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by Anthony
June 17th, 2010, 4:19 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 37
Views: 5343

Origin and Purpose of Doser

I have recently heard (going back to the makers of Cimbali grinders) that the original purpose of the doser on the grinder was to allow the beans to degas (again) after grinding. Certainly, unattended grinds resting in the doser can get stale quickly. Yet, as I understand it, the thought was/is that...
by Anthony
April 4th, 2010, 10:34 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 19
Views: 3023

Alternatives for wife: Aeropress? Technivorm? Other?

Hi Ken: If you are going to go with the aeropress, you should check out these alternative instructions: Here is a link to Klaus Thompsen's updated instructions for the "inverted" method of the Aeropress: {link} I just discovered the aeropress, and here is a note about my experience with it from an e...
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by Anthony
April 3rd, 2010, 8:25 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 2482

Copenhagen: Coffee Collective

While I was a visiting professor last month in Copenhagen, I (and my family) made my/our first stop Coffee Collective, the "home" of Klaus Thomsen, World Barista Champion of 2006. He is a co-owner of CC along with Peter Dupont, Casper Engel Rasmussen and Linus Torsater. See {link}. {image} {image}
by Anthony
December 20th, 2009, 4:32 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 1
Views: 199

Sensory Lab: New Spot in Melbourne

For those already in or heading down under, there is a new specialty coffee place in the already coffee-rich city of Melbourne. The place is appropriately called the "Sensory Lab" and was opened by Salvatore Malatesta. I would love to hear more about it. Well, really, I would love to visit, but in l...
by Anthony
November 29th, 2009, 3:01 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 15
Views: 5662

Scottie Callaghan Dosing Tools

I mentioned in an earlier post concerning some recent travels that I had encountered the Scottie Callaghan dosing tools ({link}). Interesting idea, and at about $100-110, they would probably be a fun gift idea, spreading them out over eight nights of Channukah or twelve days of Christmas . A little ...
by Anthony
November 17th, 2009, 9:46 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 1233

Follow-Up on Coffee in Melbourne, Sydney

Thanks, Abe. Please let me/us know what you find. I plan to visit again, and there was so much that I did not get a chance to visit. Campos in Sydney also comes highly recommended. Anthony
by Anthony
November 17th, 2009, 9:44 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 1233

Follow-Up on Coffee in Melbourne, Sydney

Yes, and if you find a buyer, let me know, too! Anthony
by Anthony
October 17th, 2009, 8:05 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 10
Views: 1233

Follow-Up on Coffee in Melbourne, Sydney

Let me thank all of you again who gave me such helpful advice on where to find good coffee in Melbourne and Sydney. This is a follow-up and "report" on what I was able to do while I was "down under." IN GENERAL, I found the coffee scene in at least these parts of Australia to be much
by Anthony
September 29th, 2009, 12:02 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Traveling to Oz: Melbourne and Sydney

Thanks again to all of you for your recommendations! I'll do my best to hit all these places , but at the very least, I'll plan to report back regarding the places I was able to visit. Anthony
by Anthony
September 23rd, 2009, 10:16 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Traveling to Oz: Melbourne and Sydney

Fantastic. Thanks very much. (Chris also mentioned Mecca in Sydney). If I am fortunate enough to make the rounds, I will try to give a report. In the meantime, it's very helpful. Anthony