Coffee machine

[the nerd]

That would be Rosetta, a little pricey though at R80-100 per 250g.

http://rosettaroastery.com/coffees.html

 

The rosetta coffee is really nice though.. 

[Ryanpmb]

Why would the milk be sour?

Given Hairys expression...

[WayneO]

Please help me guys.

 

I have this old really entry level machine that I pulled out the cupboard, as I am tired of the stale pods I have recently gotten from Nespresso. I have been doing some homework and I'm struggling to pull the perfect shot. I have made a pretty decent puck and let it run for the apparent "25 sec" time but instead of a shot I almost get a cup full of burnt coffee. Any help would be great

Edited February 6, 2015 by WayneO

[cadenceblur]

Your grind is not fine enough, also check that you're dosing enough coffee and that your tamp pressure is sufficient. Work on these variables until you get a well timed shot with the correct volume. One of those shot glasses with measurements are also great for dialling in the grinder.

[WayneO]

Hey Cadence,

 

I bought the coffee from the roasters and I specified that I wanted espresso grind. I'm hoping that my grind is right so I will try get a better tamper. Are there any other possible variables that I'm missing?

[cadenceblur]

Check that you're dosing enough into the basket.

[SimpleDom]

Hey Cadence,

 

I bought the coffee from the roasters and I specified that I wanted espresso grind. I'm hoping that my grind is right so I will try get a better tamper. Are there any other possible variables that I'm missing?

The grind setting on the machine also depends on the beans, and to a smaller extent the machine you have...

[Hairy]

Please help me guys.

 

I have this old really entry level machine that I pulled out the cupboard, as I am tired of the stale pods I have recently gotten from Nespresso. I have been doing some homework and I'm struggling to pull the perfect shot. I have made a pretty decent puck and let it run for the apparent "25 sec" time but instead of a shot I almost get a cup full of burnt coffee. Any help would be great

I had one of those.

 

Throw all know practices out the Window.

 

Get your grind fine and tamper the hell out of it. Don't go the full timed routine, rather watch the shotS colour. When going a straw colour, shut that puppy off.

 

Rather a smaller shot with better flavour vs a burnt out diluted muck.

 

Also toss that Black rubber on the steam wand, walk after it and find it.....Then toss it even further away.

 

Just experiment with the machine until you find what works well.

 

That little Russell and Hobbs served us well enough. ......But practice and experience with the machine is required.

 

Best wishes.

[DIPSLICK]

From my very limited knowledge, make sure the unit is clean clean and there is no old residual coffee somewhere

Then again rather don't listen to me,,,,,,my coffee is a 9/10 my froth let's not even go there

 

I THINK I AM GOING TO SEND 8 NIGERIANS TO THE OKE I BOUGHT THE MACHINE FROM,,,,it is impossible this machine makes froth, ;(

Edited February 7, 2015 by DIPSLICK

[Frosty]

 

 

Also toss that Black rubber on the steam wand, walk after it and find it.....Then toss it even further away.

ROFLMAO [emoji1]

[V12man]

From my very limited knowledge, make sure the unit is clean clean and there is no old residual coffee somewhere

Then again rather don't listen to me,,,,,,my coffee is a 9/10 my froth let's not even go there

 

I THINK I AM GOING TO SEND 8 NIGERIANS TO THE OKE I BOUGHT THE MACHINE FROM,,,,it is impossible this machine makes froth, ;(

Funny... but he can actually make froth with that one....

 

I am going to have to come and show you how.....  just to avoid having a big nigerian or two arrive wth intent....

[DIPSLICK]

Funny... but he can actually make froth with that one....

 

I am going to have to come and show you how.....  just to avoid having a big nigerian or two arrive wth intent....

not intent,,INSTRUCTION        

Edited February 9, 2015 by DIPSLICK

[Hairy]

From my very limited knowledge, make sure the unit is clean clean and there is no old residual coffee somewhere

Then again rather don't listen to me,,,,,,my coffee is a 9/10 my froth let's not even go there

 

I THINK I AM GOING TO SEND 8 NIGERIANS TO THE OKE I BOUGHT THE MACHINE FROM,,,,it is impossible this machine makes froth, ;(

Hey Dips, mine works well with frothing ... will swap you .... you pay postage

[WayneO]

Thanks a mil for the feedback guys, managed a half decent cup last night although the counter was covered in milk and water overflow from the machine when I was done  .

 

I'm looking for a milk pitcher I assume a 600ml one should be enough to make two cups of coffee? Any suggestions of places in and around Gauteng, Pretoria even better as I want to tackle this machine this week still.

 

And how much milk should I chuck in the jug?

 

Sorry very newbie questions

[DIPSLICK]

okes  

 

THIS COFFEE THING IS SERIOUSLY A PROBLEM

 

i need a machine for work, anyone got a small italian machine with grinder lying around please let me know,,,, i blame the lot of you i need my shots now during the day and going home every day for coffee simply isnt an option 

 

the only reason i ask for the above is because i got one and it works

[V12man]

Thanks a mil for the feedback guys, managed a half decent cup last night although the counter was covered in milk and water overflow from the machine when I was done  .

 

I'm looking for a milk pitcher I assume a 600ml one should be enough to make two cups of coffee? Any suggestions of places in and around Gauteng, Pretoria even better as I want to tackle this machine this week still.

 

And how much milk should I chuck in the jug?

 

Sorry very newbie questions

steelking.co.za

 

I ususally do about a finger width below the spout on a 600ml jug for 2 capps.