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Trouble pulling sumatra takengon

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Link to "Trouble pulling sumatra takengon"by Fire and Ice on Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:34 pm

I'm not sure why this is but I'm have trouble getting a decent shot out of this coffee. Sprites, channeling, uneven extractions you name it. Just when I'm starting to pull consistent shots this coffee gives me problems. I have tried the usual techniques: adjusting grind, dosing level, etc.. Anyone else have similar experience with this one? fwiw I roasted the latest try to FC+
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Link to "Trouble pulling sumatra takengon"by another_jim on Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:40 pm

100% Sumatras need ultra-fine grinding. Don't worry about pulling ristrettos, that's a success; just prevent the gush. In most cases, these do not make terrific SO, although a higher grown Lintong or Tawar can be an exception.
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Link to "Trouble pulling sumatra takengon"by Fire and Ice on Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:42 am

Thanks for the insight, unfortunately my stepped grinder may be a limiting factor to get the most out of this coffee. As for the sumatra I am experimenting with numerous SO espresso's at this time. Trying to find a diamond in the rough as it were.
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Link to "Trouble pulling sumatra takengon"by John P on Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:57 pm

I believe at FC to FC+ this can make a nice SO espresso. I have a batch to the left of me right now...
I've been experimenting a lot with SO espresso pulled as single, or single ristretto. These thick bodied, sweet and syrupy shots seem to have a dimension that you just can't get in the doubles. On this particular bean you will get an intense plum note surrounded by more "earthy" chocolate tones. Not the best SO, but dialed in, it's quite nice.
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