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  • Using coffee distribution tools

    I’ll try again, as I stuffed the last post. Wrong subject under heading lol.


    Does anyone use a coffee distribuiton tool (OCD), or just use there finger instead?

    i saw some vids using a naked portafilter and it looks like it makes a
    difference. I’ve never tapped or used a distribution tool s
    curious to see if others use them or if they work etc.

  • #2
    Don't use a distribution tool, but I use a toothpick. Look up the weiss (I think thats the spelling) distibution technique.

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    • #3
      barista hustle are currently investigating distribution and the efficacy of different tools/techniques. it makes for good reading.

      i reckon you have a good method with catching the grounds in a dosing container, giving it a few good knocks to break up the clumps, then pouring the grounds into your basket and giving the portafilter a few good sideways palm taps. that's what john from decent was doing at MICE and it worked very nicely.

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      • #4
        Do you know of a good container, i I’ve a look but can’t find a good sized one that will be able to flipped and cover over the portafilter basket. They seem to be either to big or small. Nothing around 58mm. I did hear on a YouTube video a guy using a Tupperware container but could get a name for it.

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        • #5
          Dosing cups like the one in the photo can be purchased from a number of outlets if you do a Google Search for them.
          Or, you could knock one up for yourself out of what ever comes close to the right size...

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          • #6
            I couldn't find a nice stainless cup like that for a decent price (could have changed now) so i brought these https://www.decor.com.au/product/bri...ip-tubs-75-ml/
            Got them from Spotlight for $4. Fits a 21g dose in it and fits inside a 58mm basket so i tilt the PF slightly and flip the tub into PF, give it a shake to level grounds / break up clumps, tamp and pull shot. Cut the top lip down a bit if you find it leave an impression when dumping coffee into portafilter. Not too much as it help locate it and stay on portafilter if you want to shake to move grounds around.


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            • #7
              I might buy the SS one, or sure how the plastic will go against the grinder (flex and crack or break it).

              they are a little $$$ though, I will try it, looks like there is a version with a distribution tool built in.

              Just need to to buy it from somewhere that doesn’t charge more for postage the item itself, went to th checkout and it was $36 for postage.

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              • #8
                Hi Sten,

                Here is a youTube video from a recent post on this site ... Post 1154 "Decent espresso machines (DE1) - Any thoughts" thread which may be of interest for you.

                Declumping espresso with a milk jug


                Cheers.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by bigdaddy View Post
                  Hi Sten,

                  Here is a youTube video from a recent post on this site ... Post 1154 "Decent espresso machines (DE1) - Any thoughts" thread which may be of interest for you.

                  Declumping espresso with a milk jug


                  Cheers.
                  Hmmm, noticed this, given the long running discussion re this machine I'm quite surprised at the suggested fix.

                  Then we had the before and after pics with almost non existent crema, if I had either served to me in a cafe in this condition I'd send them back, particularly the one with what looks like a hair stuck to the side of the cup.

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                  • #10
                    I swill the grinds around with a toothpick as they come out of the grinder into the basket (Compak K3, clumps badly).

                    This breaks up the worst of the clumps then i poke at the remaining bigger ones to break them up.
                    I then tap the portafilter body down firmly 3-4 times on my tamping mat, them tamp and extract.

                    When I tapped on the side with my hand to settle the grinds, or tapped it with the tamper, more often than not I had a quick gush of coffee a few seconds after beginning the extraction, then the extraction proceeded normally. This I would think is channeling.

                    With tapping the portafilter body straight down, the extraction is always predictable and repeatable.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by sten186 View Post
                      I might buy the SS one, or sure how the plastic will go against the grinder (flex and crack or break it).

                      they are a little $$$ though, I will try it, looks like there is a version with a distribution tool built in.

                      Just need to to buy it from somewhere that doesn’t charge more for postage the item itself, went to th checkout and it was $36 for postage.
                      The bottom of a small stainless powdered chocolate shaker works perfect for me.

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                      • #12
                        It seems jars are a good size. Jam, curry paste or similar.
                        My 270w has a issue with holding the glass though. Messes the weight up if you hold (or even touch it)

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Jackster View Post
                          It seems jars are a good size. Jam, curry paste or similar.
                          My 270w has a issue with holding the glass though. Messes the weight up if you hold (or even touch it)
                          How about a small piece of rubber or similar on the base to stop movement?

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                          • #14
                            I tend to keep going back to using my spinny distribution tool (cheaper 3-vane version from the e to the bay), works really well, and every extraction has really even beading when the coffee starts to flow through and nice even extraction. Just have to set it correctly.

                            Although I am currently experiencing very inconsistent results and have been trying out a variety of distribution methods to no avail (although I'm pegging it's a grinder issue and am going to change the burrs out soon I think). But in terms of extraction the tool really helped. But it doesn't distribute through the whole puck however, that's why as I dose into the basket I move the handle around so that it fills the basket evenly around. Collapse twice at the end, distr tool spins, tamp and go.

                            Another option (if you're thinking of dosing into a cup first) is getting a dosing funnel like the Orphan Dosing funnel, easier to pour the grounds into the basket with that on. I have one I use from time to time and works great.

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                            • #15
                              Hi Simon,

                              Could you post a pic of the distribution tool you have please?

                              Cheers.

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