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Let us know how it is, what were you using previously?
Let us know how it is, what were you using previously?
Not had time to full investigate. I made a pour over coffee and the beans were ground to a far far higher quality and it tasted better but need to get my grips with it. Much cleaner to use, the other one was a sod for static.
I am starting to work with different settings now, from finest (1) to mid fine (6) so far.Are you using it on the finest setting out of the box?
I am starting to work with different settings now, from finest (1) to mid fine (6) so far.
I need some better beans as the ones I have I don't rate (inbound as I type) and need to do some back to back testing but enjoying playing with it and it's a nicely made product. I have never really done the whole weighing the beans thing but started to do that now. My drink is usually 400ml of water in a mug so also working with 25grams of coffee but again will experiment with that too.
/dons fireproof coffee snob jacket
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£20 for 2kg delivered
I've settled on these as my go to beans now. So much better than the other Lavazza stuff I've tried not even a hint of bitterness. I know some will look down on them but I think there spot on.
Lavazza Coffee Espresso Tierra, Whole Beans, 1000g https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000S...abc_BN45EBZ6X0MHG8RRXZA4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yes tried that, honestly this stuff is nicer, obviously my opinion though but give it a try if you can.Have you tried:-
Lavazza Super Crema Coffee Beans (1kg) : Amazon.co.uk: Grocery
This is my emergency bean if I do not have any 'good' stuff in, very nice with roast dates on the bag.
Yes tried that, honestly this stuff is nicer, obviously my opinion though but give it a try if you can.
@Cadder
Just got cafe hormozi but through ebay. I like theio rbeans perfectly good coffee in my opinion and a fair chunk cheaper than most the suggestions here.
My Hormozi beans arrived today. Roasted 13/09/2021. Despite the advice to rest the beans I had to try them. The first dialling in shot was made with the Jamaican Blue Mountain blend - it was pretty near the mark in terms of an almost perfect bottomless portafilter shot (minimal channeling) and the time it took to fill a shot of espresso. It was quite bitter though so after a couple of sips I poured it out.
I went for a finer grind on the next, which improved the bottomless portafilter pour - however the channeling always comes a little later in the pour unfortunately. My single shot whole milk latte was really nice. My wife's double shot with a tiny bit of steamed semi-skimmed was lovely too. We're happy with the beans, however our hunt for the favourite will continue. I anticipate many more dial-ins to come.
Really can't stand the Costco beans now. San Francisco Bay, Colombian or even the Lavazza they sell - I won't be able to go back. If I am to have a supermarket/stale backup it will have to be one of the recommendations made in this thread.
What does the beans look like? are they light roast or dark and shiny?