Well I finally did it, of course it wasnt the ultimate elusive god shot that everyone is chasing but the best shot that I have pulled yet, I could not fault it even though I enjoyed it with milk apart from an initial espresso taste while waiting for the steam.
First grind of these beans
The beans - Brazil Monte Alegre Yellow Bourbon
Machine - Silvia with PID
Grinder - K3 Touch
Beans were 1 week past roast date
Dose was about 19g in a Synesso double basket.
60ml in 30 seconds stopped right at the point of blonding
I couldnt help myself and had a small taste of the espresso to see what whether it was over extracted and it was damn smooth, not bitter, taste was great but Im not quite an espresso purist yet and like my milk so I had the rest with milk, the flavours were definitely less subtle in the milk but it was a really nice smooth taste chocolate and nutty flavours were definitely there but what I noticed most was the awesome aftertaste where the spices came through and 20 minutes later I could still taste it. I normally go for darker roasts to cut through milk but this is a great example of how enjoyable a light roast can be.
I think my next one will be enjoy as a doppio so I can really enjoy the flavours, Im also going to give it a go in the french press.
So can anyone remember their first god shot? what were the beans? what machine was it on? was it really satisfying? ;D
Cheers!
First grind of these beans
The beans - Brazil Monte Alegre Yellow Bourbon
Machine - Silvia with PID
Grinder - K3 Touch
Beans were 1 week past roast date
Dose was about 19g in a Synesso double basket.
60ml in 30 seconds stopped right at the point of blonding
I couldnt help myself and had a small taste of the espresso to see what whether it was over extracted and it was damn smooth, not bitter, taste was great but Im not quite an espresso purist yet and like my milk so I had the rest with milk, the flavours were definitely less subtle in the milk but it was a really nice smooth taste chocolate and nutty flavours were definitely there but what I noticed most was the awesome aftertaste where the spices came through and 20 minutes later I could still taste it. I normally go for darker roasts to cut through milk but this is a great example of how enjoyable a light roast can be.
I think my next one will be enjoy as a doppio so I can really enjoy the flavours, Im also going to give it a go in the french press.
So can anyone remember their first god shot? what were the beans? what machine was it on? was it really satisfying? ;D
Cheers!
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