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by Tom Compton
March 27th, 2011, 10:08 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 50
Views: 4876

Nominees for "Favorite Espresso Blends 2011" review - discussion

Hi, I too would like to add a coffee for the review. Rituals Double Rainbow (now out of season). This is a nice balanced coffee starts like dark chocolate and has a dark cherry finish. Thanks, Tom
by Tom Compton
February 5th, 2011, 9:40 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 11
Views: 534

I think my pump is toast

I watched your video. Your pump is dialing up pressure to the required 10 bars and holding. Once it hits the 10 bar with a blind basket it goes silent. Sounds and looks okay to me. If you want to investigate further, call the techs at Chris' Coffee Service. They are very helpful
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by Tom Compton
December 31st, 2010, 7:29 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1965
Views: 329134

Custom Wood for your Espresso Machine

Happy New Year Dave Can't wait to get the Olive wood set. Will send images after I install. Tom
by Tom Compton
November 23rd, 2010, 7:29 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 19
Views: 1732

Ritual Coffee - Double Rainbow

You could contact Ritual but the sweet spot is 4-14 days post roast. Three weeks is getting way out there depending on how you store and dose it
by Tom Compton
November 12th, 2010, 2:50 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 3354

Espresso machines for high altitude

I may be able to help you. I live in Reno at 5,000 ft. In fact a quickmill Alexia with a dual PID controller. {link} Because water boils at a low temperature where you live finding a machine with a PID is important. I use two different roasters intelligentsia and ritual coffee. Both have profiles of...
by Tom Compton
November 12th, 2010, 10:20 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 19
Views: 1732

Ritual Coffee - Double Rainbow

I was introduced to ritual roasters by a local shop in Reno-the Hub Coffee Co. I started ordering their double rainbow. If I order on Friday, they roast my order Monday, ship on Tuesday USPS priority and I have it Thursday. The suggest letting it rest 7 days. It is my favorite coffee here is
by Tom Compton
November 6th, 2010, 7:56 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 573

Better steam tip for Quickmill Alexia?

I could use some advice on steam tips for the Quickmill Alexia. I primarily drink espresso without milk. But for the once a day cappuccino I have struggled to make micro foam for latte art. Is there a recommended tip that will do a better job of micro-foam over the supplied two hole tip? I believe the
by Tom Compton
October 22nd, 2010, 6:56 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 32
Views: 3637

So close... yet so undecided: Compak K10 vs. Mahlkonig K30 Vario

I just got the vario last week and I am very happy with it. I would recommend it
by Tom Compton
October 19th, 2010, 10:44 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 19
Views: 4945

Macap M4 vs. Baratza Vario? Which way should I fall

Thanks for all your input. I decided to go with the Vario, not because of the settings: Espresso, Drip, FP. I made the decision based grind quality. I had time to get it out of the box and dial it in yesterday. The results: nice fluffy coffee with little or no clumping that settling easily into
by Tom Compton
October 12th, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 19
Views: 4945

Macap M4 vs. Baratza Vario? Which way should I fall

It is time to move to a stepless grinder. I have been using a Rocky for 8 years and seem to get stuck picking from two settings, none that I am happy with. I seem to have narrowed it down to two grinders: Macap M4 Doser or the Baratza Vario. I see the upsides of