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- 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...
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 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....
- 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
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- November 4th, 2020, 1:10 pm
- Forum: Knockbox
- Replies: 3408
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The craziest %#*$ing thing I've seen all day...
highend vocabulary: "separation of instruments" vs "separation of flavors"