yes, the list grows with complaints about fan malfunctions.
I've one for sale if anyones interested? Send me a PM
now sold!
OK, I've another now For Sale with the large chaff collector!
no doubt you can buy cheaper from James Gourmet rather than from PACT coffee, but it happens a lot now where 'coffee' companies contract out their roasting side to another multi-national like UCC Coffee Roasters and claim it as there own roast like PACT.
[For Sale] Rancilio Silvia v3 with Auber PID here's another for sale in the link above, and it's V3 with an Auber PID
btw, it's a 2014 model with the large chaff collector!
still available so message me if you're interested!
you can purchase 1KG bags of Costa Coffee Beans here: http://coffeeishop.co.uk/products-pa...fee-beans-1kg/
I'm working on a solution as we speak, so just waiting on some news!
others available here: Barista Classifieds: Coffee Grinders
I've now got this For Sale if anyone is interested? go here to purchase: http://www.hottopowners.co.uk/thread...Coffee-Grinder
but PayPal is in the UK 2 so it should rightfully be allowed to run under UK Law not US!
well, it appears that Costa Coffee have had a change of heart, as they are now selling their roasted whole beans at selected stores...yet to find any where we are, so if you buy them, post here and tell us. I only use these as a backup, I hasten to add!
for those wishing the English User Manual, you can download for free here: http://espressounplugged.com.au/doc/...der_Manual.pdf
congratulations to member: Dumomathema, who has just purchased this great coffee roaster!
for those interested (not me), Tesco, has a great offer atm for ground Costa Coffee bags of 200g for only £2.00
just updated and still for sale!
here's a few more Coffee Shops in Japan to visit: http://www.hottopowners.co.uk/conten...Shops-In-Japan
Grinding the Espresso The Silvia is a fairly advanced home espresso machine and as such is very unforgiving to poor grind and tamping. You'll have to step your game up a notch. I found that my Starbucks Barista burr grinder just wasn't adequate anymore, but I did find out it could be recalibrated with a little work. Certainly you will want a capable burr grinder -- there are many to choose from with varying degrees of settings. What is important is to make sure you have fine enough settings for espresso. Another consideration here is if you can grind directly into the portafilter. That feature will help on the tamping side a bit. Tamping the Espresso You need a good tamper. I really am fond of the heavy stainless steel tampers sized perfectly for the Silvia. Some technique helps also. I found the following steps to really help my tamps. Dose as directly into the portafilter as possible. If you can't grind directly into your portafilter, use your grind collection basket to dose from. The idea here is to prevent inconsistencies in the puck that might happen from scooping or any other activity that sort of packs the grind prematurely (i.e. before it is in the portafilter).Overflow the portafilter just slightly using this method and then do a curved finger sweep to lightly spread the grounds. The emphasis on the light sweep is again to prevent prematurely packing the espresso.This step also allows you to rid the portafilter of excess grounds. Now, take your heavy tamper and allow the weight to naturally settle into portafilter which does a pre-pack.Take the tamper out and lightly tap the sides of the portafilter on four quadrants. This loosens some stray grounds from around the sides for the final tamp. Now, be sure to carefully clean any grounds that might remain on the lip of the portafilter to help ensure a good seal when we put the portafilter into the group. To prepare for the final tamp, we will be applying a lot of pressure downward. I like to use the edge of a counter and allow the rounded bottom of the portafilter to rest on the edge. This is more stable and less damaging to the counter than pressing down on the portafilter spouts.Now, apply firm, even pressure down into the portafilter and release. The general recommendation is 30 lbs. of force and the general recommendation for learning what that feels like is to push your tamper onto a bathroom scale until it registers 30 lbs. You should see a very smooth and level puck. You are now ready to insert this into the group and begin brewing. Brewing After placing the portafilter in the group, lock it into place such that the two spouts line up square to the machine.Press the brew button and time your shot. What we are seeking is to brew ~2 oz in 20-25 seconds.Enjoy in your favorite espresso beverage - mine is plain old espresso.Between shots, I like to use a group cleaning brush to loosen any stray grinds in the portafilter prior to rinsing under hot water.
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