Hi
Earlier today I purchased a Profitec 700 to go with the Profitec T64 grinder I bought 3 months ago. So I now have excellent equipment but am totally inexperienced using an espresso machine. Previously have only used stove top Bialetti and plunger. Both of which made ok coffee.
I now have much improved equipment but it is clearly beyond my current abilities. I have gone through a kilo of coffee beans trying to dial in the grinder. I seem to be on the right track but the coffee I am producing is so strong I cannot drink it. Web search seems to indicate my brew ratio (18g coffee producing around 25-30ml coffee in 25secs) is too strong. I understand I need to subsequently dilute the shot with boiling water for a long black but am befuddled as to relative quantities etc. I think [?] I first need to make a less intense shot but if I allow the extraction to go well beyond 25secs to get 35-40ml will I not end up getting unpleasant flavours?
I know I am a sad case but would really appreciate some help from any sympathetic and kind hearted souls reading this tragic post....
Thanks to anyone who can offer suggestions.
Paul
P.S. I have booked a barista course - but that is a very long four weeks away.
Earlier today I purchased a Profitec 700 to go with the Profitec T64 grinder I bought 3 months ago. So I now have excellent equipment but am totally inexperienced using an espresso machine. Previously have only used stove top Bialetti and plunger. Both of which made ok coffee.
I now have much improved equipment but it is clearly beyond my current abilities. I have gone through a kilo of coffee beans trying to dial in the grinder. I seem to be on the right track but the coffee I am producing is so strong I cannot drink it. Web search seems to indicate my brew ratio (18g coffee producing around 25-30ml coffee in 25secs) is too strong. I understand I need to subsequently dilute the shot with boiling water for a long black but am befuddled as to relative quantities etc. I think [?] I first need to make a less intense shot but if I allow the extraction to go well beyond 25secs to get 35-40ml will I not end up getting unpleasant flavours?
I know I am a sad case but would really appreciate some help from any sympathetic and kind hearted souls reading this tragic post....
Thanks to anyone who can offer suggestions.
Paul
P.S. I have booked a barista course - but that is a very long four weeks away.

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