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  • BlueTardis@sh.itjust.workstoLinux@lemmy.ml*Permanently Deleted*
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    6 months ago

    If you don’t mind trying something different then give the GameBall trackball a go.

    It has a lot of features and smarts that are controlled via the firmware within the unit (and as such doesn’t require extra software). Plenty you can do with extra software (same as any other device but it works well with generic)




  • Milk adds a fair bit of sweetness and hides a lot of sins in the coffee process.

    If it’s been slightly burned or the machine/grinder aren’t really clean then milk will cover that. Black…it’s all out there.

    If you can ask them for 3 or 4 seconds of hot water from the group and then float the espresso shot on top and stir. Makes for a great cafe option.

    You don’t want water from the steam wand/hot water spout as it’s from a different boiler and will be much hotter. Normally around 130degress celcius vs around 90 for the espresso.











  • Consistent dosing will come once you have 3 shots in a row without adjustment grind.

    Ideally start by weighing your dose. I would aim for 17g in the double basket and then 25-30 seconds shot time (depending on your recipe).

    Once that is locked in you can tweak grind time to get repeatability