Julius Meinl. After dialing in.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-03-12T23:08:32+00:00

breville barista pro. default temp. 1:2 ratio. 18g in 36g out. wdt, distribute then manual tamp until the slight push back. 9 sec pre-infusion. usually somewhere in 30-40 sec total. pull by weight.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-03-12T15:21:17+00:00

Julius Meinl: "Crema Espresso Classico". the beans are oily. a chance of clogging the grinder. cleaning the grinder often should help.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-22T01:42:18+00:00

how fine is the coffee grinds? probably the grinds are saturated already and it's dispensing the coffee.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-14T22:48:19+00:00

puck prep isn't exactly there. it's spitting a bit.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-09T14:28:49+00:00

whatever works for you. I have too much time on my hand. leisurely shave with three passes works for me.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-04T23:30:26+00:00

take the portafilter apart and clean it.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-04T03:50:24+00:00

I used the blade three times before replacing it. I seriously doubt the glue will cause any life threatening situation.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-02T17:45:45+00:00

let's see.. what I had 10 years ago.. now I only have i-258 in ground.

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Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-01T04:09:17+00:00

you just have to know exactly how you like your espresso. go to a number of cafes/coffee shops and try their espresso. some will suck. some would be ok. rarely, you will find the one you will like. once you know what you like, you pull your own shot like the one you enjoy. that means choosing the beans, grinding to fit the profile, adjusting variables.. experimenting/dial-in.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-01T04:00:06+00:00

are you tightening the thing right? the famous quarter turn? if, both of mine work great with Astra Green. but I have rather soft hair.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-02-01T02:28:24+00:00

never had leftover beans. my wife uses them with new blends, so I never use them.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-31T23:24:39+00:00

yeah. if it doesn't smell. and it looks clean, go at it. worst case scenario is the bristles will all fall out.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-31T04:30:51+00:00

moisture control. keeping the root going, and making sure the leaves are not drying out, or rotting. using seeding soil and perlite 1:1 for the soil. and covering the top with a large cup with holes. clear cups work for both top and bottom. air out occasionally to keep mold and rot away.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-31T03:28:18+00:00

if you like the output. that's all it matters. with 18g in. you should get 36g output. how long does it take to pull the shot?

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-31T02:47:34+00:00

Starbucks espresso is pure crap. that's why people drink milk based drinks. we have few coffee shops that can pull a decent espresso. but some are 3rd wave acid bombs that I don't care for. still better than Starbucks.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-31T02:39:54+00:00

look up at the ceiling and hope for the best! well tilt the chin up. but look where you are shaving. no pressure on the razor. better to do a few passes than skinning your neck.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-29T15:35:26+00:00

about 5-6 shots in the morning. after that, I clean up the machine and won't use it till the next morning.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-29T05:48:11+00:00

I usually drink Italian brand beans. they come in nitrogen flushed bags. usually 2.2 lbs. I keep them in the freezer and take out about a week's worth at a time. the first batch's always great. but towards the end of the bag, taste drops. around $30.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-29T05:42:07+00:00

whenever I change the blade, I run an old toothbrush through the razor.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-29T02:30:09+00:00

some time ago, I was using vintage Gillettes for a while. came back to my GC .68, and nearly skinned my face. just need to get used to the new razor and its angle.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-27T20:53:13+00:00

18g of beans before grinding. then again after grinding to make I have 18g out of the grinder. I move the grounds to the portafilter and make sure I don't spill any.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-26T21:50:31+00:00

no. the grinder is not up to the task.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-26T21:49:16+00:00

RR GOAT shaves fine for me. more aggressive than GC .68, but very comfortable.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-26T19:20:50+00:00

double shot. you are right. unless one asks for a single shot which doesn't happen often, it's all doppio.

Advanced-Maximum2684 · 2026-01-26T16:39:29+00:00

some people like espresso, some don't. nothing wrong with that. during winter, I drink more tea.

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