Double Shot (60ml) in 30 secs from Rancilio Silvia

[ratzevotze]

sieht auf jeden ganz schön komisch aus

[gaceconi1]

Also, should my brew head be coated with coffee all the time? The coffee is never hard like a hockey puck with this machine. I could achieve that with my old Krups steam machine!

[dpablo19]

@gaceconi1 There's a couple things wrong here. While a hard puck isn't necessarily something that is indicative of good espresso, it is usually a good indicator of several related factors. First, and most importantly, it shows that the coffee has been fully extracted. Second, it indicates proper tamping force. Third, it represents a proper grind.

[gaceconi1]

Same here. I'm ready to return this machine. Is it always this temperamental to brew with? My $60 Krups steam machine made better espresso with crema and much better frothed milk. I cannot make froth to save my life with this machine and it is over 6 times more expensive! What gives?

[rama3i]

@gaceconi1

crema on krups = fake crema. Much better foam than silvia, I dont think so. Which foam is better for you, macro or micro? If bigger is better, then it is :p.

This machine requires skill, not just push a button and wait. Grind, distributing, tamping, everything is count on silvia

[gmarrese91]

@gaceconi1 My friend, with espresso machines, generally the more expensive they are the better shot they are capable of producing, which also makes them more difficult to use. For a good espresso on the silvia everything has to be right - fresh coffee, exact grind setting, proper dosing, even and consistent tamp and proper brew pressure/ temperature.

[leesauce123]

i think it was little faster than its suppose to be.

[rama3i]

I think your coffee is not distributed evenly. Look at your shot that came on the right spout more than the left one. Try bottomless portafilter and you'll know what i means.

[rolandbenedetti]

Yes, i feel the same, but still could easily enjoy it ! I go more for 20 or 25 secnds. The end is not alwayys good.

@rama3i : where do you get those bottomless portafilter for Rancilo Silvia? i'd love one. Also any tips to have the good volume of coffee in the portafilter ? There is a limit where you can't screw the portafilter, but if you are too much under the limit, your coffee is too light !

[DerrickDeluXe]

Delicious :)

[luongdung]

how old is that coffee?

[vova47]

Great shot,could you show the whole process please, as Iam trying to make better shots and could use some help.Thanks!

[aloo20]

i dont exactly understand what you are trying to prove... geuss i'm not as skilled in cofee as people these days. Five stars anyhow Cheers mate

[aussiecammo]

Not trying to prove anything however I was hoping for comments about the shot itself, I'm not quite sure if 60ml is meant to be the finished liquid shot or the amount including the crema?

[r063r80]

hi, i think 60 ml is including the crema

[gregbyday]

Do you temp surf? Would like to see your whole procedure.

As I just bought one and am learning.