I can't see a picture. Are you using real Chemex filters? As in, are they super thick? How dark is your roast? My Chemex brews are pretty clean, but I can see a thin sheen if I hold it in the light just a certain way. {image}

So, I measured temperatures with Eric's thing at 93C to 98C "brew temp" setting (no water flowing), and found a consistent +2C offset. So I figure if I see 95 on Eric's thing, this is what VBM consider to be a brew temp of 93 (that is to say a group head temp of 93 at some unknown location). If

Oops, I was looking at their old site. +1. I've said as much here in other threads. I still have Lido 1 #002, and I won't part with it

Dear coffee-community, I want to get your feedback on brewing light roasted coffees like almost anything from the Barn (Berlin roaster) or comparable light roasts. I really enjoy funky and fruity (anaerobic / fermented) light roasts - but I struggle with the following scenario: In order to bring out the sweetness of those coffees I

Tampers are like anything as in you can buy/use mild to wild. Personally have never felt the need to focus on a certain amount of pressure to be applied as for yrs I've been into grinding finer, dosing heavier and applying just enough pressure for even compaction. Several yrs ago I decided to get a quality palm tamper and it

A roaster I've recently been impressed with is 94 Celsius out of Montreal. The Covalent blend is really solid. It's not a classic dark Italian style shot but more of a solid, balanced darkish medium. consistent over multiple orders. Definitely try the Manic blend. Tony is usually spot on with his recommendations for the classic profile stuff

Still looking

Dear ira, Thank you for your reply! Then it makes sense that there is a knob in this position. Thank you very much for your help. It's my first time working with a vintage machine, so there are a lot of things I don't know. I would be happy if you could continue to teach me

Glad to hear ShotClock that you machine is in motion! DHL works differently from country to country is my experience, ACS Vostok managed to come into the house last Friday and I am beyond happy with it and the coffee it produces! Even the package is high quality, I don't want to throw it away Nerdchills lvl high

I am currently waiting for my 102mm black 01, Early March Dispatch. I was told they are planning to test Thursday/Friday this week for my order, and if the grinder passes the tests it's ready for shipment