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by rjamadagni
January 28th, 2015, 8:21 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3408
Views: 306693

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

Note: I searched before posting this, but didn't find, but please let me know if this is a re-post. Coffee-loving South Korean design studio Dutch Lab ({link}) has designed some nice looking slow-drip, cold-brew coffee towers. They look impressive indeed but truth be told, there are no reviews by ex...
by rjamadagni
November 13th, 2014, 9:11 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Allegro Esmeralda Gesha at Wholefoods

It is not a bag FULL of coffee, there is empty space on top but it is sealed, so no way to find out if it is filled with Nitrogen or just plain air. I picked one from Alpharetta GA store and been using it in Aeropress, doesn't taste like old coffee. Tastes good, I have a plan to finish
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by rjamadagni
November 6th, 2014, 12:47 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 1493

1 week with ECM Technika IV Profi - observations

I have taken this class in ATL and it was pretty useful for a newbie like me. Raj
by rjamadagni
September 2nd, 2014, 7:38 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 1326

Controlling bloom time in Aeropress

I am the OP, sorry, have been away from forums for the whole weekend. Will update once I measure. Normally I take 14g, grind and use all of that for AeroPress, then pour water to fill the AP, wait few sec, as the level drops off, fill it more, cap off with plunger. Wait for about 60-90 sec and then
by rjamadagni
August 29th, 2014, 2:48 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 1326

Controlling bloom time in Aeropress

hmm, so perhaps that 'wait 20 seconds' threw me off then. Thanks Gary
by rjamadagni
August 29th, 2014, 2:13 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 18
Views: 1326

Controlling bloom time in Aeropress

So, now-a-days I am using Aeropress in the AM and in office (yes, I get the looks , but folks who tested Aricha roasted at home have complimented on the taste) for making coffee. I use paper filter or kaffeologie s-filter. When i see people say 'oh wet the grounds and let it bloom for 20
by rjamadagni
June 5th, 2014, 12:57 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 43
Views: 3492

Elusive coffee tastes - ready to give up!

Gary, if you don't mind, what kind of bags are you referring here? Normal ziplock with pump or something else? Raj
by rjamadagni
May 30th, 2014, 8:38 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3408
Views: 306693

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

AMMA Studio in NYC has unveiled furniture that uses Coffee grounds. From TFA "AMMA's tables are coated with a veneer of sand and used coffee grounds (from Illy, the Italian roaster) or rock salt (in a few different colors) to achieve a textured, crystalline look. " Link: {link}
by rjamadagni
May 30th, 2014, 7:38 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 5
Views: 1206

New Crossland Brewer

{link}, also there is a pic in "SCAA 2012 Reports"
by rjamadagni
May 28th, 2014, 5:33 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3408
Views: 306693

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

This just came into my feed reader today, I think they refer to the same person in Chicago. {link}