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by shawndo
March 13th, 2024, 1:42 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Gold standard for V60 pour over?

This was my first recipe and still one of the best. I started very strict to the numbers as a starting point, but then after I became more familiar with what parameters actually make a difference, i started to lay back a little. Now I mainly keep the weights precise and adjust the grind/total time d...
by shawndo
April 17th, 2023, 9:01 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 6
Views: 281

Kafatek MC3 - Secondary arrow

per denis, the 3m automotive vinyl wrap is actually what he uses
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by shawndo
April 3rd, 2022, 8:33 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 14
Views: 1085

New Arduino Victoria black Eagle VA833

do it! i may or may not have purchased an apartment just so i could drill a hole into the granite for plumbing. totally worth it!
by shawndo
November 24th, 2021, 12:41 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 38
Views: 4706

What is your most unexpectedly useful accessory?

8oz ball jars. weigh/dose/grind coffee and for freezer storage. i like the smaller sizes because i can reach the inside bottom with my fingers when i clean them. Don't need a brush or anything. Also, smaller freezing batches
by shawndo
November 9th, 2021, 5:43 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 1022

Best espresso machine for someone who rarely steams milk

I was never interested in levers. I'm not a analog/hipster/vintage sort of person, but the minimalism definitely appeals to me and it didn't bother me at all for the 10-12 months or so that I used it for my "daily driver". The ability to completely refurbish it with regular handtools is also a plus....
by shawndo
November 9th, 2021, 12:19 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 18
Views: 1022

Best espresso machine for someone who rarely steams milk

I used an Alexia for several years as an espresso-only machine. it has a steam function that I used maybe 3 times. {link} If I were in your spot however, I would be trying to get a used Olympia Cremina
by shawndo
June 3rd, 2021, 7:23 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 23
Views: 1236

Could I do this with an Olympia Cremina SL?

the regular cremina with a piston/gauge kit from naked-portafilter/gabor would let you freehand whatever pressure you want. i can do a consistent 9bar shot relatively easily. (more force than you'd think) another option would be a barista model cafelat robot which also comes with a gauge as mentione...
by shawndo
January 28th, 2021, 7:24 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 672

Enjoying my new Linea Mini - But wondering about the Cremina

any serious espresso-er has 2 grinders and 2 machines! what if one needs to have some work or you need to wait for plumb parts or gaskets or something like that. having a backup like a cremina or a robot is reasonable. Not to mention they are art and you can store them on a display shelf
by shawndo
November 20th, 2020, 3:44 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 7
Views: 1212

Single dose: (1) beans in, then grinder on or (2) grinder on, then beans

(2) grinder on, then beans is gentler on the grinder, but most are sturdy enough these days that it doesn't matter either way. This is also the most popular as far as I am aware. Most important thing is that you do it the same way every time for consistency in the grind
by shawndo
November 4th, 2020, 1:10 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 3408
Views: 306701

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

highend vocabulary: "separation of instruments" vs "separation of flavors"