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On a different note... I don't have the budget for a proper manual machine at this point. I have honed my skills well on a Russel Hobbs machine (seriously cheap for what the machine can do).

 

I am trying to find a replacement non-pressurised basket for the portafilter. It apparently would make a very big difference.

 

Any ideas of where I could get one?

 

Thanks in advance

Ok, finally settled on a basic machine.

 

Introducing the Breville Cafe Vanezia, bought from Yuppie chef for R1895 or something thereabout which was thanks to a 15% discount code they are giving out to new subscribers to their newsletters.

 

Servicing is done in CT and they have spares should it be required, so here is hoping for a half decent espresso shot.

 

http://tfgsrv.wigroup.co/15/Detail/18001349.jpg

Nice hairy, I have its bigger brother and manage to get an awesome shot....

 

I suspect the two actually use the same pump so with that in mind...

 

 

1.ALWAYS run an empty or blank before pulling one through grind, warms cup and basket as well as ensure more stable temp in water

2.DONT USE DOUBLE WALL BASKETS

3.Grind must be set to fine...as in espresso fine

4.Fill basket to the top, and tamp MOER hard, forget what the instructions say

5.Your pour should be around 23-27 seconds, time it

6.Enjoy

Nice hairy, I have its bigger brother and manage to get an awesome shot....

 

I suspect the two actually use the same pump so with that in mind...

 

 

1.ALWAYS run an empty or blank before pulling one through grind, warms cup and basket as well as ensure more stable temp in water

2.DONT USE DOUBLE WALL BASKETS

3.Grind must be set to fine...as in espresso fine

4.Fill basket to the top, and tamp MOER hard, forget what the instructions say

5.Your pour should be around 23-27 seconds, time it

6.Enjoy

points 1 - 6 sounds about the same as what I was doing on my previous machines .... good to hear you are getting a decent shot out of the machine.

 

we nearly bought the larger one with the grinder built in, but decided to rather go basic on this machine, find a great grinder (Vs the spinning blade one we are currently using) and then when this machine dies we get a Meneer Machine.

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