I was recently asked if I would like to step behind the bar at my local (and favorite) coffee roaster / shop here in Seattle. Without hesitation I jumped back there and got to watch the barista pull a shot for me. And it was incredible, I really can't describe it other than 10/10.

I've had an espresso machine for nearly 20 years now, currently using a '72 oly club - but never have I been able to pull the god shot 10/10. Sure, I pull 8/10 a few times a week, but this thing was next level, it redefined what I thought was possible. How have I went so long without ordering an espresso shot there? I blindly get my beans and head home - perhaps I should work on expanding my palate more often!

Anyhow, the barista then asks if I want to give it a try. Boom easy 9/10 on their LM. Of course it is unfair to compare my 9/10 to their 10/10 - theirs was much tastier and I need to literally redefine my "tastiness" scale now.

Incredible experience that I had out of the blue.

Paul,

What grinder were they using, and how are your burrs on the Super Jolly? The grinder could make most of the difference, and there are burr upgrades for a SJ. Also, do you measure temperature on the group of your Club?

Wow, I wish I've had this experience.

9.9/10 I always prefer my shots at home vs at the shop when comparing the same beans.