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by Worldman
May 3rd, 2022, 2:10 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 4
Views: 2206

What are these "puck rake" and "puck cap" things?

Thank you guys very much. As far as the distribution tool, I have used a single finger, a.k.a. wire for ~10 years. For me it does eliminate channeling
by Worldman
May 2nd, 2022, 7:30 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 4
Views: 2206

What are these "puck rake" and "puck cap" things?

I see people using some "puck rake" in the porta-filter before it is tamped to stir the ground coffee. It seems to have perhaps 8 wire fingers. What is it and where can I get one? Also, I see other folk using a cap on top of the tamped puck inserting it just before pulling the shot(s). What
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by Worldman
October 5th, 2013, 11:35 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 17
Views: 1201

Retail, Freshness, and Roast Dates

4 months! YIKES!!!! Most high end roasters are roasting every day and want their offerings used in a timely fashion - NOT 4 months later! I have to say that this reminds me of Burger King. When I first went to one in the early 1960's (maybe even late 1950's) they would take your order at one window
by Worldman
October 5th, 2013, 11:19 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 19
Views: 4058

Not so Fresh Market

You guys could buy your beans DIRECT from the roasters thereby assuring that you get fresh roasted coffee. I don't think it fair to hold the roasters responsible for what intermediaries do with their product. I believe that if you bought beans from Stumptown, Intelly, CC, et al they are shipped to y...
by Worldman
November 13th, 2010, 5:57 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306625

The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...

LOL I LOVE the video. Thanks to both Smokedetector & Webgelato for the translation/captioning...though even without them, it is pretty easy to see what is happening. Len
by Worldman
August 5th, 2010, 7:05 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 7108

With what shall Nuova Point cups be replaced?

Has anyone any experience with the Cremaware cups and saucers sold by {link}? Are they interchangeable with NP?
by Worldman
August 1st, 2010, 9:06 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 7108

With what shall Nuova Point cups be replaced?

Sacre Bleu!!! NP cups are being made in China! No wonder Terry quit carrying them. The Inker cups look good as do the ACF. Has anyone any experience with the Cremaware cups and saucers sold by {link}? Are they interchangeable with NP?
by Worldman
July 27th, 2010, 11:49 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 7108

With what shall Nuova Point cups be replaced?

The Nuova Point cups I so dearly love are no longer sold by Espresso Parts! (Dam you, Terry!) One can still buy them at Amazon (in a style I do not want!) or they are on backorder at {link}. There may be a couple of other places where they can "sort of" be had. My dilemma is that
by Worldman
June 27th, 2010, 7:16 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 14
Views: 4744

Le Nez du Cafe

How/where does one get said "kit"?
by Worldman
June 22nd, 2010, 12:53 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 37
Views: 5347

Origin and Purpose of Doser

Hmmm...is it possible that uber-fresh beans, i.e. 1 hour post roast, can be consumed sooner if ground and allowed to sit for some hours? Will the de-gas process be quickened enough to allow consumption of a good tasting espresso, i.e. one that is not harsh or gassy? Len <---- can't wait to get my ju...