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by SAB
June 10th, 2018, 5:01 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 209
Views: 23151

Lyn Weber Workshops EG-1 User Experiences

I agree, lower rpms are better, to a point. Mine lives at 450. I don't notice enough difference (in the cup) down at 300 rpm to be worth the slower pace and interruption to my workflow. The sweet spot is 400-450rpm for me
by SAB
June 10th, 2018, 4:51 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 12
Views: 772

Crown Jewel Ethiopia East Harar Rashid

I find that naturals seem to benefit more than wet processed ones from a bit of rest...3-7 days post roast seems to be the "max flavor zone". Naturals also have a more uneven appearing roast, particularly in the lighter roast zones. I haven't found this coffee to be unusual in that regard
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by SAB
June 1st, 2018, 12:44 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 14
Views: 8952

Monolith vs. EG-1?

The monoliths have a very loyal following, and rightly so... They were part of the new wave of problem-solving single dose grinders for home use (as was the EG-1) that released many of us from the challenges of bringing commercial style grinders home. 1.They are the least expensive grinders that acc...
by SAB
May 31st, 2018, 11:27 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 12
Views: 772

Crown Jewel Ethiopia East Harar Rashid

I've got five roasts under my belt with this lovely coffee. This one (below) seems to be the most blueberry forward. Years ago, early in my roasting career, I roasted a blueberry bomb from a DP Ethiopian. It was with an air popper, unmodified with probes, and it was intoxicating for about three days...
by SAB
March 7th, 2018, 3:13 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 30
Views: 1820

Freezing Coffee Beans For Flavor Improvement

First of all, congratulations on improving your espresso without spending any money, at least for now! I think the benefit of grinding beans from a frozen state is inversely proportional to the quality of the grinder. The "weaker" the grinder, the greater the benefit. For my baratza vario, which is ...
by SAB
February 24th, 2018, 10:06 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 12
Views: 1036

Shot time less important on a lever?

Many pump machines are focusing more on flow. A "slayer shot" is typically focused on long pre-infusion, tight grind, and shot length of 60-90 secs. Taste and enjoy!
by SAB
February 23rd, 2018, 11:54 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 12
Views: 346

Feedback please- Post Roast Density

I think airflow can actually be a confounding factor. That is, it LOOKS like you're changing temperature more than you actually are, when you alter airflow. An example would be, if you increase airflow in anticipation of first crack, and you see an increase in BT probe reading, does that mean your B...
by SAB
February 20th, 2018, 6:05 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 4
Views: 1022

Grind setting for lever vs. pump espresso machine

My experience is that levers (manual, for me) are MORE forgiving of grind than pump machines. It makes sense,because if the grind is off on a lever, I adjust my pressure and I end up with a decent cup. The pump machine doesn't adjust pressure, and just continues on. My grind is coarser with my lever...
by SAB
January 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 79
Views: 7273

Lyn Weber EG-1 Impressions

This is a concept I've pondered, and don't know the real answer to. Perhaps you can shed some light. You've certainly compared more grinders than I have. When I speed up my grinder, my extraction rate is faster, and so to get the same ratio and timing, I must change to a finer setting. I think we sh...
by SAB
January 29th, 2018, 4:04 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 11
Views: 678

Fascinating, convention defying roast from Royal

Thank you for sharing that chart! What a great reference! I don't have either, but I know what my coffees look like! This will be great to refer to when I see a reference to color scale!