Hey all,
Sorry its a bit long, but Im trying to explain all.
Having a tough time last few weeks with my coffee. Lately I keep getting weak tasting coffee from my machine. kinda watery with no strong or bold kick. Im kinda at a loss as to exactly why. Ill give a brief rundown and would appreciate any suggestions or help as Im starting to get frustrated. >
Home roasting. Using - Malawi AA+ and Tanzanian arumeru, also some Robusta from last months bay. ( thinking I needed some robusta for the kick )
Im not an expert at all, but I think Im roasting to second crack in my popcorn machine.
allowing at least 48 hours before using.
Im getting my 25-30 sec for 30mls or so of espresso, most of the time, sometimes its only a bees doodle from choking, so I cant grind any finer ( I think )
Putting I think about 14-17gms in the filter, but allowing for optimum headspace with my VBM domo.
Very little Crema. Lacks any real strength and POW in the shot that I think I used to get with mainly Kenyan AA. I think, for what should be a double shot, its pretty piss weak and Id be embarrased to serve my mates one. I try to have a good one at a good Cafe when i can to compare and they seem SO much more potent, like that good headspin feeling before Ive even finished the cup. thats what I want in the morning. The rush. tee hee.
Milk-work is not competition standard, but its ok for me. Decent microfoam etc..
I just dont know where or what to change ?
Is it the beans ? perhaps they are weak flavour beans ? maybe I prefer the Kenyan ? I really dont have the experience to know all the differences.
Is it my extraction ? should I try updosing ? is it just more coffee in filter = stronger shot ? or is that a dead end ?
I remember at the start of the year the coffees tasting better, I just dont know if its me or the beans that needs to change. How long do Green beans last ? Ive had them, ( beside the Robusta ) for a few months, not a high volume user really.
Thanks for reading and ANY help,
I feel like a coffee imbecile at the moment. A expensive machine and gear and I cant get a good coffee from it.
Cheers,
Phil.
Sorry its a bit long, but Im trying to explain all.
Having a tough time last few weeks with my coffee. Lately I keep getting weak tasting coffee from my machine. kinda watery with no strong or bold kick. Im kinda at a loss as to exactly why. Ill give a brief rundown and would appreciate any suggestions or help as Im starting to get frustrated. >

Home roasting. Using - Malawi AA+ and Tanzanian arumeru, also some Robusta from last months bay. ( thinking I needed some robusta for the kick )
Im not an expert at all, but I think Im roasting to second crack in my popcorn machine.
allowing at least 48 hours before using.
Im getting my 25-30 sec for 30mls or so of espresso, most of the time, sometimes its only a bees doodle from choking, so I cant grind any finer ( I think )
Putting I think about 14-17gms in the filter, but allowing for optimum headspace with my VBM domo.
Very little Crema. Lacks any real strength and POW in the shot that I think I used to get with mainly Kenyan AA. I think, for what should be a double shot, its pretty piss weak and Id be embarrased to serve my mates one. I try to have a good one at a good Cafe when i can to compare and they seem SO much more potent, like that good headspin feeling before Ive even finished the cup. thats what I want in the morning. The rush. tee hee.
Milk-work is not competition standard, but its ok for me. Decent microfoam etc..
I just dont know where or what to change ?
Is it the beans ? perhaps they are weak flavour beans ? maybe I prefer the Kenyan ? I really dont have the experience to know all the differences.
Is it my extraction ? should I try updosing ? is it just more coffee in filter = stronger shot ? or is that a dead end ?
I remember at the start of the year the coffees tasting better, I just dont know if its me or the beans that needs to change. How long do Green beans last ? Ive had them, ( beside the Robusta ) for a few months, not a high volume user really.
Thanks for reading and ANY help,
I feel like a coffee imbecile at the moment. A expensive machine and gear and I cant get a good coffee from it.

Cheers,
Phil.

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