Coffee on a rainy day

[Reschsmooth]

Here are a couple of shots of double ristrettos extracted as well as an ordinary shot of my machine. The problem with chrome is that it is difficult to remove your reflection from front on shots.

C&C very welcome







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[Nnnnsic]

Here are a couple of shots of double ristrettos

I'm sorry... what?

[Reschsmooth]

An espresso is about 30 ml of coffee from a single dose of ground coffee. A ristretto literally means 'restricted' whereby you restrict the shot to 15-20ml. A double ristretto is therefore about 30 mls of coffee extracted from a double dose of coffee. The result is generally a more intense, sweeter extraction.



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[sirhc55]

Sorry P but I don’t believe this to be a coffee machine - it looks more like a Darlek  BTW - #2 is inviting

[Underload]

I don't know about you guys, but that's a new word for me too Not being a coffee drinker, I can't see it being integrated into my conversations though

I really like that second photo...

[Reschsmooth]

Sorry P but I don’t believe this to be a coffee machine - it looks more like a Darlek  BTW - #2 is inviting

A Darlek that extracts more than exterminates.

Unfortunately, the 2nd shot shows relatively poor distribution - the two dark spots (one at the front and one just visible at the back) show that the coffee is not coming through as much as the other areas. The problem with this is that it can lead to overextraction as the water runs through the side areas moreso, resulting in a slightly bitter shot.

I presume you wanted to know

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[sirhc55]

Sorry P but I don’t believe this to be a coffee machine - it looks more like a Darlek  BTW - #2 is inviting

A Darlek that extracts more than exterminates.

Unfortunately, the 2nd shot shows relatively poor distribution - the two dark spots (one at the front and one just visible at the back) show that the coffee is not coming through as much as the other areas. The problem with this is that it can lead to overextraction as the water runs through the side areas moreso, resulting in a slightly bitter shot.

I presume you wanted to know

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[micka]

Nice machine What grinder do you have to go with it?

I agree with you on the great difficulty of getting a good shot of something chrome

[Reschsmooth]

Hi Micka

I have the Macap M5 grinder. Great, semi-commercial grinder, very similar to the Mazzer Mini apart from the fact that the Macap has a stepped grind adjustment.

Cheers

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[Mj]

Looks like a Unico Splendor to me P. Working my way toward grabbing a giotto 'n mazzer myself after much contemplation.

Pity about the pour there, but I'm guessing that it was still quite drinkable?

Mj.

[Reschsmooth]

Looks like a Unico Splendor to me P.

Spot on

Working my way toward grabbing a giotto 'n mazzer myself after much contemplation.

You won't be disappointed! I expect to see some good shots of shots when you get them!

Pity about the pour there, but I'm guessing that it was still quite drinkable?

Twasn't too bad. As I generally cut the shots reasonably short, I don't get any burnt flavours seeping through, and there is still quite a lot of sweetness to them as well.

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[mattyjacobs]

My machine is incredibly finicky. A shot like that would taste like charcoal. Need to adjust my pstat, but I can't find it!

[Reschsmooth]

My machine is incredibly finicky. A shot like that would taste like charcoal. Need to adjust my pstat, but I can't find it!

I need to turn my boiler temp down - it is currently up to about 1.2 bar, but I find I need to turn it down to about 1.05, me thinks. Although last time I tried to do that, I electrocuted myself (through stupidity).

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