espresso
Optimized starting recipe for the Sage/Breville Bambino Plus with its 54mm basket and auto-steaming. Great first dial-in recipe.
Parameters
Dose
18g
Yield
36ml
Ratio
1:2.0
Temperature
93°C
Brew Time
28s
Grind Size
3/10 — Medium-fine
Pressure
9 bar
Steps
Grind & dose
Grind 18g into 54mm basket. Use WDT to break clumps.
Tamp & lock in
Tamp level at ~15kg. Lock portafilter in. Place cup + scale underneath.
Auto pre-infusion
10sMachine applies ~10s low-pressure pre-infusion automatically.
Extract to 36g
20sFull pressure ramps. Stop at 36g on the scale.
Notes
Use manual mode (hold button to start, press again to stop). Volumetric presets drift — always verify with a scale. Pre-infusion is automatic at ~10s.
Brew Timer
Auto pre-infusion
Machine applies ~10s low-pressure pre-infusion automatically.
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