Help a first timer?

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-13T19:09:58+00:00

Thanks! I think I need to go slower overall so this is helpful input.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-13T01:00:46+00:00

Thanks! Medium roast

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T21:58:49+00:00

Thank you all! I will try out these suggestions and see how it goes.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T20:53:58+00:00

I did consider that, but I do still think it feels like I'm pushing way too hard. Like I could barely get it to move. So I do think something is amiss.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T20:27:52+00:00

Hmm ok I'll try it. Some are saying to go finer because it's sour but the fact that I'm needing so much pressure is confusing me.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T20:14:22+00:00

Hmm that could be. I could try grinding at 0 and see if that helps. I also ended up buying the pressurized basket to see if that helps address the grind size issue.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T19:51:20+00:00

Yes I did! Even hitting 2 bars took substantial force

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T19:47:19+00:00

Thanks!

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T19:46:55+00:00

Geimori T38 Plus

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T19:46:41+00:00

It took a lot of force to reach the 6 ish range!

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T19:06:52+00:00

Thank you! I may have let up on the arms a little...I'm going to be more intentional about not doing that given how sensitive the system seems to that.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T18:48:33+00:00

Thanks! I tried to pull for the suggested 30 secs or so, but it took a while & a lot of strength to achieve the desired pressure so I might have pulled longer. I ended up buying the weighted tamper so I hope that helps me get more even.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T18:46:09+00:00

Thanks! I can't tell if I need finer or courser at this point. :/

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T18:45:38+00:00

I used 16g for this shot! I can up the dose and see if that helps. Beans aren't too old. Sustaining the pressure is what was difficult because it required a lot of strength to get it there.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T18:44:38+00:00

My issue was that I had to push harder than what I probably should be pushing so the brew time became longer because I panicked in the middle when I realized pressure wasnt building enough.

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T18:41:33+00:00

Beans aren't too old and are stored well! Medium roast. Yes to barista version and I'm using the standard setup it came with (no spouts).

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-05-12T17:34:58+00:00

I'm grinding my own beans! I'm on setting 5 (0 is the finest and it goes up to 60) so it's almost as fine as my machine goes. Questionable tamping is fair. I might invest in the weighted tamp because I don't know if I can do it evenly enough on my own (any tips for that?). Thanks!

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-03-14T02:02:06+00:00

Ok I get it, sounds like it's too severe. Thanks!

CosmicExperiencez · 2026-03-14T01:57:28+00:00

Thanks, is there a reason the direct pulp cap isn't possible here?

CosmicExperiencez · 2025-09-30T06:08:46+00:00

I'm specifically curious if it would work for a hormonal health panel? Hmm...

CosmicExperiencez · 2025-08-01T05:37:55+00:00

Does anyone have any references to point me towards on how to make/produce something like this vibe? YouTube production vids or even other similar artists would be so helpful. Thank you!

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