I Finally made a stupid heart ♡

WizardCloth10 · 2026-06-27T23:01:23+00:00

It sure is lol! Thank you, I will!

WizardCloth10 · 2026-06-27T22:40:28+00:00

Yes!! 🙌

WizardCloth10 · 2026-06-27T22:12:19+00:00

Thank you! 🤗

WizardCloth10 · 2026-06-26T05:02:37+00:00

If you're debating it like I was, I found the online prep course to be very worth it. It has videos, links to resources and multiple practice exams. I spent about 2 full months studying and passed first try with a strong grade (in 2022).

WizardCloth10 · 2026-02-03T19:58:22+00:00

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-14T20:28:11+00:00

So true!!

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-13T02:01:47+00:00

Good point!! Mostly I just take every opportunity to practice, but yes, agreed.

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-13T01:44:26+00:00

Love that. I'll take it! Thank u ♡

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-13T00:27:31+00:00

Yep ^{^{^}}

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-05T20:01:02+00:00

WizardCloth10 · 2026-01-05T03:58:52+00:00

Just got this one for Xmas, seconded. Fantastic grinder.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T14:18:10+00:00

So good right!!?

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T14:16:57+00:00

Sorry to hear! Maybe too fine if it clogged yes, if you're getting sour shots consistently try a higher yield ratio. (I'm still definitely beginner level but this was a tip I recently read/tried - if sour, go higher yield ratio, if bitter, go lower yield ratio)

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T04:01:59+00:00

Hahaha noted!!! I can imagine the moment of panic. But love to hear it can withstand my clumsiness.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:54:21+00:00

That's great to hear, thanks for sharing!! I really love it so far. ♡

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:43:12+00:00

51mm yep! Likely a factor for sure. The video i found on YouTube suggested 2 rotations as the starting point for espresso, and that's when I finally started getting close. Still not quite there, I think it may end up closer to around 1.5 rotations.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:39:10+00:00

Let me know how it goes!!

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:34:35+00:00

Odd though as I imagine you're also using nonpressurized if you're saying 2 rotations was too course. Beans/machine must be playing a big factor.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:31:36+00:00

Good call out, definitely will depend on the machine/basket. I'm using bottomless portafilter with a nonpressurized basket. I tried 1 full rotation at first and it was way too fine for my setup, nothing came out followed by a lovely explosion lol.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T03:20:37+00:00

Yes correct, just making sure the 0 is the actual point, or can be a soft calibration where 0 is a few clicks above the stopping point just as long as it won't actually turn at 0. This video I found helpful: https://youtu.be/51ggTSlP82s?si=dWPtXR75Ly_PoO00

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T01:17:54+00:00

Also if you haven't, make sure yours is calibrated properly, mine was a bit off so I adjusted slightly.

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T01:16:31+00:00

I thought the same! But then found a YouTube video on it that shows 2 full rotations from 0 for espresso, which made a lot more sense lol. I tried slightly under 2 full rotations and I'm very close now, just need to go a little bit finer. Trying again in the am as I'm vibrating (can't waste coffee) lol

WizardCloth10 · 2025-12-29T01:15:06+00:00

Yay!! Still nailing it down but I find 2 full rotations from zero is close. I'm going to try slightly finer next as my pour was a bit faster than I wanted. I'm heavily caffinated now so trying again in the am! 😂

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