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- May 23rd, 2017, 8:03 am
- Forum: Blog
- Replies: 19
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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 ...
- May 13th, 2017, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Buy/Sell
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[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...
- April 9th, 2017, 11:02 pm
- Forum: Blog
- Replies: 19
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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...
- February 3rd, 2017, 11:57 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 608
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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
- 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"
- November 18th, 2016, 12:09 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11509
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...
- November 17th, 2016, 9:18 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11509
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...
- October 31st, 2016, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 64
- Views: 3870
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...
- October 29th, 2016, 12:07 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4254
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,...
- October 29th, 2016, 12:46 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4254
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...