PeteC68 wrote:
Lacehim - the mods were more about extending the range of the machine. Having said that, you did ask if there was anything I didn't like about the shots I am getting. In actual fact I am having issues with the taste of espresso shots.
Unlikely to be a machine related and perhaps it would be helpful to articulate what an "issue" is with the espresso taste, e.g is it sour, does it lack sweetness or balance, thin and watery, non-persistent crema ? etc. Most espresso problems are related to the combination of beans (roast profile applied), grinder + shot dynamics and then likely the temperature of the machine not matched correctly to the type of bean/blend and/or age of the coffee - a skilled and experienced barista can generally "workaround" limitations by using grind, dose and extraction speed to compensate. Is it sour - get the machine +++ hot Not picking up fruit - maybe the extraction is too tight or dose too low
