Hey fellow coffeesnobs! Long time reader here just wanting to get some clarity on what I can do to improve my shots.
Here is pretty much a step by step process of what I go though every time.
1) Pre-heat machine. Pump water through group handle/basket to heat up.
2) Dry group handle/basket and grind coffee straight into it (Using Sunbeam Conical Burr EMO 480 - Setting 10)
3) As I have "de-pressurised" the group head by removing the spring I then tamp the coffee with a firm pressure.
4) Lock handle in - turn machine on for 3 secs then off.
5) Wait 5 secs then shoot 60ml into pre-heated espresso cup. Enjoy.
Now my main query is that from reading these forums most people have their Sunbeam EMO480s set somewhere between 11-15 and then it apparently takes somewhere between 20-30 secs to get 60ml. However my 60ml using setting 10 takes about 7-8 seconds. From my reading I believe that it should be taking me twice as long to extract my coffee. Just wondering what am I doing wrong? I am hesitant to reduce the grind any finer as I am worried the coffee will start to taste bitter.
Thanks in advance.
Here is pretty much a step by step process of what I go though every time.
1) Pre-heat machine. Pump water through group handle/basket to heat up.
2) Dry group handle/basket and grind coffee straight into it (Using Sunbeam Conical Burr EMO 480 - Setting 10)
3) As I have "de-pressurised" the group head by removing the spring I then tamp the coffee with a firm pressure.
4) Lock handle in - turn machine on for 3 secs then off.
5) Wait 5 secs then shoot 60ml into pre-heated espresso cup. Enjoy.
Now my main query is that from reading these forums most people have their Sunbeam EMO480s set somewhere between 11-15 and then it apparently takes somewhere between 20-30 secs to get 60ml. However my 60ml using setting 10 takes about 7-8 seconds. From my reading I believe that it should be taking me twice as long to extract my coffee. Just wondering what am I doing wrong? I am hesitant to reduce the grind any finer as I am worried the coffee will start to taste bitter.
Thanks in advance.
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