What? What did you say?Hey BB,
I dare you to do 2 demi-tasse [=une-tasse?] shots of Turkish coffee, then comeback and tell us your auditory perception changes, that we were discussing before you rudely interrupted us.
I had Turkish coffee of some sort while in Istanbul, but that was 47-48 yrs ago(hated it).
A Resto-Mod! LOL!
That was soooo page 10... get w/the program, will yah!
Froth, urgh, microfoam only please, were not animals.
Sorry @Soniclife I am NOT such an advanced humanoid, I haven't graduated from the "froth" stage in my learning curve.
Good news is it won't change with a new pump. Which reminds me, I need to worry about mounting that rotary pump again. Not quite sure how yet.
Indeed, it won't.
Are you really going to starbucks in the AM, for your caffeine fix, while your machine is under re-construction?
There are a few... better quality... cafes I can visit before I stoop to starfcuks.Are you really going to starbucks in the AM, for your caffeine fix, while your machine is under re-construction?
Today, I ended up in some Coffee/Surf [?] shop in an industrial area 5 miles from the beach.
I really wanted to try out their Ethiopian beans but @$28 for 8 ounces just made me gulp... down their house-blend quad shots instead!
Likewise, changing the pressure will be easy.
Do any of them YT videos caution to use care with "burr-adjustments"?
]Fining the grind (closing the burrs) while it is not running can be a problem as particulate matter in the burrs may prevent you from making that adjustment... if forced somewhat, I could see how the burrs could then lock up which is what I was always warned about in Barista training. Coarsening the grind, on the other hand (opening the burrs) should not result in any potential damage. I still always make that adjustment with no beans in the hopper.Do any of them YT videos caution to use care with "burr-adjustments"?
I am sure it also applies to installing them!
My burr-grinder manual cautions to only adjust the burrs while the grinder is RUNNING.
[I cheat, if it is a 'micro' adjustment.
I knew you knew but I threw it against the wall (to see if it will stick) as a cautionary note, for others who have RTFM-phobia.
Agree! I chased the perfect espresso for a long time after having a shot in a Portland, Oregon cafe that was unlike anything I had before. Like listening to a high end setup at a shop and being blown away. Over the years there's been 3 espresso machine and grinder upgrades-- each one a little better than the previous setup and now, finally, I'm at end-game status and coffee life is goooooodI have been lurking around entry-level upgrades last two months, when used Lidl "espresso" maker, grinding with manual CeraMill for around three years. Finally, I decided to purchase a slightly modded Gaggia Classic New (not turning off automatically, OPV adjusted to 10 bars), accompanied by the 18g VST basket and Eureka Manuale as the grinder. So far very satisfied with my shots.
Overall it is a very similar hobby to music listening when you can tinker with gear, read a ton of reviews, compare them, and at the same time think about the next upgrade of any kind
