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- June 10th, 2018, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 209
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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
- June 10th, 2018, 4:51 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 12
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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
- June 1st, 2018, 12:44 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 14
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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...
- May 31st, 2018, 11:27 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 12
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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...
- March 7th, 2018, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1826
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 ...
- 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!
- 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...
- February 20th, 2018, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 4
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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...
- January 29th, 2018, 8:25 pm
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7284
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...
- January 29th, 2018, 4:04 pm
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 11
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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!