Coffee Machines

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Cheers.

So the fresher,generally the finer the grind setting?

Not really.

The finer the grind, the more surface area of the coffee is exposed, which makes extraction easier, but there are a handful of other variable that also alter the flavour.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I use a Delonghi Dedica EC685 modified with a Rancilio Silvia steam wand., and a single wall, precision double basket (normally around 14-16g dose, 1:2 ratio).

I also use a Sage Dose Control Pro grinder.

It's a fair bit of a faff to 'dial in' the espresso if I change beans, but once it's set I get a consitdecently balanced and sweet espresso shot.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Lol,yeah i hear you......i spent a fucking fortune on beans initially,working out different timings and grinds.....had it about 6 weeks now and obviously still not perfected it,but i have managed a very decent effort.

Still very much hit and miss with the fucking frother though!

This might help.

Milk Texturing & Coffee Recipes Masterclass

Master 3 classic espresso based drinks with your Sage espresso machine!

www.eventbrite.com.au

 

[FantasyIreland]

This might help.

Milk Texturing & Coffee Recipes Masterclass

Master 3 classic espresso based drinks with your Sage espresso machine!

www.eventbrite.com.au

Cheers

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I have a sage barista express as I wanted to be in more control of my coffee

I once said to my Rag S-in-L that when I retired I looked at coffee machines but thought that £1k was a lot to pay for a coffee machine. He'd bought one that I subsequently saw in a magazine and he was getting a penny change out of £2k. A Costa cortado on the road and a Tassimo anything in Ewing Towers. Mind, those bastards are selling boxes of seven pods instead of eight!

 

[denislawsbackheel]

There must be some camp coffee drinkers out there.

What about camp Camp coffee drinkers?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Was the preserve of my mother many years ago.
Throw back to the war and rationing.

My ma too. Coffee made with all milk.
Fucking awful.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Moka pot
Around £20. I've had an Espresso machine, but these are just as good, for a fraction of the price
Just stick it on your cooker hob. Takes a bit longer than a kettle, but worth the wait.
Most filter coffee pouches are good (I swear by Lidl Classic range)
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All you’ll ever see in an Italian home.
None of those £1K fancy Dan malarkeys.

 

[remember arthur mann]

What about camp Camp coffee drinkers?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Expresso is a morning drink. Italians never touch the stuff after 11.

Anyway...

Nowt wrong with a mug, a kettle, a tea bag and a dash of milk. Coffee wankers.

Utter bollocks.
Expresso is drunk anytime in Italy.
It’s cappuccino that is only drunk at breakfast.