Re: Miss Silvia questions
An Iberital grinder goes very well with Miss Silvia. I chose one without the doser, so it grinds directly into the portafilter basket. The adjustment is very fine and continuous, no knotches or detents which can over- or under-compensate the grind. Furthermore, it has a neat little timer (a screw) and pressing the portafilter against a switch under the holder turns it on.
Needless to say, the shots are fantastic, with a deep, dark crema. I recommend using glass instead of a cup so the crema formation can be appreciated more.
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Re: Miss Silvia questions
Hi Mundi,
Ive found when I first got my Silvia (only a month ago), I was getting good looking, dry pucks out of it. But I soon discovered I was using too course a grind (shop ground). I think I have now got this right, the coffee tastes much better, great crema, and stronger, but the pucks now come out wet on top if I remove them immediately after brewing. But if I leave them in for just a minute or so, they come out pretty dry - so Im not sure when you should gauge the "dryness". I bet this hasnt helped you one bit, I just wanted to assure you that youre not the only one on that steep learning curve.
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Re: Miss Silvia questions
Hi Mundi
If you tamp too hard youll end up with no shot as the pump wont be able to push water through the grounds.
Cheers
Mick
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Thanks guys,
The crema is ok but not great, and the coffee is a good strength. Is it possible to over tamper or in other words over compress the grind?
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Part of your problem could also be that your grind is too fine.
Also remember that with different roasts also comes different grinding grades.
Nice to hear you becoame the proud Parents, Does she sleep all of the way through the night.... ;D
You will also find that the Coffee Grinds left over after you brew are also very good for your garden.
Welome to CS Mundi
FB
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Re: Miss Silvia questions
There are a few options.
Could be not enough coffee in the portafilter.
Could be the tamp is not correct.
How is the coffee and the crema coming out?
If it is not very strong, then the grind might be too coarse.
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Another New Miss Silvia owner and question
Hi ppl,
We became the proud parents of a mIss Silvia on Tuesday and have started on the learning curve to a perfect coffee.
We purchased the Rocky as well as the local reseller did a good deal. My first question of many to come.
When I empty the portafilter after making a cup the spent grinds are a lot wetter than when the dealer was showing me how to do it. What would be the cause of this?
Thanks
Leigh
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Guest repliedRe: Miss Silvia questions
Try Mocopan in Melbourne
http://tinyurl.com/5r7kn
Rich
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Does anyone know where I can buy a Rancilio Rocky and Silvia combo? Sienna and coffeeco both seem unable to supply at the moment. Ive spent months saving up to buy a Silvia but now I have the money they arent available (seemingly).
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Bundella Distributors Molong. NSW Ph 02 63668778... Pracilla/Prassilla is the lady you need to speak to.
Thank Rich, Chance of them adverting or commoing on the net would be limited....... Ill explain to you why later
FB
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Guest repliedRe: Miss Silvia questions
Yes you can FB us recommending places is allowed but them comming here of thier own accord and thinking they can advertise for free isnt.
So spill the beans
Rich
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Sorry Chris, I cant tell you on this forum as it is not allowed, against the rules.
FB
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FB
You said "Country NSW has a new distributor for Racilio gear as well"
Who is it and where are they based?
Thanks
Chris
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Country NSW has a new distributor for Racilio gear as well............. There prices are good as well, We bought a KitchenAid K5 mixer from them for nearly $500 less than RRP, nice people to deal with too.
If I didnt have my Boema I would be looking at the Sylvia too!
FB :-)
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Re: Miss Silvia questions
Sounds about right ;D
I really love our Silvia. Especially this week. Kenya AA Masai has been a particularly yummy roast this week. 8)
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