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by JeffBlouin
April 25th, 2013, 10:12 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1296
Views: 166137

Owner experience with Pharos manual coffee grinder by Orphan Espresso

Oh my GOD, I just received Pharos #711... 1) Wow, I have been reading this forum for a couple of years now and what you are all saying about how important the grinder is... well... I never thought it could be that big of a difference! From Vario to Pharos the difference in taste is huge for me
by JeffBlouin
December 15th, 2012, 2:38 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 3133

Quickmill Anita problem with brew pressure drop while pulling shot

Thanks eric, I tried to remove the top part but it's so tight that I'm not able with the tools I have in hand... I'll have to get it back to service... ;-( Thanks Jeff
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by JeffBlouin
December 15th, 2012, 1:56 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 3133

Quickmill Anita problem with brew pressure drop while pulling shot

Thanks for the clarification! I think I was not clear enough. I see steam coming out of the vacuum breaker valve at the top of the boiler while the machine is in waiting mode. I tough that once the valve was closed, there was no steam that should exit when i'm not pulling a shot. I just
by JeffBlouin
December 15th, 2012, 7:49 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 3133

Quickmill Anita problem with brew pressure drop while pulling shot

I got some time this morning to remove the case on my Anita... The OPV seem to be leaking. If I understand correctly, this valve is not suppose to let steam and water go out after the boiler as reach the correct pressure? It was change 2 months ago. Is this enough to explain the problem I have
by JeffBlouin
November 28th, 2012, 9:00 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

Thanks Mounroyal, I'll go try the single origin if they have it here at the Nektar Cafe! I have very little experience with single origin coffee for espresso
by JeffBlouin
November 24th, 2012, 10:13 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

Hi,Thanks, I really like the Nektar cafe. Great selection of coffee and nice staff! Does not feel like a true italian espresso to me but I'm no expert... Jeff
by JeffBlouin
November 20th, 2012, 1:26 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

I have to hide those post from my wife who is starting to think I'm some kind of OCD person for mesuring everything... I'm sure as time goes by you mesure less but it's a great way to learn. Thanks So, no one experienced Te-aro coffee? Jeff
by JeffBlouin
November 20th, 2012, 9:09 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

I asked my wife last night and you are right it was 20$! Thanks for the tips on the Blue Jag! So if I understand correctly if I weight my shot I do not have to care about timing it? Thanks Bye
by JeffBlouin
November 19th, 2012, 4:17 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

Hi mario, Yes I ordered directly. When I use UPS I receive the beans about 5 days post roast which is just the time I feel the flavor start to be nice. I usually have a 10$ duties to pay with UPS. If I use USPS (normal post) I receive the beans 7 to 8 days post
by JeffBlouin
November 19th, 2012, 1:34 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1813

Redbird Blue Jaguar and Te-aro

Hi, I'm a fan of Redbird espresso ({link}). I don't think these beans need any more publicity... In my last order, I got some Blue Jaguard. I was wondering if any of you and any tips on a starting point with this blend. Ratio? Dose? For the record I usually like my redbird at about 1 week post