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by lonewolfbefree
January 9th, 2008, 8:17 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 109
Views: 7586

Other Hobbies (passions, obsessions?)

I love cycling and salt water aquariums. Due to a semi-recent downsize in my life, I do not currently have an aquarium up. Once I finish my degree and move on to grad school, then I will probably get one up and running again. For now, all I can afford (LOL) is my espresso habit
by lonewolfbefree
January 9th, 2008, 8:04 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1636

The 200-350 Dollar Grinder

Is this going to be an espresso only grinder, or used for press, drip etc? I love my Virtuoso. It is espresso capable, and does a great job at press coffee
by lonewolfbefree
January 5th, 2008, 4:13 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 39
Views: 37420

When did this espresso extraction go blond? [video quiz]

I choose E, but it was between E and F. I choose E due to the cone collapse and the striping disappearing. My monitor at work doesn't have the greatest quality, however
by lonewolfbefree
January 4th, 2008, 3:00 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 16
Views: 3503

Cleaning Grinder Between Blends

I am not a fan of oily beans either. I have found that my best guide to espresso is taste, and I let taste be the minimum standard that I judge by. I am glad to find that I can spend less time cleaning my grinder(s), and that shot taste should not be affected. I make a
by lonewolfbefree
January 4th, 2008, 11:34 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 16
Views: 3503

Cleaning Grinder Between Blends

Ok, so it looks like I am doing a little cleaning overload. OCD, yeah, I will take that. I guess it comes from the fact that I do work in a lab and I am a Chem major (':oops:') Thanks for the feedback
by lonewolfbefree
January 3rd, 2008, 12:54 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 16
Views: 3503

Cleaning Grinder Between Blends

I was wondering, how do you clean your grinders between coffees? I rarely buy the same coffee back to back, and the following is the cleaning regiment that I do between those coffees. I currently have a Virtuoso grinder (as of next week I will have a Mazzer mini too ':lol:' ) Here is what I do: