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  • How much coffee are you putting in the basket - BBP

    Hi all,

    I'm helping a neighbour who has a BBP + SGP who is presently using Dual Wall Baskets. I've got them to purchase the Breville Single Wall Double Basket and I'm wondering what grind amount people are using for this basket. They are using Med-Dark Roast Beans so I'm thinking about maybe 16 or 17gms.

    Thoughts greatly appreciated.

    TIA

  • #2
    Three words five cent test.


    Java "Nickle test" phile
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    • #3
      Question, I did the 5 cent test and got a light impression.

      however, when I flush the group head after pulling a shot, I seem to see a bit of coffee fall out. Puck seems mostly dry, but the top seems wet.

      I am dosing 18.2 gram in an 18 gram vst. Machine is the dual boiler. Medium roast.

      coffee is quite ok. But I worry about whether there are grounds still stuck in the machine.

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      • WhatEverBeansNecessary
        WhatEverBeansNecessary commented
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        Sounds like a good time to take it apart a little and a really good clean. Then repeat the test to see if you get the same results.

        Good practice is to flush the group after and that will help get rid of some grinds. Inevitably some always get sucked back up. trick is to keep it to a minimum and flush out what you can.

      • Rami
        Rami commented
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        The machine is less than 2 month old. So not sure if needs a clean. I always flush before and after anyway. How often should I clean the shower screen?

      • WhatEverBeansNecessary
        WhatEverBeansNecessary commented
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        Can't give you specifics on the Breville - hopefully someone else can chime in. But every few months is probably a good guide?

    • #4
      I'm dosing 16g to 16.5g in mine. I grind reasonably fine to get out 35g in 30sec

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