My largest pulls come out @ 3.5 oz triple but I am using a 22 gram basket to come out with that volume
How much ground weight is the max for your machine?
How much ground weight is the max for your machine?
My largest pulls come out @ 3.5 oz triple but I am using a 22 gram basket to come out with that volume
How much ground weight is the max for your machine?
Interesting report. When experimenting with my Presso machine (manual espresso) to cause it to produce a lot more volume of coffee during the extraction phase, I did not find that the cup tasted any better. I was specifically making an Americano, not an espresso shot, so I was going to be adding more water afterwards anyway. The experimental question I was trying to answer was could I pump more water through the grounds in order capture more of that coffee goodness? Could I use a smaller dose of coffee and get the same flavor by putting more of the bean into my cup and less into the trash bin? The short answer was No. I still experiment occasionally, but my experience is that such a long shot does not work as well as the traditional shot.Updating here, since this seems to be the only record of the Brera.
Using a liquid measuring cup I compared the volume output of the settings my wife and I programmed for the espresso and long coffee, respectively. The espresso had been inadvertently set to 4.5 oz. and the long coffee at 6.5 oz. I had been slightly dissatisfied with the strength of the espresso in comparison to the long coffee, so I did my homework on the Google machine.
I have since reprogrammed the volumetric output of the espresso to 2.0oz., and it is considerably better than it had been. More of a true espresso taste (as opposed to just a stronger coffee). Smoother, creamier (if you will), and richer notes. I'm no foodie, but it was much better.
And I'm using less milk/sugar, too, so healthier
Interesting report. When experimenting with my Presso machine (manual espresso) to cause it to produce a lot more volume of coffee during the extraction phase, I did not find that the cup tasted any better. I was specifically making an Americano, not an espresso shot, so I was going to be adding more water afterwards anyway. The experimental question I was trying to answer was could I pump more water through the grounds in order capture more of that coffee goodness? Could I use a smaller dose of coffee and get the same flavor by putting more of the bean into my cup and less into the trash bin? The short answer was No. I still experiment occasionally, but my experience is that such a long shot does not work as well as the traditional shot.
The good news is that WLL will give full credit if you exchange for a better machine within a reasonable time. I forget whether it's a week or 30 days or something in between.
Wow $25 for a superauto? You STOLE that!
Cant say I know much about that machine but I love my DeLonghi Magnifica. Supers rock! (Except Juras, which rock until they need servicing, at which point they suck.)
I don't care for the milk tank thingies. I like to just pour my mug or cup or glass 1/3 full of milk or a tiny bit more, froth it with the wand, then put it under the spout and hit the double shot button. Then again. Quick and easy, and better than Starmuck. I don't use a frothing pitcher. One more thing to wash. I use distilled water. If I keep using it for a bit after the "descale me" light comes on, no biggie. Every night I fill the water tank, empty the puck bin, and make sure there are beans in the hopper, so it is ready to rock in the morning. Sucks when you are in a hurry and the machine is out of water or beans. I always leave a cup under the spout to catch the wash water so it doesn't fill up the tray.
My beans are the dirt cheap but totally awesome 8 Oclock Columbian medium roast, grinder is set one click from the finest adjustment, and my espresso never tastes burnt or bitter. Honestly, I like these beans better than any artisanal fresh roasted whatever beans. I buy the small bag and seal the bag good once opened.I never pour more than a days worth or a bit more in the hopper. I don't think I miss fresh roasted, no. I use whole milk. I don't care what the alt liberals say, whole milk is best.
I don't use sugar. If you do, try without for a week or two. Takes that long to adjust to it, but you will grow to like it without. Sugar is only needed to disguise burnt tasting dark roast beans.
Enjoy the Gaggia! Tell us what you think of it, a couple weeks in.
Well, Its been almost a month and I can happily say that buying the Gaggia Brera might be the best 25 dollars I've ever spent. It did cost another 100 bucks to fix the grinder motor, but to have a perfectly functioning superautomatic espresso machine for a $125? I'm happy as hell.
Thanks for the beans tip! I will try the 8 Oclock and see how I like them.
I guess she has to decide whether it goes on her boat or at her house in town. I couldn't expect her to go for two machines, could I?
Sounds to me like she needed to get 3. Does she expect you to not have good coffee too?
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Already have a Magnifica and I love it. Cappuccino every morning.
There are some things even a DeLonghi Magnification can't do for me.Then what do you need a girlfriend for?