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[struth]

Cleaned the machine out there.. Nice clean spout too

[struth]

Machine spotless.. Not been that clean since I got it lol.

Quite fancy the dual boiler one but it's silly money really lol

[Marco]

Good stuff, mate. On a much smaller scale, I clean out my Moka pot regularly, as I find that if I allow residues of old coffee to build up, it imparts a 'bitter' taste on the coffee I'm making and about to drink.

In that respect, if you really got into clean all the 'nooks and crannies', inside spouts and such like, of your Sage, I wouldn't be surprised if you can taste the difference!

On another subject, I was looking at your tamping tool [ever so fondly, I may add] and wondered how crucial that is to the final results obtained - plus also where to get a good one?

It's something I'll need to consider when becoming a 'Smeghead'

Marco.

[struth]

Good stuff, mate. On a much smaller scale, I clean out my Moka pot regularly, as I find that if I allow residues of old coffee to build up, it imparts a 'bitter' taste on the coffee I'm making and about to drink.

In that respect, if you really got into clean all the 'nooks and crannies', inside spouts and such like, of your Sage, I wouldn't be surprised if you can taste the difference!

On another subject, I was looking at your tamping tool [ever so fondly, I may add] and wondered how crucial that is to the final results obtained - plus also where to get a good one?

It's something I'll need to consider when becoming a 'Smeghead'

Marco.

you need a good tool when it comes then you need to measure the size of the portafilter to get an exact size; sometimes the size quoted isnt the size of tamper.. I might have one if its a certain size, or you can buy one.

and yes it ran a bit better and tasted a bit better too although that could all be subjective

[struth]

No washing by light was used.. Yup it's a pale one

[Marco]

you need a good tool when it comes then you need to measure the size of the portafilter to get an exact size; sometimes the size quoted isnt the size of tamper.. I might have one if its a certain size, or you can buy one.

and yes it ran a bit better and tasted a bit better too although that could all be subjective

All noted, dude. Will check sizes with the retailer or manufacturer of the Smeg before I get a tamping tool. I'm sure the differences since cleaning you're experiencing are real

I'm a clean freak though, especially in the kitchen (Del's the opposite, a messy wee pup), so tend to keep everything pretty clean as a matter of course, even down to polishing the kettle (it's a transparent glass design, which lights up blue in use, see below). Kinda cool but difficult to keep looking clean



Such is the sadness of lockdown! Erm no, I was polishing it before that

Marco.

P.S your 'pale' coffee looks fine.

[struth]

One of these will measure the inside of the portafilter.

Good for all sorts of things lol

[Marco]

Ah, interesting.... So whaddya call one of dem fings, then?

I presume you want the tool to have a nice tight fit...

Marco.

[struth]

Digital Calipers. you need clearance for the tamper to go in/out so a mil or so less

[struth]

Quality work lol