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by roblumba
November 15th, 2022, 11:50 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 40
Views: 3700

Versalab M4 Unboxing and First Espresso

I've had the Versalab for a while now and upgraded the belt but still need to install the upgraded burrs. I've also enjoyed the fact that I don't need to do any distribution technique. In fact, any distribution technique tends to make things worse rather than better. A simple vertical tap and tamp i...
by roblumba
October 25th, 2019, 4:53 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 1237
Views: 139220

What is wow'ing you?

I've order, for the second time, Chromatic Coffee Ethopian Limu Dry and am consistently blown away by the fruity berry creamy balanced taste. It's has the highs and lows that just make it a consistently delicious cup. I've been brewing it primarily as Chemex. I've yet to get as satisfying of an expe...
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by roblumba
April 15th, 2019, 8:19 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1957

Mahlkonig Peak vs. Versalab M3

I also have a Versalab M3. I have noticed that darker roasts do have more volume per gram. Make sense considering the darker roast have more time under heat and losing moisture, etc. The Peet's Espresso in your shot looks very dark, so the 21 gram dose is likely overfilling a lot more in comparison ...
by roblumba
April 15th, 2019, 4:09 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 39
Views: 10460

Versalab M4

I'm getting an upgrade kit for my Versalab M3 soon. I'll also post some experience feedback on here after I install it. Of course, if I have any issues, I'll be communicating to John first to give him due chance to respond to any issues!
by roblumba
January 15th, 2019, 10:40 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 5
Views: 888

Conical burrs or flat burrs for separation of flavors on light roast?

I'm not convinced that the conical burrs don't have an active role in the end result in the cup. I think that the conical might solve a problem that flat burrs can have, inconsistent distribution of fines. The conical section acts not only to break the beans so that the flat section focuses on finis...
by roblumba
September 13th, 2012, 9:47 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 2276

Leaky La Marzocco GS3 Steam Boiler Drain Valve

I bought one of the first batches of GS3's, so it's 4 years old or more. I don't keep it on 24x7. I know people have mentioned it's best for the machine, but since I'm not here 24x7, I don't trust the machine to always operate properly. I guess the only risk I would be concerned about it a malfunction
by roblumba
September 10th, 2012, 12:48 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 7
Views: 2276

Leaky La Marzocco GS3 Steam Boiler Drain Valve

The symptoms started with the steam boiler overfilling and causing the OPV to make loud noises. I turned off the machine and had to go to work, so I didn't have time to investigate. After opening the GS3 I noticed quite a mess around the steam boiler drain valve. Evidence of water dripping and causi...
by roblumba
August 26th, 2011, 1:23 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 18
Views: 12702

Best Milk Substitute?

Perhaps try moving to a cold coffee drink. Steaming soy or almond milk just seems hopeless to me. It's amazing how an espresso drink takes on a totally new flavor when it's chilled. And I'm guessing that soy and almond milk taste best cold rather than warm. Americano is okay, but if I was going to d...
by roblumba
August 26th, 2011, 11:32 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 28
Views: 3819

Your Favorite Basket(s)?

I've been camped on my LM Triple for probably a year or more and using primarily Barefoot beans with the triple basket. This morning, out of curiousity, I dumped my dose and weighed it: 21 grams. And typically I'll do a full 2 ounce at 25 seconds from the 21 gram triple basket. I've been liking it, ...
by roblumba
July 29th, 2011, 10:05 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 1
Views: 251

Funny Craigslist Ad: Coffee for Pot

Check it out. Whoever this is just reposted the ad. He's cringing, I mean persistent. {link} He added this bit in an effort for more progress. "PLEASE STOP THOSE FLAGGIN FOOLS FROM TOUCHING " Does he want me to stop other "flaggin fools". I certainly have no control over such things. Or does he