Hi all, I'm struggling here to find consistency with my espresso. I'm not talking tweaking here and there with a second or two, or a gram or two. Something is way off.
For example, this morning I made a perfect (for me) espresso. 18g in, 36 out, 28s pour. Tasted great, I loved the consistency of it. Perfect.
Second shot, no adjustments at all, same measurements and beans but shot rushed through in 15s.
This has been an ongoing issue for me. Sometimes I get 2 great shots in a row but more often than not I end up with something great, then something terrible. It's just all over the place. I can chase the good shots by adjusting the grinder up and down but I'm sick of wasting time (and more importantly perfectly good coffee). Also a pain if I want to make coffee for others.
Equipment: Rancilio Sivia V1, Cunill Tranquilo
I'm not quite sure on where to start trying to fix this. So any help is gratefully appreciated. I get the problem with any bean I use. My first thought was the grinder being inconsistent but eye check and feel tells me that the grind itself is relatively similar. But can't be sure 100%. I regularly clean the grinder and the burrs seem to be in pretty good shape.
Unsure on the pressure coming out of the machine, or if this could be the problem? No leaks, hissing or otherwise weird sounds when the machine is in operation. Taking the same amount of time to heat up and so on.
Cheers and thanks for reading,
G.
For example, this morning I made a perfect (for me) espresso. 18g in, 36 out, 28s pour. Tasted great, I loved the consistency of it. Perfect.
Second shot, no adjustments at all, same measurements and beans but shot rushed through in 15s.
This has been an ongoing issue for me. Sometimes I get 2 great shots in a row but more often than not I end up with something great, then something terrible. It's just all over the place. I can chase the good shots by adjusting the grinder up and down but I'm sick of wasting time (and more importantly perfectly good coffee). Also a pain if I want to make coffee for others.
Equipment: Rancilio Sivia V1, Cunill Tranquilo
I'm not quite sure on where to start trying to fix this. So any help is gratefully appreciated. I get the problem with any bean I use. My first thought was the grinder being inconsistent but eye check and feel tells me that the grind itself is relatively similar. But can't be sure 100%. I regularly clean the grinder and the burrs seem to be in pretty good shape.
Unsure on the pressure coming out of the machine, or if this could be the problem? No leaks, hissing or otherwise weird sounds when the machine is in operation. Taking the same amount of time to heat up and so on.
Cheers and thanks for reading,
G.

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