Hi Cindy, I agree with everything so far. Another tip when backflushing with Cafiza--backflush once, then build pressure again, and then pull the lever only to its middle position, not all the way down. This keeps pressure on the group, but lets the pump stop running. You can let the Cafiza soak in there for as long as you like/need, then keep backflushing with water to clear it out. I also find it helps to pull the blind PF out and rinse it, then reinsert, to help clear the Cafiza quicker.
A very basic question--how old are your beans? bmc On Apr 01, 2011, at 12:04 PM, Dan Hagelin <[email protected]> wrote:
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.
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