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Hey guys, I would like to share with you what my brothers and I have been working on.
We had the idea and built the Sifdis for ourselves so we could practically eliminate one more variable of our espresso making routine. We think it works quite well and would like to get more...
Variable Pressure Infusion Modification Results: Joint project between Mark Barnett, Synesso, and Herkimer Coffee
Below is a document I am sharing, with permission from Synesso, in very raw format.
I came across this document a while ago in a coffee shop near my office...
I'm currently using the SJ, Gaggia Carrezza, and some cinnamon roast Nicaragua. I've been using this setup for about 2 years. I'm refining my techniques but despite weighing in 16g on a scale, leveling the dose, and putting in a good tamp, I'm still getting...
Recently there's been again a lot of discussion about the positive effects of lowering brew pressure/water debit for better espresso extraction. Most of the input concerning this technique comes from people who use the EK43 or Mythos grinder. As these are both grinders with...
Holy cow, words can't express the rage I've felt trying to steam milk. I've got an ECM classika and also a stove top steamer. I've got good turbulation of the milk but the milk never seems to thicken, it just eventually gets too hot and boils. I did have ONE successful time, and...
Ten years ago, the Weiss Distribution Technique ( WDT ) article went live on Home-Barista.com. This methodology introduced two techniques for improving distribution of coffee grinds in the espresso puck: use of a funnel, and stirring the grinds.
A little background, I have a B-Vario and a Gaggia Classic, OPV adjusted and PID. My usual go-to is Redbird either the RedBird Espresso or the Blue Jaguar. I can choke the machine though with either blend in the Coarse: 2 range. For reference the range is roughly Coarse:2 Fine:...
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I have a Compak K10 dosserless grinder with a single-dose hopper. Sometimes I forget I put 17g in the hopper and double dose beans. If I do this, without fail, I have to grind the 34 grams and throw them away and start over, but for the life of me I can't figure out why....