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- 1 minute ago
- Forum: Coffee Brewing
- Replies: 23
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Dull, flat flavour with V60 and 1Zpresso SP6
A quick update after putting into practice all the suggestions received. I brewed some Geisha beans, very light roasted (2/5 roast level), and other Ethiopian ones, also light roast. Water temperature 92 *C (197.6 F) soft water, grinding as fine as 3.4 to 3.6 on the SP, following Hoffman's 1 Cup V60 recipe. And indeed the results were
- 20 minutes ago
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18
7g VST/LM Single Shot Basket Tips
this is a good read if you haven't seen it already. "What's the best single basket."
- 26 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 14
- Views: 361
Olympia Cremina lever questions after group gasket replacement
Thanks! I'll absolutely pick up some fresh beans as you suggest for future efforts, this is encouraging!
- 33 minutes ago
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2272
Turin DF83 V2 Drifting Zero
Maybe I missed something. Why are you intentionally heating up your grinder? Not only isn't it a commercial duty machine, but heating up burrs is known to be a problem
- 35 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 98
Moving to a flat burr grinder from Sette: what's the best option available in EU right now?
I was looking at the LifeX at the SCA show last week and was impressed by the burrs. Sadly I can tell you nothing about the quality of the grind or the grinder, but the guy in the booth was very passionate about it, far more than the average salesman in most other booths. I guess he had a hand
- 44 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 1653
- Views: 166432
La Marzocco Linea Micra
Congratulations! That's a fun color you chose. I suggest that you try turning the steam wand around 180°
- 51 minutes ago
- Forum: Coffee Brewing
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2558
Fellow Aiden anyone?
you're asking the good question. im at the precipice of shifting from the moccamaster to the Aiden as well. the Aiden is definitely more compelling in terms of features. I only hope it lasts as long. then we'll all be winners
- 57 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 1378
- Views: 191224
Breville Dual Boiler Mods and Maintenance
Hi Peter, I ended up swapping the o-ring which is actually inside the OPV where you adjust the pressure. It seems to have solved the problem with pressure stability and is now sitting at around 10.5 with the blind disc. The gurgling is still there but has decreased, and is certainly less than the two brand new machines I
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 4
- Views: 222
Shot inconsistencies with SSP Cast LS
What grinder are you using? And how do you know it's well aligned?
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Blog
- Replies: 38
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Mazzer Philos Comments
Because I hv bought a gorilla gear 64 for the philos and is considering selling to a friend, was thinking should I do this