Anita has arrived
My Quickmill Anita has finally arrived. The Quickmill was double packed, so the inner Quickmill box was snug inside a bigger box, that would have undoubtedly absorbed all the knocks during airfreight. Thanks, Chris. Included in this shipment were 2 bottles of Cafiza, a Rancilio naked portafilter, that was nicely cut and the edges smoothen throughout. I would highly recommend getting naked portafilters from Chriscoffee. As part of the package, both a single spouted and a double spouted portafilter were included, plus a blank, and a plastic scoop with a tamper at one end were packed in a separate box. I took out only the blank.
The Anita’s footprint replaced where my Gaggia Espresso and MDF formally sat on top of a teak table. That means I have to find another table for my equally large Compak K-6. I’ve done all the quick start-up, outlined in the instructions, which consists of 7 sheets of paper stapled together. I would’ve preferred it if the original set of instructions were included, in spite of the language barrier I would have. The start-up procedures are to start up the pump for 30 seconds after filling the reservoir, turn off, wait for 5 minutes, start up the pump for another 20 seconds, the pump should automatically turn off. If it doesn’t, turn it off and call Chris.
After waiting for 30 minutes, I put in 2 1/2 scoops of Vivace Dolce, rested 4 days, Northern Italian Roast, and turn on the grinder. After DLTing (Dose-Level-Tamp), I locked and loaded the naked portafilter into Anita and turned on the pour. (I tried flushing, but I just couldn’t see any steam prior.) Too fast, plus spritzing. I felt like a virgin. First times are always too fast and spritzing. It always gets better the 2nd time around.
I hope I have enough beans tonight when I get back. Sleepless nights ahead.
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