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by Rick A
May 4th, 2016, 10:05 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 608
Views: 56075

KafaTek Monolith 68mm conical single-doser

I have had an E-10 with red speed burrs for almost a year and a half. Major retention in the Compak and not the consistency or fluffiness in the grinds as with the Monolith. Never got greater than a 18.5-19% extraction with it. I consistently get 20-22% with the Monolith. The E-10 with the Red Speed...
by Rick A
May 3rd, 2016, 2:28 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 608
Views: 56075

KafaTek Monolith 68mm conical single-doser

Sorry for the confusion. I thought it was pretty obvious that yield was the beverage weight inasmuch as yield was referred to in grams, as opposed to extraction which was referred to as a %
by Rick A
May 2nd, 2016, 8:51 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 608
Views: 56075

KafaTek Monolith 68mm conical single-doser

Have had my Monolith for 2 weeks and for the last 4 days have been trying to pull Vivace Dolce with not much success. Way too gassy. Well today beans were finally degassed and this grinder surprised me. First shot was 17g at 203 with a yield of 24.7g. The shot only lasted 17 seconds but looked good....
by Rick A
February 18th, 2012, 7:43 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 17
Views: 1714

Best "chocolate" coffees?

I second the Metropolis Redline and the Redbird. Also enjoy Toscano. I just looked at the Deep Cello site and they describe the Nostromo as a dark roast, not a Northern Italian roast. May give it a try as I also enjoy the chocolates and caramels
by Rick A
February 16th, 2012, 10:56 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 12
Views: 1786

Ethiopia DP Sidama Aleta Wondo

l tried the Wondo for the first time a couple of days ago. Prepared a double using the Legend and was floored. For me the taste was a syrupy apricot/orange flavor with a very clean finish. By far the most unique tasting espresso I have ever had. If you want to experience a truly uncommon flavor in y...