Sunbeam em7000 coffee pressure gauge

[level3ninja]

Okay, Got the grinder. You're right, fresh ground got to correct pressure no probs. However, now I'm slowly going nuts trying to get the right consistency when pulling shots. When the pressure is bang on, the coffee coming out is a tiny trickle, adjust grind to coarser comes out better with slightly less pressure but i can't seem to get that nice thick crema. It doesn't ooze out nicely like the youtube vids I've seen. Ive been persisting with Lavazza whole beans, do i need to up the quality of my beans to achieve that rich crema or is is it a grind and tamp issue???

I was reading along feeling sorry for you because I know what it's like chasing the crema, then I read the word "Lavazza" and thought that'll do it. If you're not sure where to get beans, get them from here on BeanBay. Start with the Espresso Wow, see how that goes.

[magnafunk]

do i need to up the quality of my beans to achieve that rich crema

In a nutshell, yes you do

[booge]

Okay, Got the grinder. You're right, fresh ground got to correct pressure no probs. However, now I'm slowly going nuts trying to get the right consistency when pulling shots. When the pressure is bang on, the coffee coming out is a tiny trickle, adjust grind to coarser comes out better with slightly less pressure but i can't seem to get that nice thick crema. It doesn't ooze out nicely like the youtube vids I've seen. Ive been persisting with Lavazza whole beans, do i need to up the quality of my beans to achieve that rich crema or is is it a grind and tamp issue???

[MattyRay]

Freshly ground AND freshly roasted (less than 2-3 weeks since roasting).

Cheers,

Matt

[Javaphile]

Yes, and yes.


Java "It it ain't fresh don't use it!" phile

[booge]

Did I make a rookie error and think the pressurized basket will fix all? Is freshly ground THAT much different?

[Javaphile]

I have pre ground Lavazza coffee at home and am using pressurized 1 and 2 cup filters.

There's your problem. Use non-pressurized baskets and fresh roasted coffee ground immediately prior to brewing.


Java "Fresh!" phile

[booge]

Hi all, first time poster. Just purchased a refurbished "as new" em7000 from Sunbeam outlet. First one was returned as hot water tap on machine turned on water to the group head. Second machine seems fine. I have pre ground Lavazza coffee at home and am using pressurized 1 and 2 cup filters. The coffee pressure gauge only makes it about half way to the optimal orange zone. I've tried slightly different doses and tamping softer or harder but still no luck. Is this still do with grind size? Or do I have another dud machine?