Espresso on mine is usually Macro 7-9 depending on dose amount and type of bean/blend, think I was at 7G today for espresso blend at 16 grams . I think when some are lower either the machine isn't calibrate/set right or they have wear and tear on the burrs or plastic ring.
I am in the area (annapolis, MD) - cant beat Ceremony Coffee. they roast all their beans onsite and they have won a lot of awards. incredible coffee, they sell two different espresso blends, both excellent.
Thanks, I will definitely check that out. My local whole foods just happened to carry Rabenz (http://www.rabenzcoffee.com/) roasted in Mt. Airy with a roasting date on it (only 4 days old!!) and it was amazing. The one I got was pygmy owl. If you check them out let me know what you think.
CMIN Said:
Espresso on mine is usually Macro 7-9 depending on dose amount and type of bean/blend, think I was at 7G today for espresso blend at 16 grams . I think when some are lower either the machine isn't calibrate/set right or they have wear and tear on the burrs or plastic ring.
Good to know. The beans I first used must have been really old since the ones I'm using now are dialing in around 7B (was at 5 before) and they were roasted just a few days ago.
greekespresso Said:
My experience and I think the general consensus is the exact opposite. As coffee ages you grind finer.
That's what I've been reading and it seems to make more sense to me too.
Ever Said:
I'm now using it at 3A for a fresh beans. ~20g, 28 seconds (per my roast's unique suggestions).
Laslty, I definitely experienced what people mentioned regarding having to increase the grind size as the coffee ages. I began my last bag at about 7 days post-roast at 3A. Within a week it was choking the machine at 3A, when at the start it was just fine.
My Preciso is set at 3C. I find I rarely need to adjust it.
I'm vacuum sealing and then freezing beans about 3 days past roast in 1/2 lb increments. I blend three different SO roasts (some decaf) from Black Gold Coffee http://www.blackgoldcoffeecompany.com/ (free delivery - I'm local).
My shots are 17.5 gr +- .5 - and I get about 1.75 oz in 30 seconds. I have a Gaggia Classic, so I keep the shots on the smaller side. It has a auber PID set to a start temp of 225F.
Espresso on mine is usually Macro 7-9 depending on dose amount and type of bean/blend, think I was at 7G today for espresso blend at 16 grams . I think when some are lower either the machine isn't calibrate/set right or they have wear and tear on the burrs or plastic ring.
I received a refurbished Preciso in early January as a replacement from Baratza. Macro was 9 out of the box, and it's never been below 8. I pull 2-6 shots a day, depending whether it's weekdays or weekends. I've used 3 or 4 different blends at these settings.
My Preciso is set at 3C. I find I rarely need to adjust it.
I'm vacuum sealing and then freezing beans about 3 days past roast in 1/2 lb increments. I blend three different SO roasts (some decaf) from Black Gold Coffee http://www.blackgoldcoffeecompany.com/ (free delivery - I'm local).
My shots are 17.5 gr +- .5 - and I get about 1.75 oz in 30 seconds. I have a Gaggia Classic, so I keep the shots on the smaller side. It has a auber PID set to a start temp of 225F.
mamabean Senior Member Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Posts: 12 Location: Gaithersburg MD Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Mar 24, 2013, 11:37am Subject: Re: Preciso espresso settings
Another question... when you're gearing down slowly to accommodate older beans and you get to for example 7A do you go to 6K? I can't figure out if grind size goes down consecutively like that or if I have to place it somewhere in the middle.
Another question... when you're gearing down slowly to accommodate older beans and you get to for example 7A do you go to 6K? I can't figure out if grind size goes down consecutively like that or if I have to place it somewhere in the middle.
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