Hi all.
I know its a broad question, so Ill narrow it down for you.
I have a (brand new) Bezzera Domus Galatea espresso machine and a (brand new) Bezzera BB004 Doser Grinder.
Using the same beans as my fav local cafe mod edit commercial link removed Im able to produce a 50ml + 5mm crema double shot in 25-30sec, with a nice even flow, paling a little toward the end.
I then texture & heat full cream milk the best I know how (following instructions from this forum and John Doyles GREAT Barista Techniques book).
But my latte still tastes crap (the same as it did with my $450 Spidem Trevi Plus espresso machine, pre-ground beans from Schibello and microwaved milk!).
Im at a bit of a loss as to why. The same beans taste great at the cafe (Bellyfish at Terrigal). So surely it cant be the beans? Im thinking maybe:
Any opinions? What should I try?
Cheers.
Glenn
I know its a broad question, so Ill narrow it down for you.
I have a (brand new) Bezzera Domus Galatea espresso machine and a (brand new) Bezzera BB004 Doser Grinder.
Using the same beans as my fav local cafe mod edit commercial link removed Im able to produce a 50ml + 5mm crema double shot in 25-30sec, with a nice even flow, paling a little toward the end.
I then texture & heat full cream milk the best I know how (following instructions from this forum and John Doyles GREAT Barista Techniques book).
But my latte still tastes crap (the same as it did with my $450 Spidem Trevi Plus espresso machine, pre-ground beans from Schibello and microwaved milk!).
Im at a bit of a loss as to why. The same beans taste great at the cafe (Bellyfish at Terrigal). So surely it cant be the beans? Im thinking maybe:
- my double basket is either too big or too small to be aiming for a 50ml extraction in 30 seconds (maybe thats why its paling toward the end)?;
- my milk isnt up to scratch (Im texturing only a little more than a single lattes worth of milk, and the whole operation takes only about 10 seconds)?; or
- Im just crap at coffee!!!
Any opinions? What should I try?
Cheers.
Glenn
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