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- November 28th, 2015, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2535
Behmor bean temperature kit?
I roast on a Behmor and I would love to measure the bean temperature. I don't have a metal lathe though, so I can't drill the spindle to accommodate the probe. I wonder if more folks are in my shoes. Honestly, if I had room for a metal lathe in my place, I probably would have got a HotTop or
- September 20th, 2010, 10:59 am
- Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 954
Back in Canada and oh God... the swill...
And Cafe Myriade if you are in Montreal. They pulled some awesome shots for me on their MIRAGE
- July 4th, 2010, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 4
- Views: 267
Tried "Truvia" as a sweetener?
I have tried a lot of artificial sweeteners. While Truvia includes a Stevia extract, it also has erythritol, a sugar compound. There is really no comparison to stevia. The components of Truvia complement each other nicely, and this comes as close as anything I have found to the taste of real sugar. ...
- April 17th, 2010, 1:44 am
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1660
How honest are you about espresso you're served?
Indeed. I am frequently asked: "How was your shot?" If I am asked I will answer openly and honestly. I will usually comment superficially on an obvious defect if there is one. Most of the time I am met with a blasé attitude, and it is clear that my comments are not going to be utilized in any way. T...
- March 22nd, 2010, 8:30 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 8
- Views: 911
The 150 seconds shot
Also don't forget that certain Grinder machine combinations are going to demand brew dwell parameters that might seem extreme to those who own more standard configurations. With my old espresso setup, I would routinely run 45 seconds for a particular blend which demanded a fine grind. With the new e...
- March 19th, 2010, 7:20 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2578
Name brand espresso vs. locally roasted coffee
There are several good references, but a nice easy starting point would be "Blending Basics."
- March 19th, 2010, 7:14 pm
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 59
- Views: 22005
Mason jars versus zip lock bags for storage of roasted coffee
The more careful you are with your freezing technique, the less the flavor will degrade. Naturally, some people will be more forgiving of faults in coffee than others. Likewise, for enthusiasts in a situation where fresh roasted coffee is not readily available, freezing is the best choice, and certa...
- March 14th, 2010, 3:48 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 8
- Views: 815
Espresso going blonde very quickly
When using a crema enhancer in the portafilter, you will be limited to grinds that are essentially too coarse to get you into the "sweet spot." To work around this you can do two things: 1. do a manual "pre-infusion" by starting your water pump and then stopping it for a nominal period of time while...
- March 7th, 2010, 10:51 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 601
Culling: Before or After Roasting?
Also, less commonly, don't forget that it is important to cull beforehand to eliminate rocks, stones, and foreign material
- March 7th, 2010, 10:48 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2104
Alternatives to cow milk
Regarding hemp milk, I have so far tried the brands "Hemp Dream" (made by the same company that makes "Rice Dream" ice cream substitute) and Pacifica Brand hemp milk with similar results. It had not occurred to me to try almond milk because of the very poor protein to carbohydrate ratio. I might do ...