shortblackman wrote:
Hope you're all enjoying the Pavs! I can safely say that I know DB's machine has had a few kilos of mycuppa's Yirg through it. And I can say : excellent! I never strayed from ~14 g myself and a straight single pull. ~ 5 second pre infusion. Wishing I'd experimented a bit more now! Like the cup warming idea DB. I always used steam wand or hot water tap.
For those who have not yet twigged, yes SBM was the previous owner of my LaPavoni, it was a real pleasure dealing with him, his whole approach to the transaction was honest and straight forward, he disclosed everything about the machine and its history, certainly no unpleasant surprises when it arrived, we had a number of phone conversations discussing the minutiae, consequently it all went like clockwork. The machine was almost as new condition, even though only a couple of years old had recently had new seals fitted, it came with a fitted Pullman tamper that has a very nice turned wood handle, see pic below. We took it with us on our trip over to Kapunda on the weekend, once I got the setting right on my Presso hand grinder it performed a treat, cappuccino's for my lady artist wife and shots for me, we were very happy campers. :thumb:
