Hi Judge, we don't go too much into the deeper detail as these are the entry level machines and simple demos on how they work. But I agree with everything you say about adjusting the grind. For clarification we usually recommend, 1:1.5:2 for a brew ration but again i think this detail is too complex for a simple overview video of the machine Thanks for the input

you can have manual or programmed.. if you have programmed you hold the button longer to start the program or short press to start manual and short press to stop.

filter that comes with the machines

Adjusting the grinder does have an effect on the "volume" which I think you mean is the amount of coffee in your filter basket. But that isn't the right way to adjust it. The grinding size does have mostly an effect on the extraction time. If you simply wnat more coffe in your filter basket, use the timer. Tipp: it is better to grind e.g. 3x5 secs as 15 secs, avoidng the filter basket to overfill.

seems to me Sergio that you can adjust the volume of water - you could manually start and stop the flow. The speed of the flow is determined by the size of the grind, and how much coffee is in the basket.

3 seconds,

Use only the the standard baskets (with many holes on both sides) in combination with freshly ground coffee. The blind baskets (with only one hole on the backside) are for pre-ground coffee, but you won't be using that since the machine has a built in grinder. Using the double basket produces better espresso with more depth then the single basket, but you would also have to drink 2 espresso or a double espresso.

If your "puck" is wet, the coffe was underextracted, which means, that either your grind size is too corase or you tampered not stron enough or the amount of coffee in your filter basket is just too low.

Judge Sauter, thank you so much. You are right, I didn't have enough coffee in the port filler and it wasn't ground down enough.. I talked to Breville and they helped me. I now have it set 7 for the grind and 15.5 for the amount.. It's working great and I love it..

@@raesandberg2205 how many gram are in the basket? Single or Double Shot?

I don't know how many grams, it is a double. My Breville has the seconds to fill it..

@@raesandberg2205 Eh. Sounds to me like you are using your machine with a Kind of try and error manner. Am afraid to say but without the libra it's quite impossible to take the first steps into the right direction.

First: crema looks nice but isn't really a quality mark. Also crema has much bitterness in it. This is why you always have to stir it, before drinking. Having no crema at all can have various causes. Mostly the grind size and the freshness of the coffee. Also a dirty machine or components can cause this. To adjust the amount oif water given to your espresso, read the manual. But I don't suggest to do it. It is all about timing. Example for a double shot: 17g coffee, pressing the cup-knoob, timer starts, after 8-10 seconds the espresso comes out and finishes in about 25-30 seconds. The amount of espresso you get should be 42-43g (g not ml!!!), which is a ratio of 1:2,5. Depending on the grind size and also on how much you tampered, the time and also the amount of espresso varies. If you grind finer, it takes more time, if you grind more coarse, the less time it will take.

I bet it was

Always shot first

that doest matter, its effectively a start stop button.. as long as you dose to 18g this is a misnomer

If you can't respond normally, just keep your mouth shut. It's 2023.

Great video! Nice detailed explanation. It’s great to see how much knowledge you have about making good espresso and the differences between machines. You’re the Gordon Ramsey of coffee (without his cursing). 😄😉

Tell that to your mum @@skippymaniacs5030