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by pren
November 2nd, 2018, 10:42 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 1049

Baratza Vario won't calibrate

Thanks to both of you. I finally got to the macro screw under the rubber cover, and it worked perfectly. My Vario is now calibrated at around 2Q (mine is not a Vario-W). And I am able to choke my espresso machine if I want, what a great feeling
by pren
October 26th, 2018, 3:34 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 1049

Baratza Vario won't calibrate

Hi All, I have been using my Vario for about 5 years, and I am always on Macro 1 for espresso. Recently, a plastic piece mysteriously (kids?) found its way into my hopper and got stuck between the burrs. I removed the upper burr and took out the plastic piece. Put everything back, not surprisingly, ...
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by pren
November 6th, 2014, 9:38 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Allegro Esmeralda Gesha at Wholefoods

worth a try. good price AFAIKS
by pren
November 6th, 2014, 8:59 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Allegro Esmeralda Gesha at Wholefoods

As you might know allegro doesn't give roast date on their coffee. The store I picked it up says it's good from 10/13 to 1/25. I guess it should be within 10 days
by pren
November 5th, 2014, 8:42 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Allegro Esmeralda Gesha at Wholefoods

Wholefoods has the Esmeralda 1500 Gesha at some of their stores. I picked up a bag (12 oz, $19.99), and tried out using Aeropress with fairly long steep time. I got plenty of tea and fresh acidity but not much of the floral part of it. Anybody tried this?
by pren
October 31st, 2013, 2:12 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 645

Bezzera Strega - up to pressure time

Now I realize what's happening. Over the time I have changed my flush routine. At the beginning, I flush for 2-3 sec and go. Now I flush 4-5 secs (about 1 oz) and wait 15 sec before pulling down the lever. The loud noise is indeed from filling up the heat-exchanger. I am hearing the loud noise for a
by pren
October 30th, 2013, 10:21 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 645

Bezzera Strega - up to pressure time

This might sound silly. After 10 or 15 seconds the pump quiets down. I'd assume the pump has reached the maximal pressure. If we don't lift the lever, the pump will kick in again when the flow starts and pressure falls below the maximum. So now my situation is that it takes the pump longer to reach ...
by pren
October 30th, 2013, 12:08 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 645

Bezzera Strega - up to pressure time

Hi, I have had my Strega for a year and a half. For the same dose and grind, it used to take the pump about 10 seconds to quiet down, and I started to see coffee dripping out. Now it takes about 15 seconds. I used the machine daily for a shot or two. Does the pump
by pren
July 22nd, 2013, 5:38 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 8
Views: 2847

Counter Culture Apollo 11 = 100% Idido

Gary, I'd agree it's definitely not a dark roast, but it's comparatively easier to bring out the chocolate/nut flavor than other Yirg espresso roast. I run on a Strega with Baratza Vario grinder. Comparing to Hairbender, I am also using a higher temperature (with a same flush but longer recover time...
by pren
July 19th, 2013, 10:53 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 8
Views: 2847

Counter Culture Apollo 11 = 100% Idido

I just went through a bag, and another order of 4 bags arrived yesterday. The roast seems to be slightly on the darker side comparing to other offerings of Yirg espresso roasts. And darker than black cat, for a reference widely available. Not sure if I have fully dialed in yet, as I haven't made mys...