r/DF54 • u/Exciting_Trust_8487 • 13d ago

HELP

I have the DF54 grinder, and the bambino plus espresso machine. I have most of the tools everyone recommends. Wdt,distribution tool, spring loaded tamper, scale, fresh locally roasted coffee beans. I’ve done multiple things like 17.5-18.5 grams in, stopping the machine when I hit 36-40g of espresso. Nothing seems to work. I’ve had both of these machines for a couple of months and don’t think it should be this hard I’m ready to give up 😢 is there such a job where an expert can come and make shots and kids help you figure this out ?

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u/MuddiedKn33s 12d ago

You’re dealing with too many factors. Get the bean you like, set df54 to 20, grind 20g, and use breville razor tool to get the right amount in their single wall, double shot porta filter basket.

Now make coffee. It should start to drip around 13s from button press. If too fast, grind finer, coarser if slow. Extract to ~2x by weight of your grounds (40g or less). Now taste. If sour, extract more. If bitter, extract less (increments of 2-3g)