Been to their British Library shop a few times, not sure I've had the San Fermin but got a full loyalty card to use if we're ever let out again, might have to pause my square mile subscription and try some
Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread
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Been to their British Library shop a few times, not sure I've had the San Fermin but got a full loyalty card to use if we're ever let out again, might have to pause my square mile subscription and try some
i'm sort of waiting for the ECM Puristika price to get confirmed, i'm the only one drinking espresso here and can't stand milky coffee. In the mean time my classic is still going strong
Lovely coffee corner there, like the live edge shelf
Sounds you probably wanted the Eureka Perfetto from the sounds of it, or even the Niche - Perfetto seems to be a single turn between espresso and pour over (https://www.eureka.co.it/en/catalogo/prodotti/macinacaffè+istantaneo/1/21.aspx)
Sounds you probably wanted the Eureka Perfetto from the sounds of it, or even the Niche - Perfetto seems to be a single turn between espresso and pour over (https://www.eureka.co.it/en/catalogo/prodotti/macinacaffè+istantaneo/1/21.aspx)
no unboxing video?
looks fantastic!
I tend to measure for a while on a new batch of beans then run with it going directly in my mug onto hot water for the rest of the bag, checking how its holding up occasionally.
It sounds like your biggest issue is going to be getting the grind right, might be time to upgrade your grinder
Theres also easy mod to set the over pressure valve on the classic that makes life a load easier Someone on here has one that they were lending out.
Theres also easy mod to set the over pressure valve on the classic that makes life a load easier
Someone on here has one that they were lending out.
yup, actually works out pretty similar - the red brick blend is only £10.50 for 350g and excellent
Finally got round to ordering some today & turns out Origin are currently running 20% off at the moment.
Man i miss London coffee shop days out interspersed with a 'meeting' or two so its expense-able
Until James Hoffman tells me otherwise i'm sticking with my tamper 
I have however ordered a blind tumbler from china to give some WDT a go
I have however ordered a blind tumbler from china to give some WDT a go
If your using Illy / Lavazza changing that will be the quickest improvement, that and a grinder. Also don't put cold water in the bottom of the stovetop, boil the water first then put it in.
I'm not sure with stove tops if you can under fill it.
I'm not sure with stove tops if you can under fill it.
i've always lightly tamped it down flat, not sure about creating a mountain?
Happy to try different coffee's, I didn't realise Illy / Lavazza was a big no no
Any specific reason to pre-boil?
they aren't usually very fresh or (imho) very nice flavour wise.
The pre-boil means that its not on the stove for so long waiting to boil and thus doesn't give as bitter a flavour in the end.
A great guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpyBYuu-wJI
haven't had skyberry for years, weirdly its the beans i was using in the very first post in this thread
John lewis wise i'd look at the Sage machines, otherwise if you have to have a built in grinder the Lelit Kate is supposed to be ok for that sort of money.
Both have a manual element, in that you grind into the basket then fix the portafilter into place. This saves some of the silly mechanics that a true bean2cup uses & gives you a bit more control however even at this price point a built in grinder isn't going to be great
Also worth noting that say a gaggia classic & eureka mignon had pretty much the same footprint as the Sage, are arguably better overall and give you options to upgrade one or the other later down the line.
Both have a manual element, in that you grind into the basket then fix the portafilter into place. This saves some of the silly mechanics that a true bean2cup uses & gives you a bit more control however even at this price point a built in grinder isn't going to be great
Also worth noting that say a gaggia classic & eureka mignon had pretty much the same footprint as the Sage, are arguably better overall and give you options to upgrade one or the other later down the line.
the grinder will be significantly better i'd say, the Gaggia probably about the same, maybe a little worse when it comes to features and steaming however the grinder is the thing that makes the biggest difference.
They do seem to be well reviewed
if your just doing espresso (not filter as well) the Iberital MC2 is pretty good
I've got some very rubbish filters (from a supermarket in Turkey i think) that i'm still getting through slowly on my clever dripper & V60 - they work ok for that but you need to fold them to fit them in, which effects the throughput so you have to grind a little courser as they don't seem to flow through as quickly. Once washed theres no paper taste and the coffee is as good as proper papers, just needs a bit of adjustment to suit.
That being said once i've used them i'll be getting some proper papers
That being said once i've used them i'll be getting some proper papers
Yes - thats one of the biggest issues, although with the clever dripper & v60 not such a problem as you can transport in situ...