Hello Guys 1st Issue I have a GCP with a Eureka Mignon Crono which has a 50mm burrs. The coffee tastes good, but I never reached 25-30 seconds of extraction, the closest is 18 seconds.
I add 9g of beans into my grinder and I get 25-30g in my cup, I always use the single basket.
Can you direct me with troubleshooting steps ?

2nd Issue My final goal is to make cortado, I tried couple times after reading guides and watching videos to steam milk, but I can’t steam like they do.
I use 3% milk, Any tips?

  • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Single baskets are tricky to get right, did you try with the double basket (with a slightly coarser grind) and the same ratio? The taste is the most important thing in the end, so don’t fuss too much on exact timing.

    Steaming milk requires a lot of trying and patience, focus on getting the tip at the right height and slowly you will learn when the air is mixing correctly with the milk and when to change position or stop.

    And follow the tip about the actual zero of your grinder!

    • Rose56@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Question regarding the double, how much coffee do I need in the double basket to make a single? Do I use same G as on my single basket ?

      • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Unfortunately you have to also use a double dose (or in that range), with double output and coarser - compared to the single basket - grind. The higher quantity of coffee is what helps make everything easier, as small variations have a more limited impact and the diameter of the baskets itself (58mm) works better for doubles. Single baskets have usually holes only in the middle part and have a much less uniform extraction for this reason.

        • Rose56@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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          1 year ago

          I see, thanks very much. I also saw the video that the other user posted and I understand what you mean! big thanks again!