Re: seasoning shot after backflush
LOL...Sorry Fishing, I meant to say "every night".
Chem and seasoning every coffee would drive me nuts too!
I find after around 2-3 shots the machine is seasoned properly, but again I dont wait that long at a cafe or at home. 1 shot is sufficient for me to do a good enough job, lots of people recommend 2. Its up to you.
When I use a machine a lot in a day, I back wash but with H20 only, I chem only at the end of the day. I know of a few that chem twice a day. Thats a bit much for me.
Once a week is the longest you should leave it though. I realize the pain involved in cleaning every night, so it is really up to you what level you want to take it to. I got into the habit of cleaning once a day along time ago and now it is no pain to do it every night, I actually enjoy the process now.
Every night is for the "best" result. Of course it will cost more in chem, but should save you a few shower heads etc, and you will be guaranteed a great coffee every time/day. I dont know about others but I can really taste it when a coffee has not been back washed from the previous day.
As for the amount of chemical, a quarter of a teaspoon is more than enough. The scoops they give you are far more than you need.
I read Lucas guide and it is very good, Im just trying to add some more to it as I have seen machines go in for service from once a week cleaning.
Again its just my opinion as I search for the best cup, and the best cup seems to be consistency. I try to take out any variables in my coffee making, such as build up of stale coffee flavors from not washing every night and I try to get consistent in tamping and other areas.
LOL...Sorry Fishing, I meant to say "every night".
Chem and seasoning every coffee would drive me nuts too!
I find after around 2-3 shots the machine is seasoned properly, but again I dont wait that long at a cafe or at home. 1 shot is sufficient for me to do a good enough job, lots of people recommend 2. Its up to you.
When I use a machine a lot in a day, I back wash but with H20 only, I chem only at the end of the day. I know of a few that chem twice a day. Thats a bit much for me.
Once a week is the longest you should leave it though. I realize the pain involved in cleaning every night, so it is really up to you what level you want to take it to. I got into the habit of cleaning once a day along time ago and now it is no pain to do it every night, I actually enjoy the process now.
Every night is for the "best" result. Of course it will cost more in chem, but should save you a few shower heads etc, and you will be guaranteed a great coffee every time/day. I dont know about others but I can really taste it when a coffee has not been back washed from the previous day.
As for the amount of chemical, a quarter of a teaspoon is more than enough. The scoops they give you are far more than you need.
I read Lucas guide and it is very good, Im just trying to add some more to it as I have seen machines go in for service from once a week cleaning.
Again its just my opinion as I search for the best cup, and the best cup seems to be consistency. I try to take out any variables in my coffee making, such as build up of stale coffee flavors from not washing every night and I try to get consistent in tamping and other areas.


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