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by osel
August 24th, 2017, 10:30 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 21
Views: 1803

Espresso blend recommendations... Darker roasts / no fruit

Got Lionshare here for the first time. Their website suggests 18g in. 20-25 seconds 1.5-2 oz out. How about temperature?
by osel
July 22nd, 2017, 10:06 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 25
Views: 813

Brew at 179..Perfect Shot...Brew at 195...Channeling

Google says $300 for the device.. Can it be obtained cheaper? What about simply putting an accurate metal rod electronic thermometer used for BBQ and other food preparation right up to the brewhead screen and running the water? Or even removing the screen so you can put the metal pin right up to the...
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by osel
July 21st, 2017, 9:57 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 25
Views: 813

Brew at 179..Perfect Shot...Brew at 195...Channeling

What is an offset???
by osel
July 19th, 2017, 11:15 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 1
Views: 272

Beans getting old = updose?

My bag of Kimbo Superior is now few weeks after opening. I noticed that the 14g dose no longer works regardless of temperature and grind size/extraction time. Bottomless portafilter reveals increased desire to spray, flow is getting quicker, and crema is less. Espresso tastes a bit more acidic in ge...
by osel
July 15th, 2017, 3:43 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 25
Views: 1857

Favorite Dark Oily Espresso Blends

I have this now for first time. Looked up roaster's comments, he recommends 203f... 17g in 1.5-1.8oz out in 25 seconds. 203 is the hottest recommendation I ever saw so far. Hilariously the first time I tried it before dialing in I got 2 oz in about 15 seconds... and it was lovely, oily, dark and swe...
by osel
July 6th, 2017, 6:10 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 25
Views: 10501

Descaling is this really a no-no?

Related side note: apparently if you use proper soft water ~50ppm you'd never have to descale
by osel
July 6th, 2017, 4:41 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 785

Horribly sour espressso shot

Backflush. Keep everything clean. What grinder do you use? Check the burr. Make sure it doesn't wobble. I had the same thing happen only to discover my burr wobbling, shots came out faster and sour... Check your extraction with a bottomless portafilter. It will help you make sure everything is ok wi...
by osel
July 5th, 2017, 6:13 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 277
Views: 47807

Italian Coffees. Lets talk about Kimbo, Danesi, Lavazza, Caffe motta, Illy

Maybe Superior is only superior to entry level blends... Or maybe "top flavor" is top at flavor only, but not top in other aspects such as texture? Speaking of which, how do you guys pull Kimbo Superior? I followed the box instructions, and it was rather nice. But I wonder if there is a superior
by osel
July 4th, 2017, 11:54 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 27
Views: 6969

How to pull Counter Culture "Big Trouble" (aka formerly Toscano)?

Both of these two tips seem to have helped a bit. Also wondering why Counterculture pretty much banned the word espresso from their website. Oh well, on to other brands
by osel
July 3rd, 2017, 8:42 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 31
Views: 2554

Feeling discouraged about dialing in

One more thing to consider. If you're not happy with results from a semi-auto, wait till you taste full auto