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FAQs and Favorites
by
HB » Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 pm
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Required Reading:
Heat Exchanger Operation:
Extraction Diagnosis:...
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Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 pm
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Espresso 101: Newbie Introduction to Espresso [videos]
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HB » Jul 02, 2013, 11:34 am
The Newbie Introduction to Espresso series of videos was created specifically for those new to making espresso at home. In addition to watching these videos, I strongly urge newbies to spend an evening with the site's Recommended Reading outlined in the FAQs and Favorites Digest...
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Jul 02, 2013, 11:34 am
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Espresso 101: How to Adjust Dose and Grind Setting by Taste
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another_jim » Mar 12, 2011, 6:11 pm
This very basic information has been posted many times, but is scattered and hard to find. So here it is in a prominent spot.
There are two sections. The first section teaches you how to initially set your grind range and coffee doses. In the US, the prevalence of latte...
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Mar 12, 2011, 6:11 pm
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Extracting higher than a 1:1 ratio could lead to over extraction.
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bbobbert3 » Yesterday, 10:53 pm
Extracting more than 1:1 ratio could be over-extracted coffee and thus should be avoided. If you want more liquid, you would be better off pulling a 1:1 extraction and then adding the amount of water you desire to get the right volume instead of continuing extraction. This was...
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Today, 4:00 am
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Brewing within 24 hours of roast
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iploya » Dec 03, 2019, 7:07 am
Despite advice to the contrary, I've often chosen the freshest beans available and started using it immediately. (At least for practical reasons - if I just bought it, it's probably because I ran out.) But the stuff I just bought yesterday 12/2 was ROASTED 12/2. And I'm getting...
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Yesterday, 7:24 pm
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Yesterday, 6:03 pm
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Keeping your brew area clean?
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DJL » Dec 08, 2019, 9:48 am
I pull about 3-4 doubles each morning for my cappuccino drinks. Usually in a 1.5 hour span except weekends. So things get a bit messy but I keep a tidy work area including 2-3 machine backflushes + grouphead scrub just before shutting down for the day. I also keep lint-free...
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Yesterday, 3:25 pm
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Lunar Scale Owners- which of the six modes do you use?
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EvergreenBuzzBuzz » Dec 03, 2019, 6:58 pm
I am curious how people are using their Lunar. After the last firmware update there are six modes. I use Mode 1 for weighing single doses for my jars, and Mode 3 for my espresso. Curious what others are using in their workflow.
Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode -In the Weighing...
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Dec 08, 2019, 9:25 am
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Please what grind size to use for Mini Vivaldi II?
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Tothemax » Nov 30, 2019, 3:30 am
Please what grind size to use for Mini Vivaldi II? This is an espresso roast
I do not have my own grinder yet so I get it ground at the coffee shop. Currently am using #3 grind & I tamp it pretty good but cannot seem to get much crema on top of my shots and also cannot seem to...
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Dec 02, 2019, 11:44 pm
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Adjusting for bean age
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cpro48609 » Nov 18, 2019, 11:54 pm
I usually use Nicoletti espresso roast which is a light roast, chocolatey and delicious :)
On average I do 18.5 in and 45 out and it is just the way I like it. Shots are usually around 25 seconds. When I get a new bag of course the freshness changes ( the roast date is usually...
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Dec 02, 2019, 9:42 am
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