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by slowhand
April 21st, 2010, 6:30 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 5
Views: 587

Understanding A Roast Problem

Jman, It's not the greens. I'm drinking from four different roasts I did of this same bean from Gen-X. While I like the City + roast the best, they're all fine, other than a slightly ashy taste at Full City+, which resulted from my roasting error. The City+ is just like what you've been describing y...
by slowhand
April 2nd, 2010, 10:16 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 200
Views: 13597

Whats In Your Coffee Roaster This Week

This week: Peru COCLA Bolivia Fair Trade & Organic Papua New Guinea Sigri AA
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by slowhand
March 27th, 2010, 2:46 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 94
Views: 6983

Charging at a High ET without Tipping/Scorching/Charring?

Rama, Pretty simple probe "installation". How long have you been using it that way? Do you find it consistent? Do you think it's as accurate and consistent a placement as the bean chute cover or the back of the chamber? I'm considering getting a probe but didn't really want to hassle with the drilli...
by slowhand
March 15th, 2010, 8:56 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 5
Views: 1253

Measuring dose by weight vs volume for brewing (not espresso)?

Thanks guys, that's what I figured. Just wondered 'cause the chart I saw gave coffee to water ratios in both weight and by tablespoons, and the Techivorm manual says by scoop, which they provide. Jman, I also have a .01 to 2000g. scale that I've been using for coffee. Love it
by slowhand
March 15th, 2010, 5:43 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 5
Views: 1253

Measuring dose by weight vs volume for brewing (not espresso)?

Is it better to weigh my brewing dose or measure by volume (scoops)? I've been weighing my coffee to brew and noticed a big difference in volume depending on how light or dark I roast. Which is the best way and why? I know for espresso it's better to weigh ("discussion") but most espresso roasts are...
by slowhand
March 9th, 2010, 12:18 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 10
Views: 3168

How to Roast to City, City+ on a Hottop?

Thanks, guys. Henry, I'll try your profile tomorrow. What bean and batch size was it for? I'm working my way thru a 5lb. bag of Colombian Huila Monserrate to get the hang of things on the Hottop. Any recommended adjustments based on this bean? Congrats, by the way, for both Dream Camp and the Roast
by slowhand
March 8th, 2010, 9:28 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 10
Views: 3168

How to Roast to City, City+ on a Hottop?

Thanks Jim, How long can I or should I stretch the time from first crack to the end of the roast with city+? Everything I read says how important this is but I don't know if it applies to the lighter roasts also. What should be my target time from 1C till I dump for city and city
by slowhand
March 8th, 2010, 12:52 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 10
Views: 3168

How to Roast to City, City+ on a Hottop?

Just getting the hang of my new hottop (seven roasts). I've had good success with full city and full city+. I understand the importance of stretching the finishing ramp and have been able to get four to five minutes after first crack begins to end of roast. I'm looking for advice on profiling city a...
by slowhand
March 2nd, 2010, 9:03 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1965
Views: 329136

Custom Wood for your Espresso Machine

Dave, I tried to reach you by e-mail a couple times the other day but not sure if they went thru. Did you receive them or didn't they go thru? Glenn K
by slowhand
March 1st, 2010, 6:00 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 3
Views: 742

Must-have Roasting Information

Thanks guys. I definitely plan on checking out the Boot articles and buying David's book. I did read the "How to Home Roast" by Ken Fox, it was a wealth of info for someone at my stage. I don't do espesso at home, yet, but I can probably still learn something about darker roasts. I do drink all SOs