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by JavaMD
December 30th, 2023, 6:09 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 28
Views: 1099

RDT causing channeling?

Interesting Chris, Maybe I should move to Florida to fix the channeling! It makes no sense to me either why RDT would cause it but it is the variable that seems to "cause" channeling. Haven't taken the Londinium apart and cleaned it in a while will do so and see if it changes things. Steve
by JavaMD
December 29th, 2023, 2:10 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 28
Views: 1099

RDT causing channeling?

Nick, I Haven't used a paper filter on or under the puck but I think that is worth experimenting with to see how it affects the flow through the puck. I've seen it discussed but haven't used that methodology ... have lots of aeropress filters thought .. both paper and metal. Most of my roasts are li...
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by JavaMD
December 29th, 2023, 7:46 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 28
Views: 1099

RDT causing channeling?

I have a first generation Londinium espresso machine and an HG-1 grinder. I dose 18 g of coffee and have my grinder dialed in to give a nice shot. I have been struggling with channeling and have tried multiple combs to redistribute. Sometimes that gives a great shot. Lately I've been using the BH Au...
by JavaMD
April 12th, 2022, 11:04 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 4
Views: 260

Anyone have a current contact for Santoker?

Kevin, I have a Revolution 500 ... from the first batch Dustin imported (rip). looks like you tried the WeChat route. I would suggest you contact Randy Harper at Buckeye Coffee Roasters either through 844.522.6333 or {link} as they imported some of these roasters (I picked up a new gas gague from th...
by JavaMD
January 21st, 2022, 11:40 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 2430
Views: 187027

Greens Alert

Report on Klatch coffee Ethiopia Uraga Guji Anerobic Natural Gr1 Short version - don't buy it. Long version - Bought 10 pounds as was really looking forward to a berry filled Ethiopian Coffee. Opened a 5# bag and was immediately met with aroma of ferment / vinegar / fruit. The first two overwhelmed ...
by JavaMD
January 13th, 2022, 5:21 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 2430
Views: 187027

Greens Alert

Ethiopia Blue/Blackberry - from Klatch - hadn't seen this posted here (might have missed it) Saw this today and ordered some greens .... will let you know how it goes. {link} Interesting processing: "Farmers selectively handpick ripe cherry and deliver it to the station. At intake, employees visuall...
by JavaMD
May 28th, 2021, 2:06 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 8
Views: 2283

Cupping Your Roast - Grind Size

Kruve sifters lists grind sizes and for SCA cupping the grind size is between 500 -1200 microns. If you have Kruve sifting set you can dial it in to around 800-900 and in the hunt. they sell a "Brewler" which is a fairly inexpensive grind size / whole bean size measuring stick that is pretty handy.
by JavaMD
July 12th, 2020, 5:10 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 11
Views: 666

What causes flick after drying, before 1st crack?

I'm not sure ... but I've noticed it also. I decrease my flame by a bit on my roaster as my first reduction in heat about 30 - 45 seconds before drying (300 deg f for me) and seems to avoid it. Some coffees are more likely to do this but haven't found a pattern. I asked
by JavaMD
May 30th, 2020, 10:07 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 98
Views: 10149

Coffee Roasting-Best Practices- Scott Rao [Book]

Heard it was coming out .. just ordered it .. thanks for the heads up! Steve
by JavaMD
May 26th, 2020, 11:51 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Afterburner and other roast pollution solutions

I have taken some classes from Willem Boot and remember his discussion of this cleaner .. know he has a client in downtown LA and no complaints from the neighborhood around his roaster ... don't know the scale or the price but uses water to clean the air. {link} Steve