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by jfrescki
June 8th, 2022, 9:32 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 56
Views: 3405

Red Bird Changes

I hadn't ordered Redbird espresso in years because I thought it was ashy even when Jeff owned it, however I still mix Sweet Blue with any of their Yirgacheffe offerings 50/50 and it's been great for all preparations. Although I have to admit my current order seems a bit off, but even my previous one...
by jfrescki
January 26th, 2022, 6:26 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 43
Views: 6801

Niche Zero: To RDT or Not to RDT

I let it run quite a while until after I see no more grinds exiting. But that's not the problem. Without water there's so much static in the cup that I can't get the coffee out of grinds cup. Here's the mess I get without RDT. 5 months after I bought it so about 10 lb of coffee.
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by jfrescki
January 24th, 2022, 9:19 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 43
Views: 6801

Niche Zero: To RDT or Not to RDT

I didn't realize they were aginast it. I use it b/c without there's always static and small retention. For me it's the terrible static. I've been using mine since August and it hasn't abated
by jfrescki
November 5th, 2021, 1:30 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 18
Views: 3322

Trader Joe's Barista Espresso

Thanks for the post. Since I'm regularly at TJ's, it's certainly worth a try
by jfrescki
September 22nd, 2021, 1:44 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3406
Views: 306592

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

Daily Coffee News article about Brazil burning its coffee production during the great depression: {link}
by jfrescki
June 16th, 2021, 2:16 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1252

Buying advice thinking about La Spaziale Dream T

Well my Mini Vivaldi is still running strong after 11 years, although about five years ago I found my brew boiler element was touching the back of the boiler and causing failures. I fixed that by making a spacer out of the end plate on a failed element. I guess that's a pretty involved fix, but OTHE...
by jfrescki
February 22nd, 2021, 6:44 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 21
Views: 3349

Technivorm half vs full pot

My wife occasionally brews that much just for her using 20g but doesn't get great results. Of course she's not changing the grind from our 1/2 pot, just the dose
by jfrescki
February 11th, 2021, 5:09 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 23
Views: 1078

USPS shipping times

Funny that this thread just popped up for me. I ordered from two roasters, both shipped USPS: 1) Shipped on 2/9 from San Francisco and got to me today 2/11 in NJ. 2) Shipped from Salt Lake City on 2/8 and just left Indianapolis at 1:57am this morning 2/11. Who knows when I'll get
by jfrescki
February 8th, 2021, 9:46 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 410

La Spaziale Mini - hands free tank refill

I've been covering my tank with plastic wrap for years and it stops any slimy buildup. I still clean my tank once per week, but it's always slime-free!
by jfrescki
November 21st, 2020, 10:02 am
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 21
Views: 3349

Technivorm half vs full pot

But really, if I'm entertaining, it's nice to get everyone their coffee instead of "what's it worth to you to get your coffee first?"