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  • #46
    Originally posted by chokkidog View Post
    I don't weigh my coffee........but I do have scales. :-D

    A 7gm VST is probably +/- 1 or 2 gms, when playing by the VST rules?? but what it can actually hold, I don't know.
    I've just had a good play with a VST 7gm after reading this thread and the large thread below this one and I am pleased with the results. I followed my normal routine (VBM Jnr & K3 Touch) of dose and collapse twice, fill to a mound and sweep out with Scott Callaghans dosing tool #27 or #28. This sweep out allows a clearance with the screen. I tamped then weighed the basket with and without the grind and found that I had 16gms of coffee, assuming my scales are correct With my VBM single basket using the same technique I got 14gms. I then pulled a shot and it was way too quick. Tightened the grind and bingo. The pour was good with tiger stripes etc, blonded after about 27 seconds, plenty of crema and it tasted delicious. Call it a ristretto or whatever you like but it was a great coffee. I conclude that this basket has made a difference despite my ageing taste buds. I reckon you could get close to 20gms in a 7gm basket but I doubt you'd be able to lock in your group handle.

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    • #47
      Originally posted by chokkidog View Post
      According to what? 60 ml is pretty much a double espresso. I don't like watery coffee. ;-) But...each to their own! :-D
      I've just got a naked portafilter and a 22g VST basket and have been experimenting.
      For the 22 gram basket in a naked portafilter, what should I be aiming for in terms of mls and timing?

      Dumb question - should I expect a different volume than if I was to use a single or double spout portafilter?

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