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  • Dimal
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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by 271112100711110D200D00620 link=1262817983/19#19 date=1278578193
    Originally posted by 114E56404B404C454546464E424D230 link=1262817983/18#18 date=1278574941
    Originally posted by 6A777A7A71766B7B796B6C71747477180 link=1262817983/17#17 date=1278574508
    I love to try automatic coffee machine as I,m addicted to coffee also due to lack of time I prefer it first rather than manual coffee machine.
                 I usually love to use jura series of coffee machine they are stylish and also reliable for me..
    I prefer ham to spam :
    So how come hes still here with his signature link
    Cause he is half smart and people do not see the trees for the forest .....

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  • EspressoBob
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    Originally posted by 114E56404B404C454546464E424D230 link=1262817983/18#18 date=1278574941
    Originally posted by 6A777A7A71766B7B796B6C71747477180 link=1262817983/17#17 date=1278574508
    I love to try automatic coffee machine as I,m addicted to coffee also due to lack of time I prefer it first rather than manual coffee machine.
                 I usually love to use jura series of coffee machine they are stylish and also reliable for me..
    I prefer ham to spam :
    So how come hes still here with his signature link

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  • TC
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    Originally posted by 6A777A7A71766B7B796B6C71747477180 link=1262817983/17#17 date=1278574508
    I love to try automatic coffee machine as I,m addicted to coffee also due to lack of time I prefer it first rather than manual coffee machine.
                 I usually love to use jura series of coffee machine they are stylish and also reliable for me..
    I prefer ham to spam :

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  • TC
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    Re: Automatic vs Manual Coffee Machine for Beginners

    Originally posted by 4F7668665C44030 link=1262817983/15#15 date=1262858329
    Another thing you can do is pull the full shot and tip half of it out...that way you get the flavor of the full shot but with half the intensity
    :-? :-? Hmm...Id suggest keep it short. No need to risk tertiary extraction.

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  • Luke_G
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    Originally posted by 24252F3C22273D4E0 link=1262817983/9#9 date=1262831819
    Yes thats correct and you should always fill the basket completely.  If you want a weaker coffee do not partially fill the basket, its not how it works.

    To make a weaker coffee your options are:

    1. Stop the pour earlier so this is less coffee in the cup
    2. Find a lighter style roasted bean that suits your taste
    3. Dilute further with milk/hot water

    Another thing you can do is pull the full shot and tip half of it out...that way you get the flavor of the full shot but with half the intensity.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 685D4A4878405D424E434B2F0 link=1262817983/13#13 date=1262843989
    Originally posted by 7E424B5346270 link=1262817983/12#12 date=1262842484
    are you on leave Greg?  
    Yup--no work until Monday.

    Greg
    Enjoying yer break?

    Jon.

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  • GregWormald
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    Originally posted by 7E424B5346270 link=1262817983/12#12 date=1262842484
    are you on leave Greg?
    Yup--no work until Monday.

    Greg

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 6C594E4C7C4459464A474F2B0 link=1262817983/11#11 date=1262837328
    Originally posted by 67666C7F61647E0D0 link=1262817983/9#9 date=1262831819
    if youre the type of person who tends to get a little obsessed, as most of us here do.
    HEY! I resemble that remark! ;D

    Greg
    Obsession is a state of mind are you on leave Greg?

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  • GregWormald
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    Originally posted by 67666C7F61647E0D0 link=1262817983/9#9 date=1262831819
    if youre the type of person who tends to get a little obsessed, as most of us here do.
    HEY! I resemble that remark! ;D

    Greg

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  • Cooper69S
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    Originally posted by 383933203E3B21520 link=1262817983/9#9 date=1262831819
    To make a weaker coffee your options are:

    3. Dilute further with milk/hot water
    thats the option Id recommend - easy - just use bigger cups.  I have a few different sizes that I use depending on the preferences of my guests... 90ml (piccolo), 200ml, 250ml, 300ml 400ml (yes apparently some people enjoy a single shot cappa/flat white in a 400ml jug)

    as to the original question I agree with the responses above...
    super-automatic - easy ok coffee, potentially high maintenance costs
    manual/semi-auto - potentially excellent coffee with a little bit more effort

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  • jkarlis
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    Originally posted by 65606E726A686D6D7B010 link=1262817983/0#0 date=1262817983
    I have noticed in manual coffee machine you have to fill the filter basket to the top for optium crema.
    Yes thats correct and you should always fill the basket completely. If you want a weaker coffee do not partially fill the basket, its not how it works.

    To make a weaker coffee your options are:

    1. Stop the pour earlier so this is less coffee in the cup
    2. Find a lighter style roasted bean that suits your taste
    3. Dilute further with milk/hot water

    As to the original question, as TG mentioned, its really not that hard to use a manual machine. It certainly does take a bit more effort that simply pushing a button, but most of us on this site feel its worth putting in a little extra effort for a better result.

    It really depends on just how much you love coffee and if youre the type of person who tends to get a little obsessed, as most of us here do.

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  • doug81
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    watch some naked portafilter extractions on youtube. if you get excited by it, auto machines are not for you...

    the reason auto machines are sometimes considered better is people who couldnt be bothered making a coffee but want one at home. they are consistenly sub par, but they are generally consistent so your tastebuds can adapt. It beats instant and pre-ground stale coffee, but they are bottom of the rung with respect to freshly made coffee. Oh, and these are generalisations. Im sure you can modify an auto to be pretty damn good. But if you are modifying it then you might as well make the coffee yourself.

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  • Thundergod
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    Originally posted by 5B5E504C54565353453F0 link=1262817983/3#3 date=1262824307
    Wow thanks guys but you havent really answered my question. Are automatic coffee machines better than manual for beginneers in producing the best shots
    It depends on what you mean by "better".
    But if you want to produce the "best shots" then the answer is "No".

    Dont sell yourself short as a "beginner".
    We all started somewhere.
    Its not that hard!

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 4C49475B4341444452280 link=1262817983/3#3 date=1262824307
    Wow thanks guys but you havent really answered my question. Are automatic coffee machines better than manual for beginneers in producing the best shots
    I think it depends on just how serious you are about good coffee, if your prepared to learn and improve then buy a manual/semi auto, if you simply want a reasonable cup of coffee without much fuss then perhaps an auto is the answer, I have heard others comment that maintenance on autos is pretty high, guess its the old story, bit of a balancing act.
    In my opinion your best course of action would be to visit a sponsor and discuss your personal requirements.

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