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by tjkoko
November 3rd, 2011, 1:47 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 69
Views: 32573

Opinions of built-in espresso machines like Miele, Bosch, Thermador and Dacor

It's THE Salvatore that I might like to get as a move-up from the manual lever machines that I've owned. I'm looking to make great caps and lattes. alias 'kokopuffs' from some other universe, BDL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by tjkoko
October 25th, 2011, 7:21 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 14
Views: 2805

Getting the best out of Sama/Ponte Vecchio Export

Capacity of the Bosco's boiler is 7 litres, yeah, talk about weight!
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by tjkoko
October 25th, 2011, 5:26 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 14
Views: 2805

Getting the best out of Sama/Ponte Vecchio Export

Wow, when I owned a Sama I simply pulled the lever, fully, once and got around 1 oz give or take and you've just demonstrated what it really takes to pull a 'real' shot. Thanks for the info. ++1 And may I recommend checking out the Bosco unit. Awesome looking! Here:{link} Best, -T
by tjkoko
March 15th, 2009, 11:16 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 15
Views: 33242

How to know grinder burrs are worn out?

Try using shorter screws or a slim washer (aka shim) underneath the originals
by tjkoko
March 15th, 2009, 9:24 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 15
Views: 33242

How to know grinder burrs are worn out?

Perhaps with female threads require thread chasing, cleaning out (realigned) using what's called a BOTTOMING TAP from a tap and die set. Or the screws' length may be too long and deforms when they touch bottom. Be advised that I indicated a bottoming tap as described here: {link}
by tjkoko
March 15th, 2009, 8:45 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 13
Views: 808

Stove-top roasting questions

My experience with the Whirlypop popcorn popper matches Wenxell's. Now, using an electric oven set to 5.5/9, I preheat my Whirlypop for around 6 minutes before pouring in 300g (2/3 pound) of green beans. 1C occurs around 5-6 minutes followed by 2C at around 7-8 minutes. And BTW I, too, burned my fir...
by tjkoko
December 26th, 2008, 4:40 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 7
Views: 505

Aging acidic coffees for espresso

Appreciated, Farmroast. But I thought to post the comment as just an fyi
by tjkoko
December 23rd, 2008, 6:52 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 7
Views: 505

Aging acidic coffees for espresso

Somewhere either at HB or Coffeegeek someone posted that after roasting to espresso stage, the beans are allowed to set for either ten days or two weeks prior to grinding and brewing in order to develop a certain flavor profile. FWIW
by tjkoko
December 3rd, 2008, 6:20 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 750

Two pulls on the Olympia Cremina 67

Whenever I perform a second pull, the shot tastes a bit burned, too
by tjkoko
November 29th, 2008, 6:34 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 13
Views: 750

Two pulls on the Olympia Cremina 67

I'll probably experiment using some shims