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by shadowfax
May 23rd, 2017, 8:03 am
Forum: Blog
Replies: 19
Views: 29180

Favorite Espressos 2017

Favorite espresso 2017, #3 Coffee #3 was roasted on May 7; I received it on Thursday, May 11. This review was not blind to me: I was aware of the roaster, blend components (pulped natural Brazil, natural process Mexican, and a washed Ethiopian), and the suggested brew parameters: an 18g dose, 28-32 ...
by shadowfax
May 13th, 2017, 3:56 pm
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 928

[SOLD] 2010 Compak K10 Pro Barista

For sale is a Compak K10 Pro Barista in polished aluminum. I've replaced it with a Kafatek Monolith, and no longer use it. This grinder was produced in April of 2010; I bought it (new) in July of 2010 through a local Compak distributor in Houston. It has been in my possession since, seeing light dai...
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by shadowfax
April 9th, 2017, 11:02 pm
Forum: Blog
Replies: 19
Views: 29180

Favorite Espressos 2017

N.B.: I did not evaluate this coffee fully blind-I saw the label for the coffee prior to evaluating it. George Howell Reko Espresso This coffee is an excellent medium-light roasted washed Yirgacheffe. Its dry aroma is fruity and subtle, with a just a hint of chocolate. It makes an excellent espresso...
by shadowfax
February 3rd, 2017, 11:57 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 608
Views: 55954

KafaTek Monolith 68mm conical single-doser

I think Tom is confused. The final invoice is a separate order from the initial deposit. You are referring to your original deposit's order number (2064), and Tom is referring to his final invoice order number. These are in no way comparable
by shadowfax
January 30th, 2017, 10:52 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 62
Views: 4059

Current batch of Monolith Flats is now shipping

Denis posts much more frequently to Instagram. His recent post with the runout check is "here"
by shadowfax
November 18th, 2016, 12:09 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 23
Views: 11418

Geisha tips

That is a natural (dry process) geisha. Not washed. Your mileage may vary, but my experience with natural process geishas (which is admittedly limited) is that they are not as unique in character as washed geishas can be. I'm sure that coffee will be lovely, but it certainly that will be a very diff...
by shadowfax
November 17th, 2016, 9:18 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 23
Views: 11418

Geisha tips

Some of my most memorable coffees have been geishas. * George Howell's "La Esmeralda Mario San Jose" (no longer available, but "Panama La Esmeralda Mario Carnaval" might be a suitable replacement). I got this one in 2014, and enjoyed beautiful, sweet balanced espresso shots rife with delicate, flora...
by shadowfax
October 31st, 2016, 3:37 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 64
Views: 3868

Monolith Flat Mod

I do not think it's a good idea to discuss the Monolith Flat's grind speed changes (or other general aspects of the grinder) in a thread dedicated to a special lid that you made for your Monolith. That is quite a bit more confusing to readers than the "concerns" you seem to have about discussing the...
by shadowfax
October 29th, 2016, 12:07 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 16
Views: 4182

Backflush with or without shower screen?

{video}Sounds like you're describing a situation where people are using way too much detergent and not rinsing properly. Sure, soluble chemicals dissolve at varying rates. If you stuffed a huge amount of Cafiza up the feed tube, you could probably clog the machine before water could dissolve it all,...
by shadowfax
October 29th, 2016, 12:46 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 16
Views: 4182

Backflush with or without shower screen?

So undissolved detergent might go into the 3-way valve and... what? Magically become insoluble? If it can't be dissolved inside that valve by ample volumes of 200°F water passing through the valve under 130 psi or higher pressure, how does one dissolve it? Sorry, but I've heard this before from peop...