I can't seem to get the bitter taste out of my shots. Also the pour is much quicker than 30s - I would fill two shot glasses in 30s.
1. Nuova Simonelli Musica machine with Eureka grinder
2. Machine is definitely warmed up (heater light off), I prime it by pouring some water through an empty portafilter until it stops sputtering
3. I'm using fresh beans from a local coffee shop
4. Have tried adjusting grind from coarse to fine
5. Have tried tamping gently to firm
With a finer grind and firmer tamp, the pour is slower (about 25s to fill an espresso shot glass) and the crema looks better but then the bitterness is at its worst. With a coarser grind and gentler tamp the pour is less than 20s, not much creme and the bitterness is somewhat less but still there.
I have taken a video of a few shots and will try and figure out how to upload to youtube. Meanwhile, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
1. Nuova Simonelli Musica machine with Eureka grinder
2. Machine is definitely warmed up (heater light off), I prime it by pouring some water through an empty portafilter until it stops sputtering
3. I'm using fresh beans from a local coffee shop
4. Have tried adjusting grind from coarse to fine
5. Have tried tamping gently to firm
With a finer grind and firmer tamp, the pour is slower (about 25s to fill an espresso shot glass) and the crema looks better but then the bitterness is at its worst. With a coarser grind and gentler tamp the pour is less than 20s, not much creme and the bitterness is somewhat less but still there.
I have taken a video of a few shots and will try and figure out how to upload to youtube. Meanwhile, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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