onceinthemorning Senior Member Joined: 8 Apr 2012 Posts: 18 Location: Vancouver Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Jan 8, 2013, 8:37am Subject: Timing of a shot
Ok basic question but when timing your shot, clock start the moment you press the button on your machine or when coffee starts flowing? I'm wondering because with my Silvia that can make a 2-3 sec difference.
emradguy Senior Member Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Posts: 1,795 Location: Houston Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Izzo Alex Duetto II Grinder: MacapM4T, Macap M4, OE Lido,... Drip: Espro press; Aeropress Roaster: internet
Posted Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:35am Subject: Re: Timing of a shot
Opinions in this vary, and you'll get answers telling you both are right. Red bird espresso's roaster's instructions say to start timing when you see the first drip. I do this. However, my personal thought is the extraction begins the moment the water hits the grounds. Bottom line is that it doesn't really matter as long as you don't go back and forth. Always remember, what matters most is how it tastes.
D4F Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 1,223 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic PID Grinder: Preciso
Posted Tue Jan 8, 2013, 2:05pm Subject: Re: Timing of a shot
Similar to above for my Gaggia, SBDU. I time from the first drip, about 5 seconds after pump switch on, and have read about timing either way. In the end, I followed the Redbird site suggestion for thier coffee. I usually use Redbird Espresso and Redbird Blue Jaguar. Aim for taste and consistency.
Pourista Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2012 Posts: 15 Location: Davis, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Mishka's Medium Roast
Posted Tue Jan 8, 2013, 2:37pm Subject: Re: Timing of a shot
Agreed for taste and consistency. Even though I time from when I push the button, it still can take up to 5 seconds for the first drops to come through. As long as you're close to your desired time and taste each time, it's successful extraction!
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