Posted Thu Oct 10, 2002, 1:44am Subject: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
I was hoping someone could give me some pointers on getting a good microfroth from my Bezzera (same as Livia) 4 hole steam wand. I was able to produce microfroth consistently with my old 3 hole Rancilio Rialto, but now it seems I'm back to the drawing board with this new machine. I've read somewhere that it helps to change the tip(4 hole) to something with less holes(2 hole). Does anyone know where these tips are available?
tenacioustommy Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2002 Posts: 128 Location: boulder Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Thu Oct 10, 2002, 5:52am Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
coffeejunkie Said:
I was hoping someone could give me some pointers on getting a good microfroth from my Bezzera (same as Livia) 4 hole steam wand. I was able to produce microfroth consistently with my old 3 hole Rancilio Rialto, but now it seems I'm back to the drawing board with this new machine. I've read somewhere that it helps to change the tip(4 hole) to something with less holes(2 hole). Does anyone know where these tips are available?
Chris, had the same problem, the Bezzera BZ99 really puts out the steam, I replaced the 4 hole tip with a Giotto (spelling) 2 hole tip, will dig out where I purchased it and get back to you, the microfoam it will produce is great. I also tried putting a small stainless steel ball bearing inside the tip until I could find the Giotto tip and that helped a lot. You will find once you master the 2 hole tip it is very easy to go back and use the 4 hole tip with no problem, it's all a learning curve
tenacioustommy Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2002 Posts: 128 Location: boulder Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Thu Oct 10, 2002, 1:06pm Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
Chris,
Found the info on the Giotto tip, purchased from Cafe Union (www.cafe-union.com) Price $10 + ship US from Montreal This is a must have for microfoam on the BZ99 There is a lot of threads on the alt.coffee site about this steaming tip, if you want to check them out go to www.google.com than hit "groups" on that page hit "alt." on that page hit "next 50 groups til you get to alt.coffee, now hit that and you are on your way. When you get to alt.coffee type in Giotto tip at the top of the page and check "search only in alt.coffee" than hit "google search"
Posted Fri Oct 11, 2002, 12:06pm Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
Tom,
Thanks for the info. on the giotto tip, and Union Cafe, that's great news seeing how I'm only an hour or so drive from Montreal. I see a road trip in the very near future.
tenacioustommy Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2002 Posts: 128 Location: boulder Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Sat Oct 12, 2002, 1:18am Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
coffeejunkie Said:
Tom,
Thanks for the info. on the giotto tip, and Union Cafe, that's great news seeing how I'm only an hour or so drive from Montreal. I see a road trip in the very near future.
jorourke Senior Member Joined: 7 Jul 2003 Posts: 1 Location: San Francisco Expertise: Intermediate
Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 8:21am Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
I also have the same problem. I was looking at getting a new tip from WLL however, they state they have a 4 hole tip. I presume there is definitely the two versions and I should try to track down the 2 hole tip right? Thanks for any help.
Posted Tue Jul 15, 2003, 8:52am Subject: Re: Microfroth help needed for Bezzera BZ99/Livia
Try ChrisCoffee for both the giotto, and new 2 hole steam tips. I happen to own both tips, and find that they both work excellent for creating a great microfroth.
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