after purchasing an em5600 four weeks ago, i then did some research, found this site and discovered the difference between pressurised and non-pressurised baskets.
after receiving my krups double basket (lightning delivery time - thanks groupseb) and removing the crema enhancing plastic from the pf, i attempted my first real shot with the little machine.
with only 12 month old lao beans (souvenirs from a holiday) left in the house and a spice grinder, i managed an 18 second pour that created a bordering on bitter espresso with a mild crema. will purchase some locally roasted beans tomorrow to give things a proper go, but the most rewarding part of the experience was... the puck!
I hadnt actually seen a puck before with the pressurised basket . now, its one tap on the knockbox and out it falls. simple. brilliant. im starting to understand upgradeitis.
and must say this is an excellent forum. thank you all for your advice so far.
after receiving my krups double basket (lightning delivery time - thanks groupseb) and removing the crema enhancing plastic from the pf, i attempted my first real shot with the little machine.
with only 12 month old lao beans (souvenirs from a holiday) left in the house and a spice grinder, i managed an 18 second pour that created a bordering on bitter espresso with a mild crema. will purchase some locally roasted beans tomorrow to give things a proper go, but the most rewarding part of the experience was... the puck!
I hadnt actually seen a puck before with the pressurised basket . now, its one tap on the knockbox and out it falls. simple. brilliant. im starting to understand upgradeitis.
and must say this is an excellent forum. thank you all for your advice so far.

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