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Can you suggest me some beans for a super automatic? (Portugal/europe) (self.coffee)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by pathief to c/coffee

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Hi all. I've purchased a Delonghi Dinamica super automatic but so far I haven't had much luck in getting good coffee. I didn't expect mind blowing coffee just something as good as my old Nespresso.

I dialed it the best I could, the best setting I found was grinder on 4-5, intensity on 4 (out of 5) and max temperature. Flavor still feels a bit dull but increasing intensity or finer grind leads to a burnt or very bitter taste.

I tried a couple of beans: Lavazza Oro, Delta Platinum, Buondi (Nestlé brand), nothing felt amazing. Looking to try some alternative beans, preferably something under 30 euros per kilo shipped to Portugal. Thanks!!

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[–] Valmond 5 points 1 year ago

You should definitely go to a local roaster, there is just nothing you can do to keep beans (and even worse, ground coffee!) fresh.

My suggestion is try Brazilian for starters or some other (that I do not know about) neutral and mildly roasted bean, then check out more or less roasted beans, other beans etc.

Everything else comes later, like except your machine is broken :-)