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Quote: Originally Posted by llatsni What was it pre-replaced with? Not a pre-replacement, more of a step back in time! My gaggia classic, which had been in storage since the arrival of the brewtus. I had to see if i could live with it again before committing to sell the brewtus. It will do fine for now, until I find something better with a similar footprint. The classic can't be compared to the brewtus, but its a good machine none the...

Quote: Originally Posted by GRINDER*MAN In fairness to her, she has alot to put up with..2 espresso machines going head to head in the kitchen for the last week, not to mention with 2 grinders..barely enough room to make a sandwhich! What was it pre-replaced with?

I wasn't doubting that it's limey. It was the shop-bought water and the fact that "the tea still isn't right" I was referring too. I should have made myself clearer.

Congratulations on the purchase. If it had stayed there for a week, I might have overcome initial reluctance to throw more cash at coffee technology. But it was only a few hours! Enjoy!

Quote: Originally Posted by Khannie Naked portafilter is great. Apart from looking the biz, it really lets you know whether you've arsed up the tamp or not. If your tamper is too small for your portafilter, there is a tamping method that you can use that reactor showed me before. Can't quite remember the name of it, but it worked well for me. NSEW tamping, tamp each 'corner' then the centre. I can't see the need for...

Thanks alastair - I'm in no rush at all on this - I appreciate the offer of assistance. Fairly hectic myself with work for now so I'll PM you later in November and hopefully we can arrange something. Cheers

Quote: Originally Posted by donnacha sorry to jump the thread but would anyone considering offering services to PID my silvia??? I've done it on my missus's, and at a pinch would help you out with yours, but finding the time is a problem for the next few weeks. So if you're not in a rush, I could be your man.

in my experience, i would tend to stay away from these type of tampers. i would suggest you invest in a quality, traditional tamper that fits your portafilter / group handle and is also comfortable to hold. i would focus more on honing your technique and being consistent. a better training tool investment would be a naked portafilter - you could have one machined if you know someone handy or buy one online. FWIW, most pro espresso machines are...

This is an easy one to fix....brita filter for the win. Makes a huge difference. Mineral water is full of minerals (and sometimes very salty!!) and tap water has the chlorine and the mineral content varies by area. If you have loads of cash, a reverse osmosis system is the best, but they're expensive (300 euro plus). We've had our brita for years. Wouldn't ever go back.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Magnolia I wasn't doubting that it's limey. It was the shop-bought water and the fact that "the tea still isn't right" I was referring too. I should have made myself clearer. No problem. I love my tea and no matter where I drink it lately, it tastes much better than in my new apartment. I know it's not right.