Dosing- Overdosing!
I've been packing 23 grams into the standard double basket.
This is far more then the usual 15-19 grams for a double basket.
I put in this amount so the tamped grounds reach the dispersion screen, which I believe is much higher than on other espresso machines.
If I pack 15g at 30lbs (approx) the grounds will not swell to meet the screen, and they will be pockmarked by the force of the water coming through the screen.
UPDATE
I've found that good results can be obtained with much less coffee . . . the jury is out for deliberation.
Why is this not a problem with the Presso?
Perhaps because of the gradual pre-infusion? (more soon)
This is far more then the usual 15-19 grams for a double basket.
I put in this amount so the tamped grounds reach the dispersion screen, which I believe is much higher than on other espresso machines.
If I pack 15g at 30lbs (approx) the grounds will not swell to meet the screen, and they will be pockmarked by the force of the water coming through the screen.
UPDATE
I've found that good results can be obtained with much less coffee . . . the jury is out for deliberation.
Why is this not a problem with the Presso?
Perhaps because of the gradual pre-infusion? (more soon)
posted by hbuchtel at 1:23 AM
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