The Blair Witch Bean-Grind Project 
And so it begins. A home espresso journey
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Time is to replicate the quantity that is ground.
Grab a scale.
Tare it so that the porta filler reads zero
Grind 12 seconds and weigh.
8 grams is a single shot
15 grams is a double.
Record the amount of time it takes to get both 8gr and 15gr.
You can grind a double or single every time using the time setting for each.
That way you don't have to go to the scale every time.
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I don't have my portafilter yet, the machine comes tomorrow. But I can do the rest tonight.
Thanks for the tip
I "believe" your machine is going to be a semi-automatic where you "program the pulls".
If it is, get a 2 oz graduated "measure". Program single to 1 oz and double to 2 oz.
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It is programmable. Your way sounds more accurate then my go with your gut feeling
I don't know about the grinder but be careful when getting finer. What I mean is it is safer to adjust the grind when the grinder is empty.
I'm certain someone else can say this better than I can.
I'm certain someone else can say this better than I can.
Mike is right; Adjusting to a coarser grind is okay with or without anything in the burrs, but adjusting to a finer grind should be done when the burrs are empty.
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I made sure I went to finest before loading beans so I could move course from there
Good rule to avoid damage to the adjustment mech is to adjust only when the grinder is running.
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Sad face is sad. Package is showing for today, but it not showing out for delivery means I probably won't see it today.
Breville Roma checking in!
Had it a year, daily use: no complaints.
AA
Had it a year, daily use: no complaints.
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Breville Cafe Roma? I bought one in August 2017. The rubber gasket is now gone (replacements are fairly cheap), and it no longer heats very well (bigger problem). Seems to me these things should last more than 2½ years.
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Ffffffinallllllly
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Well... They left a delivery card, and I can't pick it up until tomorrow. But I planned for this horrific outcome (man I hate Canada post sometimes) and well.
And it tastes great too. A bit strong i think the grind was a bit to fine. But I did start with boiling water in the base. Cooled it under the tap right after. I am almost happy, as happy as a guy who didn't get his new toy for another late day could be
And it tastes great too. A bit strong i think the grind was a bit to fine. But I did start with boiling water in the base. Cooled it under the tap right after. I am almost happy, as happy as a guy who didn't get his new toy for another late day could be
Well done
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Wait to you see what happens next.
Things
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Things
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You ran your showerhead into a pillowcase loaded with grinds and made a coffee bath?
Q: From our lunch coffees years ago (I feel old) I know you like good java, but what started you down the espresso machine path?
Q: From our lunch coffees years ago (I feel old) I know you like good java, but what started you down the espresso machine path?
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Yum
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Btw... Is it normal for ledt/right to pour so different off the portafilter. Hard to measure a dual shot with shot glasses when it does this. Glass on left is almost full. Right side not even half
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May be a level thing seems to be fine now
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