Hi all, I’m still struggling to get a decent shot (for cappuccino) out of the machine other than my first 4 bar shot that actually tasted so good but obviously way under pressure. Every shot since I reduced the grind level (still using my Sage BE grinder) is shooting up to 10/11 bar which I’m then dialing down with the profiling paddle. I’ve been doing a 1:2 ratio or just over with between 20 - 21g in (testing weights for ideal 2 cups output) using the standard double basket but tastes weak. It’s a slow flow but haven’t managed multi-tasking to look at the timer at the end as trying to get the weight out right haha. I’ll try note the time on my lunchtime shot. After tamping, the bed sits just below the ridge, how much headroom is ideal using the standard basket?
For the high pressure I was thinking, maybe the previous owner didn’t adjust the pressure when they got it to 9 bar, so could be why it’s shooting up. Do I test this by running with a blank basket? I now have one as arrived yesterday so can do this.
Also @DavecUK @Cuprajake I know you’ve both used the profiling kit on the Minima so sure this will be an easy answer, for normal use do I leave the paddle fully open to the right or about 4 o’clock? Watched your video Dave and you state a medium flow but just wondering what would simulate a standard set up. After I get my Niche dialed in, I’ll start playing with profiles so just want a standard to work with for now.
Thanks guys, I feel like a noob again after getting my BE the best it could be.
