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by d2addict
May 28th, 2012, 9:41 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 1269

What grinder to consider as upgrade from Rancilio Rocky?

Macap MC4 is another good choice around 500$. IMO go step-less. "Macap MC4"
by d2addict
May 22nd, 2012, 1:30 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2956

Cheap Custom Size Tamper

Thank you, I'm looking into it
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by d2addict
May 20th, 2012, 6:24 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 2956

Cheap Custom Size Tamper

7gr VST baskets accept 40.7~40.9 tamper size so I'm looking to buy a cheap one to mate with my new 7gr VST basket
by d2addict
May 19th, 2012, 9:34 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 0
Views: 191

Espresso Novo

I really like this blend but unfortunately they don't ship to Canada, I'm interested to know if there is any alternative?
by d2addict
May 8th, 2012, 2:37 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 36
Views: 2085

1500$ Budget - Need Buying Advice For NEW Grinder

I'm not as experienced as many others here but really satisfied with my Macap MXK if you are interested in conical burr grinder. Following link is a review thread: "Titan Grinder Project @HB"
by d2addict
May 5th, 2012, 8:47 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 160
Views: 133176

List of our Favorite Roasters

"Fernwood Coffee" and "Phil&Sebastian" are two good canadian coffee roasters too
by d2addict
May 3rd, 2012, 4:13 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 40
Views: 2676

Best grinder for home-barista?

I'm a Macap fan and the best choice IMO is MXK model. I agree that Veralab is the king but on the other side it's overkill
by d2addict
April 28th, 2012, 3:04 pm
Forum: Blog
Replies: 73
Views: 67725

Favorite Espresso Blends 2012

Regarding taste profile, I don't agree (based on my experience) that Social Coffee People's Daily espresso can be classified as a traditional Italian espresso blend although it's not as wild and complex (in taste profile and texture) as some 3rd wave blends like Belle espresso or Novo. Also I haven'...
by d2addict
April 22nd, 2012, 6:01 pm
Forum: Blog
Replies: 73
Views: 67725

Favorite Espresso Blends 2012

About Social Coffee People's Daily espresso: Robusta, I don't think so. I bought a bag on March 5th. that I kept a small portion of it inside my freezer to see how it ages and I bought another bag two weeks ago but nothing near what reviewer experienced. I took those freezed beans out and brewed sev...
by d2addict
April 14th, 2012, 8:26 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 73
Views: 66713

Taste testing and price comparing with Redbird, Illy, and Lavazza

After reading through this thread, I've spent some time reading my notes about brewing Illy and here was my favorite way to brew Illy if any buddy here interested: 12gr Medium roast Illy (Red cap) + 5gr Dark Roast (Black cap) -> blend then grind ~94C (201f) 1 to 1.25 oz shot