Trying to dial in espresso using Kinu m47 manual coffee grinder paired with Gaggia Classic e24.
This setup costs under $800 and makes a really nice espresso.
Coffee - washed processed Kenya (Q-score 86). Grind size 1.2 (1 rotation, 2 numbers).
Chicopee coffee towel (not sponsored) turned out to be great for cleaning the steam wand.
What is really great is a pitcher with a proper spout and handle. Way more pleasant to handle. But steaming wasn't perfect (as usual, added too much air and one time - to little).
And I've used 340 g of milk which in second attempt of steaming in big pitcher. Which is too much for a first heating in steam mode. Better to purge first portion of steam, refill the ...