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Bernhard
@mashton
Right. Machine been off for a few hours and then heated back up.
Old single shot basket inspected and some holes cleared with a safety pin point.
Finest grind I can manage and a good strong tamp.
A decent shot pulled with no sideways spraying, just a bit of splashiness (see the tip edges of the cup) before a single stream formed in the middle. Not convinced I had tiger stripes, but hey, who cares at this point?
Much less bitter and a nice crema. I think it needs fine tuning for flavour, but a massive improvement over this afternoon's efforts.
Once I switch out the shower screen and get a double basket I can work with, I might be in business.
I'm now wondering about trying the new basket again. Think I'll just let sleeping dogs lie for now and drink my coffee.
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