Nick Cho teases new filter cone design - Page 3

#21: Post by **johnny4lsu** » October 21st, 2016, 2:13 pm

I am

send me one

Just kidding. I own one of each, but I'm no expert.

#22: Post by **Headala** » October 21st, 2016, 2:26 pm

Good luck with the new product! I'm not an expert

#23: Post by **Boldjava** » October 21st, 2016, 5:15 pm

Nick wrote:...

Question: Who (if anyone) are known as the Kalita Wave aficionados on H-B? Perhaps one or two of them might want to be one of our testers?

Yakster, in San Jose.

#24: Post by **Bob_McBob** » October 21st, 2016, 5:15 pm

Nick wrote:Question: Who (if anyone) are known as the Kalita Wave aficionados on H-B? Perhaps one or two of them might want to be one of our testers?

Kalita Wave aficionado right here

I've been using both sizes since mid-2011 back when 49th Parallel used to stock them up here in Canada. Definitely easier to find (white) filters these days. I have an ancient video on Youtube I should really update. I would love to test the new Wave-style dripper.

#25: Post by **johnny4lsu** » October 21st, 2016, 5:16 pm

Nick wrote:Yeah, working on a couple new things; hoping to launch both before the end of the year. This new dripper (test production run) will be unveiled at the Seoul Cafeshow next month, and it's a joint project between my good buddy Youngmin Lee (a.k.a. 'Topbarista') and me. There's more to it than just smaller holes though, which you can see if you look a little closer and with some imagination. I fully expect to see knockoffs from Chinese companies within weeks, which is why we're trying to keep the full feature set quiet until it's ready. Some simple and elegant solutions that yield some meaningful value and easier access to better brewing.

As for the Ninja Coffee Bar, yeah, I think my article says what I need to say on the topic. I didn't think it would actually turn out to be a good brewer, but I've gotten to know some of the folks over there, and I've been impressed by what they've been able to do considering their target user base.

Question: Who (if anyone) are known as the Kalita Wave aficionados on H-B? Perhaps one or two of them might want to be one of our testers?

TomC writes some bang up reviews. I'd definitely send one his way.

#26: Post by HB » October 21st, 2016, 11:21 pm

Nick wrote:Yeah, working on a couple new things; hoping to launch both before the end of the year.

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#27: Post by **Nick** » October 23rd, 2016, 2:37 pm

My mistake. Won't post again!

December 13th, 2016, 8:18 am

Variable flow rate:

#29: Post by **Shenrei** » December 15th, 2016, 8:26 am

That variable flow rate looks like it's going to be useful in so many ways. For example, with Yemen coffees, I notice a much faster flow. I see this being useful with different roast levels as well. This also might be the EK-43s answer for pourover (eg Kalita). With the EK-43, I found it very difficult to get a cup that showed the grinder's true potential. The flow rate would always be too fast, and grinding finer did not always solve the problem because then the whole 'profile' would taste off, especially if I was going for clarity instead of body. Four out of five times, what I'd brew on the Forte would come out better than the EK. There were however, those uncommon cups that I somehow managed to brew correctly on the EK that blew me away, and were better than the Forte, but it just wasn't repeatable.

You'll also be able to experiment with larger and smaller grind sizes while having a sort-of control over water contact time. Anyone that's sieved for pourover before has probably run into the problem where the flow-rate is too fast. You can grind finer and sieve again, but it just doesn't taste as good as your preferred grind setting.

On another note, I pretty much consider myself a Kalita expert. I use the 155/185 everyday, and it's my go-to method 90 percent of the time.

#30: Post by **Boldjava** » December 15th, 2016, 8:57 am

jesse wrote:Variable flow rate:

Are those extraction holes going to get clogged with fines and be a bugger to clean?