This is my first time buying an espresso. I read on the sub for holding the button for 8 secs. This is what i got. i think this a little more than
the suggested amount.
what do you think?
by catnamejudy
27 Comments
Poobrick
Yeah looks like quite a lot of espresso. Ideally you’d use a scale to measure your output and then you can have a consistent recipe (most common is 2:1 espresso yield to ground coffee)
No_RoomForCream
Looks like a lot of espresso. How many grams is that?
I have a Breville Barista Express and I press the program button once, then hit the double cup shot and keep my finger on it for 10 seconds then release. Once the weight of the shot equals 38g, then I hit it again to stop the output.
catnamejudy
i did not use the scale but i would use now. It should be around 18 gms
BitTauren
Alternatively do you just have very tiny hands? Maybe it’s a normal amount of espresso.
texasgolftraveler
You didn’t hit the stop button when your volume hit 36g… you need a scale. Buy a $10 on amazon
terdward
Either you have tiny hands or more than 18g came out. That looks more like 8 ounces
Objective-Limit-121
That’s… um… not a shot… I don’t know what that is.
Edit: Holy cow… you got this in 8 seconds?!
daethon
Depends on taste, a scale will help, but one thing I don’t think has been said (it is a part of the reply with the manual).
You hold for 8 seconds to pre-infuse for a manual shot…you then have to push the button again to stop the shot (when you hit 1:1.15-1:2
Mikisstuff
If you don’t have a scale, don’t bother with the manual shot timing. Just use the auto-shot button.
Make your basket about 80% full, then press the button. The pressurised basket it comes with will make up for any errors in grind size (within reason).
It’ll probably taste fine. Not heavenly, but fine. If it’s really bad, add more, or less coffee. (Acidic and sour add more coffee, bitter add less). Using a measuring spoon will help.
Once you have a scale, grinder and non-pressurised basket, then start worrying about the manual shot timer.
Expensive_Seesaw_609
Hey- got into it late last year with a similar set up. This is everything you need to know:
There’s like a $40 kit on Amazon that gives you all the tools WDT/ tamp etc without breaking the bank. Use those to practice before upgrading to expensive high-quality tools.
Get a coffee scale off Amazon or TikTok shop literally just get the cheapest one you can find you don’t need a fancy one yet
What you do need a ball out on is your grinder. I spent $250 on mine. DF54 is the name of the model. For the first six months, I used store-bought ground espresso Like illy or lavazza. For the next three months, I was using an old Baratza encore that’s made for coffee on the lowest setting and all of my shots sucked and on my bottomless Porter filter they would spray everywhere. Literally one hour into getting the new grinder and dialing in. I had the perfect shots on the same cheap tools just a nice grinder.
Welcome to the rabbit hole, good luck. 🫡🤝
Edit: 15-16 grams in the portafilter that comes with it should be good. 18 grams in the bambino can be a lot to try and fit in without it all spilling over.
Morfosis-2020
You need to play and experiment with two variables; 1st is the amount of coffee beans and 2nd is the grind size. Grind size will vary from coffee variety, so it’s no “set” for every coffee brand. The amount of beans should relatively stable, 18-20gr. Once you master these two, you’ll pull amazing shots.
MartellP
diet or regular?
djjsteenhoek
Hey it’s got crema, I’d drink it 😁 ahh yes the taste of victory 🙌
Forgot to order coffee and had none this morning.. beans are outrageously expensive now
native_shinigami
If u like it then that’s ok. I measure my beans but I’ll drink as much as I want. Enjoy your coffee how u like it. Don’t let anyone tell u otherwise.
No_Entertainment1931
Shot? That’s a pint!
Enjoy your new machine and have fun along the way as you discover all the crazy drinks you can make
CoffeeNoob19
Looks more like first ten* shots.
FrostyMarsupial1486
That is flower pot runoff. Grind finer
DimsumTheCat
What coffee grounds did you use? Did you grind them?
Skuhdoo2
Cup O’ Spro
letyourselfslip
Pint of espresso hell yeah brother more power to you.
BenThePrick
Holding the button down for 8 seconds increases the volume of the shot — it doesn’t pre-heat on a Breville Bambino (if that’s what you have). You can do a factory reset to the default setting, which is a double shot, by turning the machine off and pressing and holding 1-Cup + 2-Cup for 10 seconds. If you did it right, the lights will flash 3x. After that, make a shot like normal and just press the button without holding down. You should get something closer to what you’re looking for.
Repulsive-Maize7447
I do a manual shot and time it for 25 seconds. I can then adjust my grind size the next time I pull my espresso based on the yield I got. If it is more than 1:2, I grind it finer else coarser. You can also adjust the amount of coffee you add to dial in your espresso
agmanning
Soup. Very trendy.
Chromejob
That’s HUGE. Moto-Moto approves.
Watch James Hoffman’s YT series on dialing in espresso. No one else. He’ll guide you to spro nirvana.
riderofrohan44
When you hold the button for now then a second you go into manual mode. It will pre infuse (wet the coffee puck without pressure) until you release the button, then it will run at full pressure until you press the button again. There’s a 1 minute time out, so I’m guessing you left it to run until then and got this much liquid out. Ideally use a scale, or a glass with volume markings to measure the output.
rncshow
8 seconds? Yeah you have no clue wtf ur doing even with a starter setup.
virgo_em
I also just got a bambino plus. Honestly I’ve been doing just about everything “wrong” but it’s working out for me lol. A disclaimer that I’m not someone trying to make the perfect espresso and it’s not a hobby for me. I just wanted something user friendly so I don’t end up buying coffee and breakfast everyday.
I just let it do its auto double shot volume. My drink of choice is iced americano so then I just add a bit of ice and cold water until it tastes the way I want it to. I don’t measure out the water either, I just kinda pour it in and then take a sip to decide if I want more water or not.
27 Comments
Yeah looks like quite a lot of espresso. Ideally you’d use a scale to measure your output and then you can have a consistent recipe (most common is 2:1 espresso yield to ground coffee)
Looks like a lot of espresso. How many grams is that?
I have a Breville Barista Express and I press the program button once, then hit the double cup shot and keep my finger on it for 10 seconds then release. Once the weight of the shot equals 38g, then I hit it again to stop the output.
i did not use the scale but i would use now.
It should be around 18 gms
Alternatively do you just have very tiny hands? Maybe it’s a normal amount of espresso.
You didn’t hit the stop button when your volume hit 36g… you need a scale. Buy a $10 on amazon
Either you have tiny hands or more than 18g came out. That looks more like 8 ounces
That’s… um… not a shot… I don’t know what that is.
Edit: Holy cow… you got this in 8 seconds?!
Depends on taste, a scale will help, but one thing I don’t think has been said (it is a part of the reply with the manual).
You hold for 8 seconds to pre-infuse for a manual shot…you then have to push the button again to stop the shot (when you hit 1:1.15-1:2
If you don’t have a scale, don’t bother with the manual shot timing. Just use the auto-shot button.
Make your basket about 80% full, then press the button. The pressurised basket it comes with will make up for any errors in grind size (within reason).
It’ll probably taste fine. Not heavenly, but fine. If it’s really bad, add more, or less coffee. (Acidic and sour add more coffee, bitter add less). Using a measuring spoon will help.
Once you have a scale, grinder and non-pressurised basket, then start worrying about the manual shot timer.
Hey- got into it late last year with a similar set up. This is everything you need to know:
There’s like a $40 kit on Amazon that gives you all the tools WDT/ tamp etc without breaking the bank. Use those to practice before upgrading to expensive high-quality tools.
Get a coffee scale off Amazon or TikTok shop literally just get the cheapest one you can find you don’t need a fancy one yet
What you do need a ball out on is your grinder. I spent $250 on mine. DF54 is the name of the model. For the first six months, I used store-bought ground espresso Like illy or lavazza. For the next three months, I was using an old Baratza encore that’s made for coffee on the lowest setting and all of my shots sucked and on my bottomless Porter filter they would spray everywhere. Literally one hour into getting the new grinder and dialing in. I had the perfect shots on the same cheap tools just a nice grinder.
Welcome to the rabbit hole, good luck. 🫡🤝
Edit: 15-16 grams in the portafilter that comes with it should be good. 18 grams in the bambino can be a lot to try and fit in without it all spilling over.
You need to play and experiment with two variables; 1st is the amount of coffee beans and 2nd is the grind size. Grind size will vary from coffee variety, so it’s no “set” for every coffee brand. The amount of beans should relatively stable, 18-20gr. Once you master these two, you’ll pull amazing shots.
diet or regular?
Hey it’s got crema, I’d drink it 😁 ahh yes the taste of victory 🙌
Forgot to order coffee and had none this morning.. beans are outrageously expensive now
If u like it then that’s ok. I measure my beans but I’ll drink as much as I want. Enjoy your coffee how u like it. Don’t let anyone tell u otherwise.
Shot? That’s a pint!
Enjoy your new machine and have fun along the way as you discover all the crazy drinks you can make
Looks more like first ten* shots.
That is flower pot runoff. Grind finer
What coffee grounds did you use? Did you grind them?
Cup O’ Spro
Pint of espresso hell yeah brother more power to you.
Holding the button down for 8 seconds increases the volume of the shot — it doesn’t pre-heat on a Breville Bambino (if that’s what you have). You can do a factory reset to the default setting, which is a double shot, by turning the machine off and pressing and holding 1-Cup + 2-Cup for 10 seconds. If you did it right, the lights will flash 3x. After that, make a shot like normal and just press the button without holding down. You should get something closer to what you’re looking for.
I do a manual shot and time it for 25 seconds. I can then adjust my grind size the next time I pull my espresso based on the yield I got. If it is more than 1:2, I grind it finer else coarser. You can also adjust the amount of coffee you add to dial in your espresso
Soup.
Very trendy.
That’s HUGE. Moto-Moto approves.
Watch James Hoffman’s YT series on dialing in espresso. No one else. He’ll guide you to spro nirvana.
When you hold the button for now then a second you go into manual mode. It will pre infuse (wet the coffee puck without pressure) until you release the button, then it will run at full pressure until you press the button again. There’s a 1 minute time out, so I’m guessing you left it to run until then and got this much liquid out. Ideally use a scale, or a glass with volume markings to measure the output.
8 seconds? Yeah you have no clue wtf ur doing even with a starter setup.
I also just got a bambino plus. Honestly I’ve been doing just about everything “wrong” but it’s working out for me lol. A disclaimer that I’m not someone trying to make the perfect espresso and it’s not a hobby for me. I just wanted something user friendly so I don’t end up buying coffee and breakfast everyday.
I just let it do its auto double shot volume. My drink of choice is iced americano so then I just add a bit of ice and cold water until it tastes the way I want it to. I don’t measure out the water either, I just kinda pour it in and then take a sip to decide if I want more water or not.