I am encountering some discrepancy between a "14 gram" basket and how much coffee will actually fit in one. I'd love to hear from others.
Regardless of what brand of machine or type of basket I might use, I generally aim to pack a shot so that after tamping, the coffee is in line with the ridge on the inside of the basket. (I even called a machine manufacturer to ask how much coffee they recommend dosing for a double shot, and they said 14 grams, in line with the ridge inside.) HOWEVER, I have been able to pack as much as 18 grams into a "14 gram" basket and still be within that line. I'm finding that 14 just doesn't come anywhere close to the line. My question is, have you ever packed just 14 grams in a 14 gram basket and had it line up with that inside ridge? If so, HOW?
thank you!
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