Pull Review | Elektra Micro Casa Semiautomatica | Part 2

Grinding & Puck Preparation
Overly Fine Grind: Wet, soft, and soggy puck indicates the coffee is ground too fine.

Adjustment: Changed grind setting to "3" for better extraction.

Dose: Measured 18.1g (same as previous attempt).

Porcelain Cup Used: For observing sediment.

Machine Issues (Heat Exchanger Problems)
Overheating Group Head: Requires frequent flushing to lower temperature.

No PID Control: Lack of precise temperature regulation makes brewing inconsistent.

Sediment Without Puck Screen: Shows coffee powder in the cup; usually worse without a screen.

Espresso Extraction & Taste
Channeling Visible: Uneven extraction leads to a weaker, more acidic shot.

Comparison: Previous shot was fuller and sweeter; this one was unbalanced.

Decision: Accepts the subpar shot and moves to milk steaming.

Milk Steaming & Latte Art
Steam Wand Prep: Purged before use to remove condensation.

Gentle Texturing: Machine tends to over-texture milk.

Latte Art Attempt: Decent but not perfect.

Final Drink: Espresso taste weak; mostly milk flavor dominates.

Roastery T-Shirt Explanation
Features four ancient Chinese characters all starting with "Wen":

Temperature (critical for roasting/brewing).

Smell (aroma evaluation).

Steady (consistency in process).

Ask (encouraging questions from customers).

Closing Remarks
Not the Best Coffee: Acknowledges the espresso’s poor extraction but enjoys the latte.

Upcoming Plans: Will practice with the Baby Faemina machine in future videos.

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