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  • #16
    Re: Dosing for Silvia

    PS...And a thanks to all the others who provided tips on this topic - Robusto, KoNG, Billi etc..!! The combined hints and tips really helped refine my technique!!

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    • #17
      Re: Dosing for Silvia

      Perfectly-fitting tampers in my opinion are a hinderance. Some grounds are bound to wedge themselves between the basket wall and the tamper, so excessive force is then needed to tamp. Also, when you go to do the final twist/polish, you cannnot because of that tight fit.

      Those humble plastic Silvia tampers arent so bad after all once you get the hang of it.

      Robusto

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      • #18
        Re: Dosing for Silvia

        Originally posted by robusto link=1140401244/15#16 date=1140774653
        ....Those humble plastic Silvia tampers arent so bad after all once you get the hang of it....
        Robusto
        Bad for what? ;D

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        • #19
          Re: Dosing for Silvia

          Hmmm,

          Ive got a custom Pullman Tamper and its never caused the problems youve highlighted. I would say that it is about 0.5mm smaller than the I.D. of my baskets and works just perfectly.....

          Mal.

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          • #20
            Re: Dosing for Silvia

            Just a tip - dont throw away the plastic tmper that comes with the Silvia though, it is useful for the updosing method.  This is because the filter basket is tapered (smaller at the bottem than the top). My Pullmam tamper didnt work efectively for the 1st tamp on the 1 scoop as it is designed to fit perfectly at the top end of the basket taht is filled with 2+ scoops.  

            So, in short; for a 25-30 second pull with a Silvia double basket;
            1.  Dose and light tamp with approx 1 scoop using original plastic Silvia tamper, then,  
            2.  Fill again with another approx 1.5 scoops and hard tamp with Pullman or equiv 58mm tamper.  
            This will almost guarantee a long pull!

            Thanks for all the advice and help!!

            Tony
            Gday Tony,
            You might like to try slightly different ratios to the above if youre going to use that method. Start off with 1.5 - 2 scoops, then tamp, then add 0.5 - 1 scoop to make up the difference, then do your final 15kg tamp and then polish. Youll probably find that you can get by using only the 1 tamper then, and get rid of the plastic one.
            Just a thought.
            Steve.

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            • #21
              Re: Dosing for Silvia

              Originally posted by 2muchcoffeeman link=1140401244/0#11 date=1140564766
              Yes- the stuff you see in cafes is absolutely AMAZING

              The customers like it that way...
              Well, not necessarily! I have been known to turn on my heels and walk out without ordering, if the whole place smells of rancid coffee.

              And, most of the time, when I hate the coffee, I dont bother saying anything, just never return. You are right, I probably should say something, and may do so in future, but they do have a point that most people wouldnt know good coffee if the fell over it. I have a friend who always complains that my coffee isnt hot enough. (he used to shove it in the microwave, but now I simply burn the milk for him ;D) When were out, he sends the coffee back when it isnt "hot enough". He never complains about yuck coffee as long as it is boiling hot.

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