Hi guys,
most of you are probably aware that SQM normally recommends a dose and temperature for their blends/coffees. It might not be THE only thing to use, but at least gives you some info on how the blend was designed or what works best in their Synesso. Now if you really paid attention (which isn't hard:)) you will see that most doses are quite high, somewhere in the 19-20g area. This isn't really a surprise, most blends do well updosed and I haven't seen many (any to be honest) that had a recommended dose of 14-15g.
So the question is, when using blends that have a recommended dose/temperature do you still try to downdose them and pull them at 14-15g or simply stick to what the roaster put on their website/bag? I'm curious because with the recent downdosing everyone seems to be shouting 'Pack less coffee in the basket!!' and praising 14-15g shots.
Just as a side note this topic was triggered mostly by my recent problems with Hasbean Premium espresso blend which I'm currently pulling at 14.5g. It's not bad, but I think it can be better, so I'm planning to pull out my triple Synesso (thanks again James) and try to pull some overdosed doubles.
Steve, care to comment what the Premium blend was designed for or what works best for you on your Synesso?
Regards,
dsc.