Espresso grind anyone?
606510
Don't buy, big flakes,looks nice has a great canister for holding, but to get a nice fine grind you have to grind it three to four times. And it take five minutes for 1/4 cup and that's for chunks.
606511
We haven't used it for espresso, but the grinder is metal. According to this site: http://cupandbrew.com/pages/buying-guide-coffee-and-espresso-grinders , you'd want a ceramic one.
606512
Only if you have infinite patience. I've taken to using mine as an art prop for my paintings. When I want coffee, I don't want to wait for the vernal equinox. I use an electric spice grinder by hamilton beach. Good luck
340135
Have you watched the video that comes with the espresso machine? That shows you exactly how to make a good espresso. It took me a few tries to get it right too.
1966416
Get a different machine. I bought a $20 stove top unit at IKEA that makes 6 cups of espresso. It's stainless steel and wonderful. My experience with the Espressione was awful too.
50783
Burr grinders are specifically designed for espresso. They can and will make grinds that are more course but you can buy a much cheaper machine to achieve that result.
321641
Commercially ground espresso is a bit finer than what I can do with my home burr grinder, but I think it should work fine. The output filter is a very fine nylon(ish) mesh, not holes through the plastic container. I'd certainly try it.
1081976
Your grind was probably too coarse. Try increasing it finer. Mine is set between espresso setting (maximum finest) and drip coffee grind. I too sometime wish it can be stronger, but Keurig+Ekobrew is more convenient than other method of brewing.
1452467
It's really great for all grinds except French press. The finer grind you chose, the more consistent the results will be. French press is too coarse for grinders at this price point. Drip, espresso, half immersion will all turn out great!
485839
The consistency of grind is not just poor, it is very bad. I had to put it on espresso setting just to get a decent
2023531
I use regular coffee and grind it on the first espresso grind. I like to also grind a decaf coffee and mix the two so I make 1/2 decaf, but you could make all decaf if you want.
472523
You should be able to adjust the burr to give you a fine enough grind for espresso. It probably will require some experimenting to get it just right.
1921333
i basically agree with the others... i can grind about half a cup of espresso in 5 minutes or so... depends on how focused you are :)
2182278
It can be a bit of a jolt to learn that espresso machines are about half the cost of great espresso. I use this Gaggia Classic. My Rancillio grinder cost more. Think it through, there are many bean types and freshness varies. Both effect grind. If you buy truely fresh roasted beans they should be ground slightly coarser, still quite fine, for first 4 or 5 days. Then less fresh they dry out a little and need slightly finer grind to control 22sec brew time. Store whole beans in really air tight containers, non refrigerated. The "art" of great espresso is how you grind it. That takes long experience. If you get a truely fresh roast and grind just right you cup will fill with 50% golden foam and it will taste a little sweeter. I still need a little sugar but never milk or foam. Starbucks has an advantage with their always fresh roasts. By the time you can "pull" a good single shot 2oz espresso you might agree with me, LOL. They still give me trouble........... Happy Trails
174467
I never bought a grinder but was very meticulous in having the beans ground. Too fine and it became difficult to pull the lever, to coarse and the espresso was weak. Next time I will by my own grinder. Sorry not to be more helpful but it is a serious consideration.
291241
I fear that your espresso machine has probably run its course. You might try running a descaler through it (very cheap at Morrissons) in case it's just scaled up. Failing that, you'll have to replace it.
1446823
This machine is VERY temperamental on the grind. I found that Bustello (the black pack, gourmet) it one of the only grinds that works well. Additionally, I unscrewed and pulled out the little nossle under the basket designed to make the crema, it just makes foam, yuck. So, with the noise out, and with Bustello gourmet in, use a slight tamp. For me, I prefer to pull a ristretto using this combo for the best tasting shot. If you pull it too long, it goes bitter.
1828885
The grind setting scale on the unit runs 0 to 80. I use 9 or 10 for espresso and 40 for drip. I haven't made any press coffee since getting the unit but would start in the 60-70 range and no doubt it will make great press coffee.
2023527
I get flavored coffee at the grocery and then use their grinder set on espresso. I have played around with how I put it in the duck and I find that tapping it down just a bit helps and I still get a nice foam on the top.