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DRM Srl is a Milanese company that patented DRM hybrid burr. According to their website they were also the first to produce a on demand grinder.
The DRM hybrid burr is essentially a combination of a conical and flat burr grinding system incorporating both burrs with some subtle...
I'm embarrassed to admit that after operating my bar for 6 months, I'm just getting around to doing some science . I've had the Atago refractometer for a year as well as a pile of syringes and filters, but I've been grinding, dosing, tamping and extracting based on taste so far....
A friend brought back a bag of Cuban coffee beans for me, and I have not yet been able to get a decent extraction. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on what the problem might be. The beans were roasted in the last three months, so not so fresh, and packed in a typical...
I have the Strega for a little less than a year, and I recently bought the Ratio Eight drip coffee machine.
The drip coffee is for the mornings because it is faster to make. My wife and I have found the taste is superior to the Strega.
It is the same coffee that I roasted...
Poking around on the bay awhile back I ran across an auction for a Faema watch. Having never seen any reference to one, took a chance when it ended with no other bids. I am hoping there might be someone out there familiar with such a thing.
On light roasts, personally I can't stand anything much darker than Tim Wendelboe and that definitely contributes. I also think desired strength is important. I'm looking for 12-13% tds at minimum and preferably 16tds%+. It'd be a dream to reliably get well extracted 20%tds+...
Is the entry level harder to achieve for exceptional espresso at home? I don't think so with the advent of inexpensive options like the Flair, high quality hand grinders and the availability of used gear for refurb and restoration. Some members are choosing early in their...
Hello everyone! I'm new on this forum, and I hope I'm posting in the right place. I'm helping my boyfriend (who's a designer) with the creation of a Coffee preparation poster. It's going to feature simple explanations and proportion description of 10 (ish) popular espresso based...