Yeah, it really puzzles and disappoints me. Maybe MM doesn't anticipate people not making full pots every day? But from looking at so many things online of people wanting that improved it's not just me.
Another thing I discovered today. MM at 40oz water recommends 69 grams off coffee. Breville 66. Yeah only 3 grams difference but I thought Gold standard (which both claim to do) was the same across the board. Anyway I brewed 40oz water this AM, and saw this so decided to use the 69 in the Breville. Not sure if or how different it was
Anyway, Breville, perfect brew pattern with what to me looks like perfect "agitation".
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