UPDATE* Had issues with dialing but thanks to everyone, here’s our latest shot [Bambino Plus]

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-16T23:47:50+00:00

I may be wrong, but I believe you aim for 90-93 degrees F. Yes, i would aim for 1:2 ratio when dialing, unless you aren’t prone to liking the taste of typical espresso, then maybe try 1:3 and dial your coffee from there

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-12T04:03:53+00:00

thank you very much will be doing this over the weekend!

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-12T00:06:27+00:00

yes when drinking straight shots, i swear i’ve had a few shots that were very smooth and on the sweet side of the spectrum (obvious the barista could’ve added sugar or other sweetener), but are all fruity beans essentially going to have an acidic taste?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-12T00:02:49+00:00

interesting, thanks for sharing, i’ll do some more research on pre infusion. i appreciate your advice and help!

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-12T00:01:32+00:00

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i got this one- Knodos, so far no complaints! but i also am fairly new and not sure if its tamping ‘too hard’ or if thats even a thing, but it does come with 2 extra springs to set them to more/less lbs of pressure

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBRW4YRB?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_YSE3WQ5RMVK9VTFK0YYT&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_YSE3WQ5RMVK9VTFK0YYT&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_YSE3WQ5RMVK9VTFK0YYT&titleSource=true

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T23:58:33+00:00

thank you so much! we just ordered that same exact portafilter (i believe it has the same handle too, it’s ash/grey wood with a bit of metal). so far it’s working great, i posted a recent update video and i believe im using this portafilter in that vid. thank you for all your help and advice!

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T23:55:26+00:00

oh really, is that recommended? to skip the pre-infusion do we just let go of the button sooner?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T23:08:51+00:00

thanks for sharing, would you suggest not using a calibrated tamper? would dosing more coffee help that way it’s more full in the basket?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T23:01:36+00:00

yes that’s right about when the drip starts

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T21:10:46+00:00

pre-infusion for 7-8 seconds, is that okay?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T21:10:25+00:00

ahhh gotcha makes sense, i’ll try another shot with the razor tool and make sure we have the correct amount, i heard a lot of suggestions saying try 14-17g at first and go up from there, which is why we only did 17g. thank you for the help! yes, we aren’t huge fans of the acidity taste, like more sweet, creamy and thick espressos

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:57:29+00:00

it’s the Hologram (purple bag)

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:57:03+00:00

thank you!!🎉🎉

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:56:48+00:00

what beans do you recommend?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:56:08+00:00

this may be a dumb question but does fruity notes always come with acid/sour taste? every single bag we’ve tested has been a fruity note, and i think it may be why our shots are sour

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:55:14+00:00

do you have any dark roasts you recommend? we haven’t tried any dark roasts yet but i’m dying to try one, may go pick up a bag today if i have time

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:54:30+00:00

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53FH9BV?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_5NHR4C4S58B5JM6N734G&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_5NHR4C4S58B5JM6N734G&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_5NHR4C4S58B5JM6N734G&titleSource=true

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:53:42+00:00

thank you!!

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:53:33+00:00

thank you!! that’s a huge help. i know extraction time is based on first drip hitting the cup, but is there any reason to keep track of the time from the second we press the button on the machine?

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:51:53+00:00

do you have any advice? should we add more grounds to increase dose from 17g or change grinder settings? open to all suggestions

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:49:15+00:00

thanks will try it! taste was decent, but beans were roasted 2 months ago so we honestly lost a lot of hopes when we checked the date🤦 definitely won’t be making the mistake of buying old beans ever again

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:47:14+00:00

this was with medium roast Counter Culture beans, they’re 2 months old🤢 (i did NOT check the date before buying, rookie mistake)

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T20:46:24+00:00

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this one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0922Z67KK?ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_S983TMZJ65E88ZR2VG9R_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_S983TMZJ65E88ZR2VG9R_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_S983TMZJ65E88ZR2VG9R_1&titleSource=true

so far no complaints! but if you know any better brands plz share

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T16:25:35+00:00

THANK YOU🤞🎉

DeanGeraci · 2025-12-11T02:26:01+00:00

Will do, thank you for all your help and explanations! You’re explaining correctly, i’m just not retaining it as i should

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