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How does the size of the opening of the grinder catch cup compare to the basket? If the cup is same size or smaller, you can put the PF "over" the cup, flip them over together, then lift the cup. Shake the cup well first to de-clump. A little mounding is probably ideal (to pack down into ideal

Its not as easy as you think

If you can see the beans through a widow why use a trier?

Little strong fruit to be had these days. Last good coffee was Israel Degafa from Compass. I just ordered 2 more lbs, but folks said the later roasts weren't quite as amazing. The long thread here details what is going on with lack of fruit bombs including a link to a long piece about Ethiopian coffee policy and other factors

The "HB Philos review" is now live. There's a "comment thread" in the blog forum for questions, or you can comment here

I have your machine. FYI you can run the shot in manual mode: basically you hold the button for as long as you want to preinfuse (limit 8s) then release to start full pressure. Press again to stop. Limit 60s total. See manual for more info. I usually have a scale running and stop the shot when I

A good video on Liberica and Excelsa coffee from Roast Rebels with Tobias Seewer. The coffee looks much larger and cleaner than the Batangas Liberica I picked up from New Orleans Coffee Imports. More information and roast profiles here: {link} {video}

MACAP M7 Grinder with Autotamp attachment. Timer switch. Doser. Stepless adjustments. 800W motor with 68 mm burrs, replaced in June 2020. Also have the 1.5 kg hopper. The glass Torr hopper was an extra $300. Replaced due to purchasing Lagom P64. Prefer local pickup in Cincinnati or Indianapolis. Do not have original box but can ship at buyers expense

I would also suggest checking out Prodigal. Their coffees are all very fruit forward and true to the listed tasting notes