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by SantoSerafino
July 9th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 539

A Temperature Profiled Immersion Brewing Method Guided by Smell

Quick update: 50 clicks on the Comandante has me in the ballpark (I believe that's considered its maximum setting, way beyond French press), but I am still comparing the results with my old grind and will no doubt refine the setting
by SantoSerafino
July 6th, 2019, 10:48 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 539

A Temperature Profiled Immersion Brewing Method Guided by Smell

I have a rather embarrassing confession to make. This method has been working for me based on a horrendous grind I've been just 'getting along with' the last few years. I assumed based on various past experiences and reading that when I finally splurged on a nice grinder things would just get better...
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by SantoSerafino
July 4th, 2019, 10:37 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 874

Shot capacity of Robot, Forge, ROK GC, the Flairs?

Thanks everyone for your help. How about output / shot capacity or ratio?
by SantoSerafino
July 4th, 2019, 1:09 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 8
Views: 874

Shot capacity of Robot, Forge, ROK GC, the Flairs?

In trying to help a friend choose an inexpensive espresso start kit I have gone back down the espresso rabbit hole. I've had trouble finding info on maximum (single pull) shot capacity for some of the manual options, especially the current EspressoForge. Can anyone provide that info. or correct what...
by SantoSerafino
July 3rd, 2019, 2:47 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 539

A Temperature Profiled Immersion Brewing Method Guided by Smell

I'm guessing that may be part of what's going on
by SantoSerafino
June 29th, 2019, 9:31 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 539

A Temperature Profiled Immersion Brewing Method Guided by Smell

Going 'forward' there would be less control. Water cools at a specific rate in given conditions, making it do so faster would require some new technique. In my process I can cover a wider range of temperatures in a shorter time using a gas flame. I would also say that you need the most control at the
by SantoSerafino
June 29th, 2019, 4:20 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 539

A Temperature Profiled Immersion Brewing Method Guided by Smell

I've been away from this forum for a long while. I was on a quest for mugs of coffee that taste reminiscent of sweet ristretto shots. I didn't get there in a consistent way (although I have come wonderfully close a few times), but I worked up this method which at this point I'd love to see other
by SantoSerafino
October 23rd, 2009, 6:29 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 16
Views: 2212

My Chemex strategy

Agreed, and for a Chemex that would be ideal. In fact I think that makes this the birthday gift I give to a Chemex-using friend of mine
by SantoSerafino
October 23rd, 2009, 2:37 pm
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 16
Views: 2212

My Chemex strategy

The Pino looks like just about the best electric kettle out there aside from capacity, I don't know why it didn't come up in my searches on Amazon when I was researching kettles this week. Unfortunately for temp-control fiends, + - 3% for a goal temperature of 200 degrees means the temperature could...
by SantoSerafino
October 22nd, 2009, 7:46 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2418
Views: 187717

The Arrarex Caravel

EspressoForge, FWIW I've never had any backflush problems with my machine. Never a ground in the water or any discoloration. I have the double u-cup aluminum cylinder, and I have yet to replace the gaskets or the valve o-ring as they were in good shape to begin with (I have a set from OE sitting wai...