Hi Folks,
I have now joined the GPP / MM fan club. 8-)
After toiling away with the old Silvia / Rocky combo for a number of years (with hit and miss results), I jumped onto a GPP + MM with price rises looming!
I have had the combo for a week now and have had quite a ride. It took some getting used to and my first bag of beans did not work out so well. With good advice I have settled into a routine that works OK.
I find the Giotto interesting, IMHO the Silvia was hit and miss per shot no matter what you do - the GPP lets you know if the grind is too course or your tamp is too hard - and if you make a change it will reward (or punish). You can actually dial in a grinder if you keep your tamp the same. Then you can learn how to tamp less / grind finer and improve on the result.
It took a while to get used to it - but for a few days now I can walk up and produce good shots without pouring stuff down the sink! Two doubles now equals two pucks - this machine will pay for its self
As for milk - I didnt realize how good HX machines were at texturing milk - wow! It all happens so fast! We typically drink espresso - but I can see Macchiatos becoming a popular item at our house.
Big thanks to Dennis and Chris for answering questions and being responsive as I was contemplating the purchase. We took a trip out to Denniss roastery and he was very patient and understanding - we never felt rushed. Their post sales support is fantastic - with the help of Dennis I am sure my shots / consistency will improve further.
Thanks to the CSers who consistently answer questions and provide advice - much appreciated.
Col.
I have now joined the GPP / MM fan club. 8-)
After toiling away with the old Silvia / Rocky combo for a number of years (with hit and miss results), I jumped onto a GPP + MM with price rises looming!
I have had the combo for a week now and have had quite a ride. It took some getting used to and my first bag of beans did not work out so well. With good advice I have settled into a routine that works OK.
I find the Giotto interesting, IMHO the Silvia was hit and miss per shot no matter what you do - the GPP lets you know if the grind is too course or your tamp is too hard - and if you make a change it will reward (or punish). You can actually dial in a grinder if you keep your tamp the same. Then you can learn how to tamp less / grind finer and improve on the result.
It took a while to get used to it - but for a few days now I can walk up and produce good shots without pouring stuff down the sink! Two doubles now equals two pucks - this machine will pay for its self

As for milk - I didnt realize how good HX machines were at texturing milk - wow! It all happens so fast! We typically drink espresso - but I can see Macchiatos becoming a popular item at our house.
Big thanks to Dennis and Chris for answering questions and being responsive as I was contemplating the purchase. We took a trip out to Denniss roastery and he was very patient and understanding - we never felt rushed. Their post sales support is fantastic - with the help of Dennis I am sure my shots / consistency will improve further.
Thanks to the CSers who consistently answer questions and provide advice - much appreciated.
Col.


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