Methods for toning down powerful coffee beans for the wife?

[jeffg]

I quite like them, they have a major kick but they are a bit strong for the wife. I'm producing quite close to a double maybe 1.7oz and this is for a cappuccino in a typical cappa cup suited to doubles. I am curious if there are techniques to tone down the kick a bit and mellow it out for when I pull her shot.. I suppose less volume more milk is one way but i figure that would dilute the strong taste and make for a milky drink..

[jesawdy]

You can try a start dump.... let the first few seconds go to the drip tray and then place the cup.

[Abdon]

Now that you found a blend that makes you happy, wouldn't it be nice to find a blend that will make her just as happy?

[luca]

Jeff, could you be a bit more specific about what you mean by "kick"? If it's bitterness, perhaps it is something that you would also like to reduce?

[timo888]

I am curious if there are techniques to tone down the kick a bit and mellow it out for when I pull her shot.. I suppose less volume more milk is one way but i figure that would dilute the strong taste and make for a milky drink..

Reduce the dose...
Pull lungo ...

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Timo