Rancilio Silvia with PID: Shot Temp in Cup

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on Aug 27, 2012
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If you retrofit a PID on a Rancilio Silvia, how should you calibrate it to ensure you're getting the ideal shot temperature? How much of an impact does preheating your cup have on the end shot temperature? In this video, Gail measures the temp of extraction with and without preheating the demitasse beforehand.

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