Saeco Talea - Coffee Very Weak

zuutroy · 13-11-2009 12:38pm #1

My mother got one of these machines and the coffee from it was great so I decided to follow suit. I couldn't afford a brand new one, so I got a factory re-conditioned one (with Saeco warranty).
Right from the start the coffee hasn't been as good as my mother's one. With hers I can make a ~200ml that is good and strong, with a thick crema on top. However with mine after only 3 or 4 seconds the stream becomes watery, the flow rate very fast and the result is undrinkable. The only coffees I can make with it are lattes etc which only require a small strong shot.
I'm just wondering if I replaced the rubber seals around the brew group would this sort it out. Anyone any ideas?

Mr Magnolia · 13-11-2009 9:15pm

I'm not familiar with the machine, is it bean to cup? It sounds like it's not dosing enough coffee. Is there any adjustment on this?

zuutroy · 13-11-2009 9:16pm

Its a very pricey bean-to-cup. All the settings are turned up to make it as strong as possible.

Mr Magnolia · 13-11-2009 9:20pm

What happens if you select an espresso - volume & time to pour?

zuutroy · 13-11-2009 9:23pm

Volume is set in the options to the cup size I have. Pours way too quick and doesnt have a strong crema at all.

Mr Magnolia · 13-11-2009 9:26pm

One of the disadvantages of the bean to cups I'm afraid. It really sounds like the factory settings may be askew though. Give them a shout if it's still under warranty, even if it's passed.

Gran Hermano · 13-11-2009 9:42pm

Can you adjust the grind, would grinding finer not help?

zuutroy · 13-11-2009 9:46pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Can you adjust the grind, would grinding finer not help?

Yeah tiz at the finest setting

Slaphead07 · 14-11-2009 5:50pm

ensure the settings are the exact same as on your mother's. If the coffee isn't the same then the fact that it's a "factory re-conditioned one" becomes the obvious problem.
One thing bean-to-cup machines can do is consistency so if it's in PMO you should be getting reasonably decent drinkable coffee. Obviously not top-notch but certainly drinkable.

vanillaice · 30-12-2009 10:37pm

Hi, Did you ever get your machine sorted? Ive worked on these machines. straight away it sounds as if the grinder is not grinding enough. i mean your coffee is too course. the finer the coffee is the slower the water will flow picking up a better extraction. If you want you can p.m me and i can let you know of somewhere in dublin you can get it fixed. as it is just an adjustment and no parts needed, it shouldnt cost that much.

Saeco Talea - Coffee Very Weak

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