I am just trying to come to terms with my new VBM Domobar Jr and finding shots consistently tasting burnt.
A bit about my routine. I usually have it on timer and it comes on about an hour prior to making my first coffee. just before making my first coffee I run a cool flush of about 200ml, then I have a consistent dosing and tamping technique, and the pour usually comes out spot on like dripping honey between 20-30sec. The shots feel quite hot and taste burnt. Even subsequent shots can be the same.
I will say that I am currently using it with my Sunbeam Grinder and will shortly upgrade to something better probably Mazzer Mini - although not decided yet.
As I see it there are a few possibilities.
1. Not using the cool flush technique appropriately for my machine. Maybe I should flush more or less or differently?
2. Machine group head temp running too hot?
3. Grinder not coping/or not suitable for quality Hx machine and affecting taste of coffee.
Reading the sticky e61 brewing tips I notice that different people cool flush different amounts. I have experimented with my cool flush amounts - I wouldnt want to flush too much more as I imagine it would lower the temp of the group too much and have the opposite problem of sour coffee.
Could it just be my grinder ? Any Tips ?
A bit about my routine. I usually have it on timer and it comes on about an hour prior to making my first coffee. just before making my first coffee I run a cool flush of about 200ml, then I have a consistent dosing and tamping technique, and the pour usually comes out spot on like dripping honey between 20-30sec. The shots feel quite hot and taste burnt. Even subsequent shots can be the same.
I will say that I am currently using it with my Sunbeam Grinder and will shortly upgrade to something better probably Mazzer Mini - although not decided yet.
As I see it there are a few possibilities.
1. Not using the cool flush technique appropriately for my machine. Maybe I should flush more or less or differently?
2. Machine group head temp running too hot?
3. Grinder not coping/or not suitable for quality Hx machine and affecting taste of coffee.
Reading the sticky e61 brewing tips I notice that different people cool flush different amounts. I have experimented with my cool flush amounts - I wouldnt want to flush too much more as I imagine it would lower the temp of the group too much and have the opposite problem of sour coffee.
Could it just be my grinder ? Any Tips ?

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