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- Forum: Buying Advice
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Who's still buying conventional tampers?
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
- 10 minutes ago
- Forum: Coffees
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Canadian Roaster Recommendations
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
- 11 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2
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How to use vintage faema President 1958
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
- 55 minutes ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 54
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ACS waiting times
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
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Grinders
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Option-O Lagom 01 Discussion
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
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 92
Who's still buying conventional tampers?
I've thought about purchasing a new tamper several times, but my Quickmill came with a solid tamper, so I've just resisted the temptation all these years
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 42
How to use vintage faema President 1958
I think I remember someone mentioning they were to shut off the water to the sight glass in case it's broken. Someone who know better will hopefully correct me if I'm wrong
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 22
- Views: 812
Highest chance of success - roasters
Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts and experience. I have access to some decent local roasters and they charge $15-$20 for a 12oz bag. Given the wide range of comments, I think I'll start with a cheap option (I already own a heat gun) and see where that gets me