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  • Ronin
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    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    G'Day Michael, my preference is every 0.45g, to each his own.
    I tamp at this weight each time too, just for consistency.
    Of course at work if there is any more than 2 people in line I let them know it'll probably be a 35 minute wait.
    Last edited by Ronin; 4 December 2013, 08:21 PM. Reason: Gramma

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  • Yelta
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    The Veneziano people may well be your answer to training CW, had a look at their site and they have a Brista @ home course 2hrs $150, seems they are quite happy for you to take your own machine and grinder.
    Barista Training Courses Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide | Buy Coffee Beans Online – Barista Courses – Wholesale Cafe Supplier

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    If nothing else, a course is useful for the purpose of reassurance / confidence ....and I'm sure that some courses / training are probably pretty useful in their own right.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by cwliew View Post
    I have read the linked article. Thanks for that.
    Did you gain anything from it? theoretically following these guidelines should have you producing good espresso within a few days, of course things do tend to get a little hectic when the pressure is on, regardless, practice is the key.

    Once you have it sorted you'll wonder what all the drama was about.

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  • chokkidog
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    Good thinking!
    Veneziano ( site sponsors) in Adelaide, also advertise courses.

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    You'll be right cwliew....keep it simple at first, get a method that works consistently for you, then you can bugger around as much as you like.

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  • cwliew
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    Ha! Very good. Im starting to think I've over thought the whole process...
    Will take a look around at some courses to see if I can pick some more up.
    I have read the linked article. Thanks for that.

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  • Jonathon
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    Originally posted by Barry O'Speedwagon View Post
    You'll find superior results if you measure your micro-doses using the Imperial, rather than metric, system Yelta. Just temporarily ignore the fact that there's no basis in science for my assertion, this should just help add another 'entertaining' complication to what is essentially a 4 variable process.
    But there is - if you're dividing something by 3, 1/3 is a lot more precise than .33333...

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  • Barry O'Speedwagon
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    You'll find superior results if you measure your micro-doses using the Imperial, rather than metric, system Yelta. Just temporarily ignore the fact that there's no basis in science for my assertion, this should just help add another 'entertaining' complication to what is essentially a 4 variable process.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by mwcalder05 View Post
    I like to lightly tamp every 0.5g of coffee I put in the PF! You have a problem with that??... *rollseyes*

    Michael

    (Extreme sarcasm here)
    G'Day Michael, my preference is every 0.45g, to each his own.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by 4heckssake View Post
    they run classes at Rio Coffee on Stephens Terrace too but don't know what they cost or a like but the rest of their stuff seems very good.
    Welcome to Coffee Snobs 4heckssake.

    Seems like Rio Coffee have been around forever.
    They certainly are an interesting place to visit (they have an enormous range of all things Italian) just don't expect much in the way of service and you wont be disappointed.
    As for their roasted coffee, the less said the better.

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by cwliew View Post
    Hmm, so can't use LM baskets, and can't use VST baskets? I think I'll just stick to my LM baskets for now. It was how my machine was born. When I can pull some nicer shots, then maybe get new baskets.
    Will try increasing the temp - its the one thing I haven't tried yet.
    I am in Adelaide guys.
    Me again CW, unlike Chris (Talk Coffee) I quite like the LM baskets, and used one (18 gram) exclusively on my Bezzera, that is until he offered his range of Precision baskets, they certainly are an improvement on what has gone before.
    As far as VST baskets are concerned, I have a couple, they really are a PITA to use, not saying you cant pull decent shots with them, you most certainly can, however you really have to have your ducks in a row to get the best out of them.

    In my opinion Precision baskets Precision filter basket 58mm- Espresso parts are easy to use and represent good value for money.

    You say "When I can pull some nicer shots, then maybe get new baskets" my feeling is that a few dollars for a new basket will greatly improve your chances of achieving these "nicer shots"

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  • 4heckssake
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    they run classes at Rio Coffee on Stephens Terrace too but don't know what they cost or a like but the rest of their stuff seems very good.

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  • mwcalder05
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    Originally posted by Yelta View Post
    I suspect the inverted tamp brigade, who insist the dosed basket must be swept with the wing feather of a barn owl, would do well to revisit the article, but perhaps not, its all too simple.
    I like to lightly tamp every 0.5g of coffee I put in the PF! You have a problem with that??... *rollseyes*

    Michael

    (Extreme sarcasm here)

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  • Yelta
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    Originally posted by cwliew View Post
    Anyone here have recommendations on where to do good training in Adelaide? Either in class, or having someone come over and teach you on your own machine?
    Morning CW, Coffee Craft in Adelaide, Glandore run training sessions, they seem pretty expensive to me, $210 for a three hour session

    Or you can adopt a do it yourself approach and follow the steps in post one of this thread http://coffeesnobs.com.au/general-co...esso-home.html

    At no cost at all, its an easy to follow DIY work instuction, all logical common sense stuff.

    I suspect the inverted tamp brigade, who insist the dosed basket must be swept with the wing feather of a barn owl, would do well to revisit the article, but perhaps not, its all too simple.

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