Cindy, With some coffees I've set the PID as low as 193. Try setting it progressively lower until the espresso starts to taste sour then bring it back up a bit. I don't know if my PID is accurately calibrated so I don't know if I'm really brewing at 193. Oh for a Scace thermofilter! What I do know is that the temperature is consistent so I've learned to just trust my palate.
Dan On Apr 1, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Cindy Goddard wrote: > Kitt, I have changed temperatures a few times. Seems to taste the > same no matter where I adjust the PID. I've gone from 197 to 201. I > may need to get a instant read thermometer to see what the brew temp > may really be. I have a untrained palette when it comes to the taste > of espresso, so it maybe something that I will adjust to. > > Cindy > > > > On Mar 31, 7:46 pm, "Kitt Johnson" <[email protected]> wrote: >> Cindy, If he coffee has a lingering, bitter after-taste, sometimes it is an >> indication that the temperature is set just a little too high for that >> particular blend. Try backing the temperature down by about 2 degrees and >> see if it gets better. You can play with he temperature and taste your way >> to what is right for your beans. If it begins to taste "sour", then you >> have gone a little too cool. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Cindy Goddard" <[email protected]> >> >>> ... my shots have >>> gotten a lot better. Seems though, that they all taste a little >>> bitter, > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
