update 21 June 2025 The fastest and easiest is to use the 2-cup basket with the screen attached to the original Session basket holder. 18g of coffee beans using 1.8 grinding setting. Use the 1 cup timer for the Dessini machine which produces 36 g once the droplets end. To simplify further, I do not throw the pre wash water, and after wash water to produce Americano 1:2 brew. Or long black if we use another glass for the espresso which is poured over the final glass filled with the pre-wash with empty basket holder, and after wash with the holder removed. For true Espresso or Cappuccino, need to throw away the pre and post washing water or use them to warm up the glasses. I no longer need the timer or weighing machine with these settings. Unpressurised creme. Locally roasted Black Panther blend of various countries. Tastes slightly sour but watery and slight bitter. This is 40 g, but should stop at 20 s, and 25 s to reduce watery and bitterness. Just use 2-cup setting to the end. M...