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Since the Filter3 basket was released (and even before), there was a lot of chatter about filter media, including statements from John Buckman and Scott Rao about the history of its development etc. Could alternate media be used? Many suggestions have been pitched. Having quite...
I'm pretty sure most wouldn't spend any effort to use their grinder differently for such negligible amount of retention. Well, this is the average retention I measured across 16 shots using MHW blind shaker. 0.57 gram in total, 0.036 gram on average for each shot. I don't think...
I have a brand new Breville Dual Boiler (BES920XL) and Smart Grinder Pro, fresh out of the box. I'm relatively new to making espresso, and this community helped me learn so much when getting started, so I thought I'd reach out here for help with dialing in, as I've only made a...
Recently, I shared my experience here buying two of Pullman's biggest baskets (25g and 28g). Since I was really aiming for making two espressos simultaneously for use in cappuccinos for my wife and I on my Decent DE1, a spouted portafilter seemed ideal, but really, one big...
Hey all, I've been sort of re-lurking after a while away from the hobby.
I'm coming from using an Espro 30 pound (I think) tamper from many years ago. So all this new palm level stuff, self leveling -and- pressure tampers, etc is new to me. I have watched several youtube vids,...
Hi, I have good beans and the recipe is 1:1.5 in 30sec from start to finish, first drop at 5 sec, no pre-infusion, water temp 89c.
The coffee is very acidic at the beginning, and after few seconds (after taste), it's good dark chocolate and the mouth feel is like drinking melted...
I'm new to the world of V60. I know there's hundreds of videos on how to do it. Is there one gold standard by a renowned professional? Looking for weights, time, pouring speed, motion etc..
Hello friends, about a year ago I fell in love with espresso and since then I make a cup or two every day. Recently, I have been experiencing an issue where my latte will taste fantastic right after making it but then will start to taste fishy about 5 - 10 minutes later.
