Caporegime
The Wilfa is a burr grinder.
Reviews seem pretty mixed from what I've read. My research also gives me the impression only a pretty decent grinder can do fine enough for espresso.
Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread
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The Wilfa is a burr grinder.
Reviews seem pretty mixed from what I've read. My research also gives me the impression only a pretty decent grinder can do fine enough for espresso.
for filter, not really - supposed to be a great grinder for the money.
Not sure on the Krups, but the Wifa is a burr ginder as well.
Associate
For a courser grind the Svart seems a good option. I've also seen the Encore recommended, although I'm not sure on UK availability for Baratza products.
For more grind flexibility the Iberital MC2 is £130. I also have an Aerspeed from Knock which is a really solid hand grinder for £90ish.
Associate
I couldn't agree more. If only there was less of a shelf for the grinds to sit on...
.I'm finding plenty of new rabbit holes to fall down. Baskets? Timer scales? Dosing funnel? bottomless portafilter?
I've just had exactly the same dilemma and ended up with the Iberital MC2.
Oh I've already gone deep down those rabbit holes, I've only resurfaced to improve my coffee making in work!
Today was a productive day. My steam wand has been leaking for ages and slowly getting worse so I thought it was about time I sorted it with a new one. I figured while I had the machine apart, I might as well strip it properly, clean the boiler and replace all the gaskets as well. Luckily my boiler was no where near the state of some I've seen online although it does look a lot better inside now. The gaskets were all completely solid though! At least Gaggias are easy to work with, getting the boiler out was fairly straightforward, the longest part was waiting for everything to soak in descaler!
I just used a tiny bit of grease on the seals. Most of the videos I watched didn't bother though. I was wary of getting the ceramics wet but apparently it's not a massive problem if you do. It just means it'll short when you fire it up but that's easily solved by disconnecting the earth and turning it on for 30 seconds (being careful not to touch the metal). The steam wand is fantastic now, I just wish I'd done it sooner!
Checking the web for any new shot glass options
these look a better shape than a lot of the double walled ones, and less fragile
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melitta-Espresso-Double-Walled-Borosilicate-Microwave/dp/B00TF69J3Y
but, saw James is recommending a more expensive option $40 https://www.kruveinc.com/products/propel
the idea of swllling your espresso though - heinous.
these look a better shape than a lot of the double walled ones, and less fragile
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Melitta-Espresso-Double-Walled-Borosilicate-Microwave/dp/B00TF69J3Y
but, saw James is recommending a more expensive option $40 https://www.kruveinc.com/products/propel
the idea of swllling your espresso though - heinous.
Soldato
Is there a line on these? don't espresso shot glasses have a small line on them (30ml?) Last one i bought was a cheap one from Algerian Coffee stores in Soho back in January. Its tough but the line has gone already, washed off in the dishwasher. I just guess now as I dont have a set of scales small enough to measure the shot.
The broken lavazza one I had, had a line, but these don't , but they@80ml look fairly cylindical, versus, all peers I've seen, so easier to estimate;
rarely use a dishwasher, and I probably wouldn't put these glasses, or my espresso cups in them anyway.
these higher summer ambiant temperatures , definitely modifying/reducing my extraction times, beans are glistening, and crema reduced.
I probably need to keep grinder out of sunlight, since heat capacity of burrs probably doesn's help.
No one has the Melitta's then ?
I probably need to keep grinder out of sunlight, since heat capacity of burrs probably doesn's help.
No one has the Melitta's then ?
Soldato
I see the Delonghi ECAM 23.420 is on offer at currys for £350.
Any verdicts on these machines from anyone?
Thanks
Any verdicts on these machines from anyone?
Thanks
you shouldn't really be measuring your espresso by volume, thats so 2008 
the volume will vary massively with the extraction, temperature and beans - much better off getting a small £6 jewellery scale and going by weight.
Inspired by Hoffman's latest video I gave espresso tonic another go yesterday - had it in a cafe last time and it was horrible, but apparently that was down to the tonic and espresso being horrible - this was great:
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and a double Rwandan Peaberry from Black Cat (which so far i rate very highly - lovely fruity, blueberry flavours)
the volume will vary massively with the extraction, temperature and beans - much better off getting a small £6 jewellery scale and going by weight.Inspired by Hoffman's latest video I gave espresso tonic another go yesterday - had it in a cafe last time and it was horrible, but apparently that was down to the tonic and espresso being horrible - this was great:
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and a double Rwandan Peaberry from Black Cat (which so far i rate very highly - lovely fruity, blueberry flavours)
Soldato
Lifes too short to weigh/count the beans on the way out into the grinder, as well as the extract weight, 4 times a day.
some (brew) manufacturer must be contemplating embedding a scale though.
- Watching the extract through glass goes a long way to appraising it.
descaled my machine 3 weeks ago, but, hadn't use the hot water tap since completing the wash through --- today found it was giving blue water - wth,
how do I improve my rinsing.
some (brew) manufacturer must be contemplating embedding a scale though.
- Watching the extract through glass goes a long way to appraising it.
unless you really require the volume, shots/day, I'd go for barista express, or components; the cleaning obligations on an auto always look tedious.
descaled my machine 3 weeks ago, but, hadn't use the hot water tap since completing the wash through --- today found it was giving blue water - wth,
how do I improve my rinsing.
Caporegime
The Sette 270i does all the weighing for you.
Sold out =
yes sorry - its a real shame as its a delicious coffee, after my first shot i was ready to buy some more but had already gone
their Las Margaritas Yellow Bourbon is supposed to be very good as well, but not tried it yet.