Yeah, the tests I posted were with a dual wall filter. I did manage to get 30m in around 25 seconds with the dual wall but it tasted flavourless apart from being a bit bitter. Probably from the grounds going a bit stale, I guess?
I am happy to report my single walled basket arrived in the mail today. I dosed it to 17g of coffee, tamped as hard as I could, and it gave me 30m in 13 seconds. Tasted like crap.
Also, the puck stuck to the shower screen. Perfectly formed and just sitting there. With a little tap it came down. The basket is a double and wasn't overfilled. Under filled, if anything. Any idea why this happened?
So now I'm searching around for grinders. Trying to decided between a Lido hand grinder, the 100 dollar Sunbeam one (I figure if it's crap and can't do what it's designed too, I can take it back and swap it over) or the Breville Smart Grinder Pro. I'm leaning toward the Smart Grinder, but I'm so strapped for cash at the moment, even on special at $200 it's a giant spend for me. Lame, I know... but it is what it is.
Either way, I'm almost out of coffee and don't want to buy more preground from Merlo, so I'll have to make a discussion soon.


Leave a comment: