Lasting crema (updated)

Hi - I am new to this forum.  Thought I'd share some photos of the coffee I just brewed using my new Brikka.  I used a 50% Sumatran (at Vienna roast) 50% Ethiopian (at city+ roast) homemade bean mix on my second try with the Brikka.  I tried medium grind dark roast Illy at first, but there was not much crema.  I think it has to do with the grind size.  I ground my own mix using the third from finest setting on my Solis 166, and it packed the funnel full to the brim.  The water level was the default - what was indicated on the funnel.  The result was very lasting crema and a very good tasting cup of coffee.  Some crema stayed on the sides of the cup even after drinking.
Here are the photos:
Right after brewing:

crema before

Right after finishing

Crema after

Crema using coarse instant decaf coffee (yeah, it tastes bad)

crema decaf

Finally, after much experimentation, Illy dark roast medium grind crema - trick was to pour quickly after the sbuffo sound and to use an overfull filter cone 
illy crema

Wayne



Posted by Wayne on Sat, Feb 28, 2009, 08:16 Permalink

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