Hi everyone,
My name is Ian and Im a coffeeholic
I recently purchased (it arrived today) an EM5900 / EM0450 grinder bundle. Ive never actually made espresso before, and am eager to learn everything there is to know.
Needless to say my first efforts at lattes this morning was pretty poor. The first shot I pulled could barely get the water through (grinder set at about 12, but I think I tamped it too hard), and the water didnt seem very hot.
The second shot flowed a little better, but was still a bit slow I think. We ended up drinking this one - but it was not very strong at all! Not sure what to do there, It was level with the group before I tamped, and then about 3-4mm after tamping (double shot basket). I cant really fit any more coffee in there, so why is it not strong enough?!
And, my milk was not hot enough... clearly my hand is not able to recognise the temperature very well... I think I might need to pick up a thermometer :/
Anyway, going to give it another go this afternoon... let you know how I go.
For now, look forward to chatting with you guys coffee wise!
Cheers,
Ian (coffee fan, drummer and Lego loon)
My name is Ian and Im a coffeeholic

I recently purchased (it arrived today) an EM5900 / EM0450 grinder bundle. Ive never actually made espresso before, and am eager to learn everything there is to know.
Needless to say my first efforts at lattes this morning was pretty poor. The first shot I pulled could barely get the water through (grinder set at about 12, but I think I tamped it too hard), and the water didnt seem very hot.
The second shot flowed a little better, but was still a bit slow I think. We ended up drinking this one - but it was not very strong at all! Not sure what to do there, It was level with the group before I tamped, and then about 3-4mm after tamping (double shot basket). I cant really fit any more coffee in there, so why is it not strong enough?!
And, my milk was not hot enough... clearly my hand is not able to recognise the temperature very well... I think I might need to pick up a thermometer :/
Anyway, going to give it another go this afternoon... let you know how I go.
For now, look forward to chatting with you guys coffee wise!
Cheers,
Ian (coffee fan, drummer and Lego loon)

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