Hey Perry, Hopefully you won't end up a hopeless espresso addict like me!! :cry: I do 4 to 6 doubles in the morning and usually 2 to 4 doubles in the afternoon. I swear there is crema running through my blood!!! :shock: Anyway, keep us informed of ...
Yirga actually makes a nice highlight bean in an espresso. Just keep the ration low. I have a Maestro Plus burr grinder that serves me quite well. However, I am in the process of convincing the boss(read wife) that I really need to upgrade it. ;) ...
... with what I've got, switching the popper from the extension cord to the wall outlet at intervals, and varying the batch size. ... As far as your espresso goes: still getting short times does not sound good. I would think your machine would come in at least around the 20 second range for a good ...
... Bourbon) mentioned above, here's the sequence of events: 1. FC+ batch produced a raunchy pot of coffee. 2. Same batch produced excellent espresso. 3. First doppio very good. 4. Second doppio (second night) very rough -- sink. 5. Grinder set 1/2 turn finer. 6. Third doppio (second night) ...
... worth it. The entire article, published by the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (Café Europa Archives #34 p.40), is fascinating. "For espresso brewing at 9 bars of water pressure, the ground coffee particles need to have two different sizes: The graph of the laser analysis shows two ...
... info as when I finally get this roasting gig off the ground I can look to your posts and learn some cool "tech" stuff. As far as your espresso goes: still getting short times does not sound good. I would think your machine would come in at least around the 20 second range for a good ...
Thanks, I guess I could have looked that up myself. ;) I've only used P4 previously for SM espresso blends, producing a FC at 24.00 for 16 oz; 16.00 for 8 oz. Wonder if the Kona peaberry would be similar? Konas are grown 1500-1800 feet (some even lower). Don't have my ...
... with the process. I'm usually drinking a breve. My pavoni is the millennium professional. It's a bit finicky at times, but in general is the best espresso machine I've ever had. Plus, it's easy to rebuild. I'm not sure that I would ever purchase anything but a lever again. Tonight I'll roast an ...
... when I do you can be sure I will look to you, Heather and Martin for advice. ;) Oh and one other thing I need to ask. How are you doing with your espresso lately? Update me when you have the time. Make it a great evening!!! :) Jim Hiya Jim, The chimney stays in place all the time, as the hood ...
