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Bananas1973 (July 24, 2008 at 2:33 pm)
Perfect, thanks heaps. This should come on DVD with every Rancilio !!
mywytefeet (July 23, 2008 at 9:04 am)
You make temp surfing seem so simple. So, all I need to do is turn on the machine, after the boiler light turns off, get it to turn on, make my grind/tamp etc., once the light turns off again, let some steam out and pull the shot? Hmmm...what's the cheapest machine that doesn't require temp surfing (that you would recommend)?
Brahmanfire (July 21, 2008 at 8:22 am)
Nice vid man. I'm an old pro, i was just surfin espresso vids and I can't believe how many people are posting who have no idea what they are doing but think they do. You're an official coffeegeek and I love you for it. I've been considering the Silvia for home use. Do you foresee any issues with going naked on the PF for this machine. I've never used a consumer grade espresso machine that's why I ask. I'm a naked lover so if I can that's the route I'll go.
mywytefeet (July 21, 2008 at 1:02 am)
Yes how about blue bottle retrofit?! I'm a fan of blue bottle coffee.
JmwTilton (June 22, 2008 at 10:59 pm)
Great Video - I'm a newby - You were using Black Cat - Would you change anything in your temp surf techinque for Stumptown Hairbender blend or say BlueBottle Retrofit?
CoffeeGeek (May 8, 2008 at 11:06 pm)
I like the Anfim home grinders even more than the Rocky (the Best and Haus models), they seem to just do a better job than the Rocky, but the Rocky is no slouch and not a bad purchase decision.Save the PID for down the road - get to know the machine, the nuances, its pluses and minuses, then possibly convert it to PID down the road.
utgspillo (May 8, 2008 at 9:22 pm)
Hi and thanks for the Video. I've been doing a bit of research and leaning towards this machine for home use (i think i'll give the Nespresso machines a miss). Would the Rocky dozerless still do a good job? Would you recommend this over similarly prices more automatic machines? I'm after something semi-commercial which will last 10 years.A lot of people recommend that PID modification..
CoffeeGeek (May 7, 2008 at 7:40 am)
I wouldn't say yes, the Infinity is responsible for the bitter taste, but it's probable. That grinder creates more dust particles than better quality grinders. Try brewing at lower temperatures first though (bitters come out at higher temps), using the surf method to brew at the "bottom" of the temperature curve - just before the boiler light comes on, to see if that works.If not, maybe an upgrade? I really like the Anfim grinders - Best and Haus models.
ryleeryno (May 4, 2008 at 4:03 am)
Great walk-though. Mark Prince does a very good job at explaining to everyone how to make a good espresso with the Silvia. Folks. This machine can be easily tamed with a PID and Mazzer or Macap grinder. Take my advice.
sangese1 (May 1, 2008 at 9:58 pm)
I was hoping you could answer a quick question for me. I just purchaser a Silvia and have a mediocre grinder (infinity). Should I attribute the bitter taste of coffee to the grinder or is the bitterness an indication that I am doing something wrong with the extraction process. Thanks for your input. |
