Coffee Machines

[Match Fixer]

54mm apparently

mines the full 2 inches, Sid James chuckles wha ha ha ha!

 

[lee_wsm]

Something like this would fit.

It's not guaranteed to work though. If your puck prep is inconsistent, or your grind size is off, a puck screen won't make the slightest difference.

That’s the one I got works well

 

[lee_wsm]

Channelling is a shot killer for sure, but a puck screen won't help if your puck prep is poor. Water will still find the easiest way through.

They definitely keep shower screen a lot cleaner though.

Yes 100%

I’m going to get a bottomless portafilter next to see how the shot does but the screen has made a big improvement so little cost

 

[MarcIsTired1986]

I've been using a Nespresso Machine for a few years, but they just aren't as nice as a proper espresso.

I bought this on Facebook Marketplace for £50 at weekend (https://www.very.co.uk/swan-retro-e...77311.prd?_requestid=451428&Ntt=swan espresso) - all good so far. Not bean to cup, but may buy myself one of those handheld grinders.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Yes 100%

I’m going to get a bottomless portafilter next to see how the shot does but the screen has made a big improvement so little cost

It's a slippery slope... ;-)

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I've been using a Nespresso Machine for a few years, but they just aren't as nice as a proper espresso.

I bought this on Facebook Marketplace for £50 at weekend (https://www.very.co.uk/swan-retro-espresso-maker-grey/1600477311.prd?_requestid=451428&Ntt=swan espresso) - all good so far. Not bean to cup, but may buy myself one of those handheld grinders.

It's likely to have a pressurised basket, for which I'd be inclined to stick with pre-ground coffee. Anything too finely ground will just clog the machine.

If you are wanting really good coffee cheaply, then a hand grinder, a set of digital scales and a V-60/Melita would be my preferred option.

 

[lee_wsm]

It's a slippery slope... ;-)

Sure is I’ve gone from the odd instant coffee to full on coffee snob in a year

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Sure is I’ve gone from the odd instant coffee to full on coffee snob in a year

I'm just a caffeine addict that likes good coffee.

Sometimes I'll just make do with a functional caffeine delivery system... Folgers can get in the bin though.

 

[MarcIsTired1986]

It's likely to have a pressurised basket, for which I'd be inclined to stick with pre-ground coffee. Anything too finely ground will just clog the machine.

If you are wanting really good coffee cheaply, then a hand grinder, a set of digital scales and a V-60/Melita would be my preferred option.

Thanks

I literally only drink Espresso, so will stick to a machine.

I did try an Aeropress but you can't get the same pressure a machine does, and so doesn't produce the Crema. I took it back!

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Thanks

I literally only drink Espresso, so will stick to a machine.

I did try an Aeropress but you can't get the same pressure a machine does, and so doesn't produce the Crema. I took it back!

Aeropress are good for what they are, but people often believe they can make espresso when they can't. It more of an infusion brewing technique than a pumped espresso technique.

You can certainly make very decent coffee with an Aeropress though. There are some really good recipes/techniques out there.

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