? If, as I think it is, when the stream of coffee changes from hazlenut to light blonde colour then do you always stop when you see it happening whether or not the shot is 60mls.
Lastly, Ive read that people like the rimless baskets which I might get hold of. Can someone explain exactly what the benefit of these are?
Many thanks in advance for any answers to these questions.
Im using a Silvia and Rocky and getting some good shots. Today I bought a naked portafilter to try and help my tamping technique.
Ok, my questions...
The 60ml in 25-30 seconds, does the 60ml include the crema? Its just obviously the crema can include 20-30ml when first poured and then after a minute or so of standing the resulting coffee is around 45-50ml.
I hadnt realised how much different beans require different grind settings. Its taking me 2 or 3 goes sometimes to get the right grind. Is this usual? It seems like a waste of a lot of coffee. Do people usually get the same beans from the same supplier to get round this problem?
Can someone explain what blonding is? If, as I think it is, when the stream of coffee changes from hazlenut to light blonde colour then do you always stop when you see it happening whether or not the shot is 60mls.
Lastly, Ive read that people like the rimless baskets which I might get hold of. Can someone explain exactly what the benefit of these are?
Many thanks in advance for any answers to these questions.
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