mlunn01 Senior Member Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Miami Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Rocky
Posted Wed May 7, 2008, 12:43pm Subject: PTS BELLA VITA
Anybody have success pulling PTS Bella Vita. I ordered a pack the other day and i'm looking forward to trying it. I loved Black Cat from Intel. but I wanted to try something else. Anyone have a good starting point with this blend on a Rancilio S/R. I hate to waste new beans when attempting to dial in on dose/grind/tamp.
Also, anyone know of any economical espresso blends out there? Seems i'm paying w/ shipping $20/lb for all my beans so far. I may have to bite the bullet and get a home roaster if I continue at this rate.
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 4,626 Location: Vancouver Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Frankenstein'ed LM Linea Grinder: Anfim Super Caimano Vac Pot: 1922 Silex Drip: Krups Moka Brew Roaster: Hottop
Posted Wed May 7, 2008, 1:42pm Subject: Re: PTS BELLA VITA
Bella Vita is a great espresso blend, very vibrant and "present", it's a different animal than Black Cat in its taste profile.
I've had it pulled for me by the second best barista in the US (Pete Licata), as well as tried it on my own on several occasions.
Pull it as a 16-18g double (about 1.5-2.0oz brewed), about the middle of the deadband on the Silvia (right in the middle of the boiler OFF state, or after you flush about 3 seconds of water from the machine after the boiler light turns off). Start there, then experiment.
mlunn01 Senior Member Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Miami Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Rocky
Posted Thu May 8, 2008, 6:57am Subject: Re: PTS BELLA VITA
Interesting. I have yet to delve into different temp surfing techniques for different blends. I typically empty some hot water out of the steam valve until the boiler light turns on. Then I count to 40 or 50 seconds (or when the light turns off) I immediately hit the brew button. I will try your method to see if I notice any difference.
mlunn01 Senior Member Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Miami Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: Silvia Grinder: Rocky
Posted Fri May 9, 2008, 9:17am Subject: Re: PTS BELLA VITA
You barely had an impression from the shower screen bolt. I seem to always have a small whole in the center from the bolt. Am I dosing too much? I've heard you should be able to fit a penny or a nickel between that bolt and the grind when you lock in the portafilter. Is this correct?
Man that grinder doses nicely into the portafilter. I get tons of static from my Rocky doserless even thought I live in a hot humid environment.
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