Re: built in coffeee brewer

Danny wrote:
Søren Jacobsen wrote:

ive done some testing

if I pour a 6oz cup it takes approx 25 secs

the temperature of the coffee in the cup is then approx 60 degrees celcius... is that too low or?

any guidance is appreciated

As David pointed out, it seems you are trying to produce a drink that is much longer than espresso - either a cafe creme or an americano, albeit the wrong way. Espresso is 2 fl.oz max for a double, produced in 20-30 seconds, using 14 grammes of ground coffee, approx. If you want a longer drink, then either add hot water to the espresso, to make an americano, or adjust the grind to get the cafe Crema (which is actually what you seem to be making) - although it is difficult to get this right. Your machine cannot dispense a 6oz espresso without the water cooling during the shot, so I'd try an Americano (brew a double, then add hot water to get the 6 oz).




I think youre right its probably a crema im after... whats the rules of thumb for that?
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