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- February 2nd, 2015, 12:12 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2226
New (Free) Gwilym Davies Barista Training Videos
I think Mr. Davies presentation skills are top-notch and the quality of the video and sound are very good. I've subscribed and eagerly await the rest of the series!
- May 19th, 2014, 12:22 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3492
Elusive coffee tastes - ready to give up!
I wholeheartedly agree with the book excerpt. I am much more successful describing a wine, beer or coffee to my friends by using comparisons to tastes we already know. They immediately know what I mean and it is useful to them in making a decision
- January 2nd, 2014, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1803
Odd scale buildup and corrosion on boiler fitting - La Marzocco Strada
After waving hands will come a new name (ElectroChemicalGremlins) for the observation that will substitute for real knowledge in all subsequent conversations
- November 11th, 2013, 12:13 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11033
Espresso 101: Flavor adjustment diagram
Thanks for the intuitive diagram - I'm putting a copy next to my grinder!
- August 26th, 2013, 12:21 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14971
Steaming soy milk?
Trader Joe's unsweetened soy milk works fine. I stretch more than I would with milk and get a uniform texture
- May 6th, 2013, 12:29 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1301
Jura J6 Super Automatic or Saeco?
It seems that you could test out your idea that a superauto could produce high quality coffee by asking your friend who has one to demo it for you. Pay attention to the flavor of the coffee. I noticed that you are not happy with your Aeropress experience. I've had one for years and while it is
- April 15th, 2013, 12:06 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 7
- Views: 797
Can wet aroma be a guide to proper extraction?
I tried the idea with an Aeropress. I had a hard time distinguishing changes in aroma over time. I wonder if the small amount of water relative to the amount of coffee diminishes the effect. I'll be switching to a different blend soon and will try again
- January 28th, 2013, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3175
Leveling vs. Settling
That is a beautiful funnel! Do you also turn a wooden WDT "needle"
- January 21st, 2013, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1006
The Professional Barista's Handbook
Eric, Do you mean that for $4 Kinko's will cut off the spine, drill the holes and install a spiral binding? That would be fantastic for cookbooks too
- May 31st, 2011, 12:30 pm
- Forum: News and Suggestion Box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1167
Sherman Chong joins Team HB
Sherman, Thank you for committing your time to a really useful site. I look forward to reading more of your contributions!