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  • scot13 commented on the thread Still struggling,,,.
    From all of them to varying degrees. Prob hitting it best with jailbreak and Blake. I suppose bean jumping isn't helping. Next purchase...
  • Hey, still struggling with what I think is sour tasting shots, tho I'm starting to go off my head whether the shot is sour or bitter...
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  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    Oh, and I gave the machine a much longer heating up time also.
  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    So had some better coffees today. Just pulled two double espressos that were pretty good and pretty consistent. 18g in, 38/40g out in...
  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    Watched the vids. I haven't been measuring my output, just trying different measures by eye. With a measured input and consistent grind...
  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    By recipie do you mean how much beans am I using? If so, 18g I have been working to.
  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    I'm using a non pressurised basket. I will read up on temp and watch that video later today , thanks
  • scot13 commented on the thread Resting new beans?.
    The beans are the starter espresso packs from has bean. The beans were roasted 16th of October. It's a classic I have. Temp surfing...
  • So should beans rest several days to get the best out of them? Still struggling to get a decent espresso out of the has bean beans. My...
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    Ok, got a fine grind, firm tamp and took over 35 secs. Think I might have the grind right now. I will play with the amount of grounds...
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    Has bean espresso starter packs
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    I'm struggling here like. Have adjusted grind, tamp pressure, amount of grounds but the coffee is still flying through too fast...
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    My best espresso was my first effort, I used pre ground from s coffee shop.
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    I had a porlex delivered today
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    Maybe 10-15 secs
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    Will do, 2mo tho or it will be a long long night! Sampled quite a bit of coffee today.
  • scot13 commented on the thread Double basket?.
    Ok, I'm prob taking too much liquid out then. Maybe causing it to be a bit bitter. My coffee is coming out too fast though so does...
  • So, should a double basket be used to yield 2 singles or 2 double espressos?
  • scot13 commented on the thread First expresso from new classic.
    Don't worry, I'm the same!
  • scot13 commented on the thread First expresso from new classic.
    I actually preempted the classic arriving and had ordered a non pressurised double basket. Glad I did. I've tried that, and the basket...
  • scot13 commented on the thread First expresso from new classic.
    Noted, and corrected thanks! I have beans from hasbean also due to arrive today.
  • scot13 commented on the thread First expresso from new classic.
    Lovely crema on it by the way as you can see in the pic
  • So just got my classic today. Cleaned her out etc and made an expresso. Didn't know what to expect as I've read lots here about how...