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  • Dimal
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    Re: Espresso Temp factory or mod on EM6910

    All good advice I reckon... 8-)

    Over time I settled on brew water temps of 94-95°C as producing the sweetest, most enjoyable and interesting shots (Using PID Controller). No doubt at all that you can taste the difference though... while I didnt particularly mind shots pulled at higher temperatures, say up to 97°C, shots pulled at less than 92°C were definitely not pleasant in my book.

    Mind you, this is all with roasts of my own making, so for your own roasts (or commercial jobs), you might find temperatures of varying elevations to suit them best. Theres no doubting that different roast styles can be improved or worsened in the cup by altering the brew water temp, also seems to affect the uniformity of the extraction through the puck as well but Im not sure of the mechanisms causing this :-?.

    So, in a nutshell, if you have the facility to accurately alter the brew water temp on your machine, by all means experiment with that and find where the sweet spot is from one roast to another..... You might be surprised by just how much the flavour in the cup is affected, even by only a 1.0°C shift. All the best ,

    Mal.

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  • thegoodies
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    I have adjusted my 6910 to the highest setting 96 degrees.

    I did this as soon as I got it on other CS recommendations so I cant compare with the lower settings. I have not gripes with the higher setting.

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  • Christop
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    Thanks Christretto. I will experiment with my current home roasted beans, at a few different temps

    I do work on continually keeping my machine clean. I purge the group head pre and post pouring a shot, also purging and wiping the steam wand pre and post use. I also do the factory clean, with the blind disc and without the table - weekly.

    I will need to drink some more espresso, keep it at a certain temp for a few shots and then increasing. Thanks

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  • christretto
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    Water quality is another whole different topic... I keep my water constant by using a bottled water ran through a brita filter, that works for me.

    Christop, different beans / blends / roasts perform differently at differing temps. Experiment and see what is right for you!

    Just remember that cleanliness is critical to obtain full flavours and profiles.

    When pulling shots at different temps, give yourself a few days at each temp to establish what is best for you.

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  • Christop
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    Re: Espresso Temp factory or mod on EM6910

    Javaboy, this coffee game, and getting coffee tasting great can be challenge! (That has been my experience, at times). I have checked the sunbeam manual and the factory temp is 92 degrees.

    Christretto, how to you attempt to obtain water quality? I use a Brita water filler jug, and then pour that water into the water tank.

    I will take MarcS advised and Christrettos and try an espresso at 92, then 94 and maybe at 96. I need to also develop my taste with espresso and determining if it sour/ bitter or not!

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  • javaboy
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    Christretto, thanks that is comforting to know indeed. I cant wait to go home and crank it up now to see what difference it makes. I will try 94 first up. thank you.

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  • christretto
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    javaboy, it may come as a surprise but I have been able to replicate flavour profiles of coffee on my 6910 which are almost identical on a commercial LaMarzocco and synesso as well as a number of HX machines.

    Admittedly it is not as consistent on the 6910, but promising none the less.

    I have found that water quality really does affect flavour profiles of coffee not to mention cleanliness etc.

    For the record, I am brewing at 94 degrees

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  • javaboy
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    I think I have the same problem too... I use the same beans as the guy at work uses (he sells me his stuff) and the coffee I get out of my 6910 is nowhere near what his one tastes like... which has been frustrating the hell out of me. I have played around with the dose, ground, tamp for months now but nowhere near still. I think it is the temp that I will have to play with next. I hope this is it!
    I asked him today and he said that it is set to 92deg on his machine so might try that on the Sunbeam when I get home and see if that makes any difference. Whew... at last a glimmer of hope!! :-)

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  • Christop
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    Thanks Marc. I think Ill have to try a straight espresso at the factory temp, and then Ill work on increasing the temp and trying again. Trial and error!

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  • marcstolk
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    96deg is a little better.. its best to try it with straight espresso though.. not my everyday drink but I enjoy it at times.. I must do another straight espresso when my Honduran (it smelt fantastic as it was roasting) is degassed and see how it comes up...

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  • Christop
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    Yes. A macchiato is the least amount of milk I have in a coffee, but not always my norm.

    Marc, when you say the espresso was still sour at 96, did that sourness decrease with the espresso temp increase? As far as taste goes, where abouts (on the tongue) is that sourness most noticeable?

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  • marcstolk
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    Is that with Milk Based drinks?

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  • Christop
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    Re: Espresso Temp factory or mod on EM6910

    Originally posted by Wushoes - David S link=1197849602/0#2 date=1197854148
    May be your coffee. The em6910 runs pretty much straight line within 0.5 deg C of the programmed temp...this was proved with a SCACE at HOST Milan
    whats a SCACE?

    I dont normally find my coffee sour (or too sour). Unless my palate isnt that informed! I normally use a variety of coffee from different places, including my home roast.

    Have others increased their espresso temp?


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  • marcstolk
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    Thats interesting ... Didnt know that....

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  • Wushoes
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    May be your coffee. The em6910 runs pretty much straight line within 0.5 deg C of the programmed temp...this was proved with a SCACE at HOST Milan

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