MediumRoastSteam Thanks.
I haven’t tried enough to know which profile I prefer, but the Medium (⅗) according to Rave has produced the best results for me so far - until now.
I am limited somewhat by machine - a basic Sage Bambino - but I know I can get ‘tasty’ results from it, as I have previously, and I have (I thought) kept it clean - I’ve only been using it since January, and the shower-head etc. all look fine. I will give them a clean anyway.
I fully realise it could just be that I have nowhere near enough experience of flavour profiles / roasts, etc. and just need to try more. I haven’t gone for any light roasts yet, as the Bambino isn’t great for them, but I’ve been reading some interesting long pre-infusion techniques recently, so may also try that.
I guess mostly it’s just me trying to experience speciality beans, without a well established ‘base’ to work from, but the learning as I go is all part of the wonderful journey :)
I do plan to upgrade the machine once I understand the pros/cons and which things ‘matter’ (which I’m getting better at each day) but I thought I had a pretty consistent setup - maybe not, yet.
(I also plan to try pour-over and improve my filter game, but one thing at a time - espresso is what I enjoy the most, and until I’m confident with that I’m not trying new methods)