Glad you are finding this discussion helpful Natalie.
Personally I never used the coin test but it seems to be a helpful diagnostic tool as the other snobs have mentioned.
Here's some random thoughts:
* again i'd urge you to not worry about the gauge. it can be distracting. just look at the pour speed.
* the key is changing one variable at a time. once you've got a set dosing procedure (how much coffee you put into the basket) then just adjust the grind to increase or decrease pour time. if you keep changing multiple things every time, hard to establish what the problem is.
* personally i don't think tamp pressure changes things all that much. I use a pretty light tamp, just making sure it's level. there are different schools of thought on this though.
* an important question - what grinder are your using? That might be your limiting step
Personally I never used the coin test but it seems to be a helpful diagnostic tool as the other snobs have mentioned.
Here's some random thoughts:
* again i'd urge you to not worry about the gauge. it can be distracting. just look at the pour speed.
* the key is changing one variable at a time. once you've got a set dosing procedure (how much coffee you put into the basket) then just adjust the grind to increase or decrease pour time. if you keep changing multiple things every time, hard to establish what the problem is.
* personally i don't think tamp pressure changes things all that much. I use a pretty light tamp, just making sure it's level. there are different schools of thought on this though.
* an important question - what grinder are your using? That might be your limiting step

I've purchased a Sunbeam EMO 700
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