Hey guys i have recently upgraded my coffee machine to the Rocket Giotto Evoluzione. It is great ! but i am starting to wonder if i should be upgrading my grinder. I currently have the Breville Dose Control Pro. Great little grinder but i have noticed that i am struggling to find the true flavour of the beans i am using as i also have them at a cafe. Currently have it set on (9) and my shots run for around 25 seconds. Although the flavour just doesn't seem right. Is anyone familiar which this brand of grinder?
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Hi Kurt,
There is no doubt that a better grinder will assist, but the root of your problems might also exist in one or more of the other variables which contribute to each shot.
Perhaps the definitive answer to your question might be found by taking your grinder and trying it against a grinder in the next class up- same coffee, same machine, same operator, close as possible to same pour?
Great stuff espresso. You never stop learning
Enjoy the ride...
Cheers
Chris
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Lots of variables influence the shot flavour.
EG. How do you use your grinder and how often ? Single dose, or timed dose from the hopper ?
do you flush stale grinds out of the grinder before each grind ?
Grind setting vs Tamp technique can also make flavour variations for the same shot time.
Many other similar small variables will affect the end result.
be consistent, and change one variable at a time until you notice the improvement you are looking for.
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Hi Kurt:
I couldn't find from your profile if you live in Perth. If you did however we have a gathering this Saturday at my place. I currently have a Rocky which is a great grinder but just ordered a M4D grinder from Monsieur * **** and it will most likely arrive in time. It seems like there are some nice grinders from the $400 mark on up. Once you get to a certain standard, say a Rocky then it is about features such as automation and grind speed, after that.
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