I'm also late to the party...congrats on your new purchase.
The carafe blows up!?
So much for the carafe!
Enjoy your new goody...an am looking forward to your review...
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I'm also late to the party...congrats on your new purchase.
The carafe blows up!?
So much for the carafe!
Enjoy your new goody...an am looking forward to your review...
I just reached the landmark of having completed my 200th roast.
A beautiful Vienna roast of 240 Grams of Liquid Amber Blend.
Now about 4 days rest for this special batch....
A beautiful Vienna roast of 240 Grams of Liquid Amber Blend.
Now about 4 days rest for this special batch....
Yeah, gonna keep an arms length at each time while brewing with this machine.I'm also late to the party...congrats on your new purchase.
The carafe blows up!?
So much for the carafe!
Enjoy your new goody...an am looking forward to your review...
Hey, I'm roasting in a popper too!
Cool. I had decided that I would upgrade once I outgrow this and if I really enjoy my coffee roasting. But I'm getting such great results from this that I feel no need for a fancier roaster whatsoever. That's not to say GAS won't get to me sooner or later.
I just reached the landmark of having completed my 200th roast.
A beautiful Vienna roast of 240 Grams of Liquid Amber Blend.
Now about 4 days rest for this special batch....
Nice.
On to my next purchase. What do you guys think about the Baratza Encore? http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encor...qid=1403720950&sr=8-1&keywords=baratza+encore
Yeah, gonna keep an arms length at each time while brewing with this machine.
Cool. I had decided that I would upgrade once I outgrow this and if I really enjoy my coffee roasting. But I'm getting such great results from this that I feel no need for a fancier roaster whatsoever. That's not to say GAS won't get to me sooner or later.
Nice.
On to my next purchase. What do you guys think about the Baratza Encore? http://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encor...qid=1403720950&sr=8-1&keywords=baratza+encore
About the grinder. On the positive side is the nice slow 450 rpm speed. The downside to the less expensive machines is materials, longevity, and reliability. And most important, for espresso and pour over methods is that the less expensive machines usually have more variability of particle size. Not too bad for drip and press...not too good for pour over (thanks Kurwenal!
) and espresso.About the grinder. On the positive side is the nice slow 450 rpm speed. The downside to the less expensive machines is materials, longevity, and reliability. And most important, for espresso and pour over methods is that the less expensive machines usually have more variability of particle size. Not too bad for drip and press...not too good for pour over (thanks Kurwenal!
I see. What are some favorites of the all the addicts in here?
This is what I'm using these days. Since I do exclusively pour over, FP, and a bit of moka pot at home, I find it perfectly adequate. If you're moving deep into espresso, I get the impression you should hope to spend a bit more for a better machine.
I had a Rancilio Rocky, which I liked a lot. It's built like a tank, very reliable, great materials, and a nice, even grind.
I'm using something different now, but I can recommend the Rocky.
I'm sure there will be a lot of responses to this question!
The Rancilio that Shrink had, is the one I bought from him. It's a really good one and I recommend it too.
It's worth it if it can be managed. But I'm sure others will have some suggestions, too.
Of course, you could go manual...this is what I'm using now.
It's worth it if it can be managed. But I'm sure others will have some suggestions, too.
Of course, you could go manual...this is what I'm using now.
Ah ****. The Rancilio is quite the bargain here.
Notice the sneaky, if obvious, strategy to make the Rocky seem like a bargain?
I'm learning a lot about spending from this thread. I thought I was cured when I ran away from photography forums.
I got a fantastic deal on the Rocky from Shrink!
Isn't it time you followed in on Shrink's footsteps and pick what he's using now. I, will be more than happy to help you towards that goal.
The Rocky is a great grinder and you will not regret going without food for a few weeks if necessary to afford it.
As the regulars around here know (and are probably sick of me saying), I am a huge Mazzer fan, and I currently use two Mazzer Mini's at home, one for espresso and the other for everything else. Built like tanks, and commonly found in many coffee shops around the world, for a reason.
I have a secret crush on this little beauty, and there is no good reason I haven't purchased one yet. In fact, just finding that link may be what sets me off.....
Manual grinders are great, and I use one in my portable kit. I just purchased the Lido 2; I have not had a chance to really use it yet, but I put in some beans the other night and it grinds like butter. My general concern with manual grinders is that I truly believe that getting the freshly ground coffee into the machine absolutely as quickly as possible is hugely important. Seconds count. For me, I cannot grind quickly enough with a manual. The coffee ground in the first few seconds will be much "older" than the coffee ground at the end, and I believe that (for me) that impacts taste. I imagine Shrink has these Popeye-ish forearms and so it does not matter for him. For a weakling like me, it does. Of course, there are other considerations in which manuals excel, such as heat, etc.
Buy the Rocky. That's my advice.
PS: the ultimate judge is taste. But, if you want to check out a grinder, grind up something fresh and then spread out the grounds on a white cloth and haul out your trusty magnifying glass that you use to sort your just-roasted beans. Look for perfect consistency in grain size. It's really easy to see missing consistency.
As the regulars around here know (and are probably sick of me saying), I am a huge Mazzer fan, and I currently use two Mazzer Mini's at home, one for espresso and the other for everything else. Built like tanks, and commonly found in many coffee shops around the world, for a reason.
I have a secret crush on this little beauty, and there is no good reason I haven't purchased one yet. In fact, just finding that link may be what sets me off.....
Manual grinders are great, and I use one in my portable kit. I just purchased the Lido 2; I have not had a chance to really use it yet, but I put in some beans the other night and it grinds like butter. My general concern with manual grinders is that I truly believe that getting the freshly ground coffee into the machine absolutely as quickly as possible is hugely important. Seconds count. For me, I cannot grind quickly enough with a manual. The coffee ground in the first few seconds will be much "older" than the coffee ground at the end, and I believe that (for me) that impacts taste. I imagine Shrink has these Popeye-ish forearms and so it does not matter for him. For a weakling like me, it does. Of course, there are other considerations in which manuals excel, such as heat, etc.
Buy the Rocky. That's my advice.
PS: the ultimate judge is taste. But, if you want to check out a grinder, grind up something fresh and then spread out the grounds on a white cloth and haul out your trusty magnifying glass that you use to sort your just-roasted beans. Look for perfect consistency in grain size. It's really easy to see missing consistency.
Fat chance!
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Ok, you know you have a coffee problem when your grinder has its settings password protected!
I'm not so sure he's willing to part with that wonderful HG-1. Besides, it's not a good grinder for using in coarse settings for making French Press, which is what I make more than espresso.
But I appreciate the offer nonetheless!
I'm not so sure he's willing to part with that wonderful HG-1. Besides, it's not a good grinder for using in coarse settings for making French Press, which is what I make more than espresso.
But I appreciate the offer nonetheless!
It's not only no good for anything but espresso...it's useless for anything except espresso. Not a good choice for anyone using more than one coffee production method...unless you are able to go for more than one grinder.
Now I'm torn between the Rocky and the Baratza.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMR_ffmtHKQ
I do 90% drip and <10% espresso. That's not to say the grinder won't play a part in modifying that ratio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMR_ffmtHKQ
I do 90% drip and <10% espresso. That's not to say the grinder won't play a part in modifying that ratio.
Ok, you know you have a coffee problem when your grinder has its settings password protected!
Post of the day, right there that is.
I'm not so sure he's willing to part with that wonderful HG-1. Besides, it's not a good grinder for using in coarse settings for making French Press, which is what I make more than espresso.
But I appreciate the offer nonetheless!
You know, you could start selling Mod actions out the back door over in PRSI or PSRI or whatever it is called. You could have a full suite of grinders very quickly.
Fess up: the missing 1% to 10% is Starbucks, isn't it?
I know it's easy spending other people's money, and I also realize that the price difference between the two is significant....but if you can manage the Rocky (who needs to pay bills...let'em wait!) it will be a better investment in the long haul. And you can grind for any production method with confidence in a good outcome.
Granted, the Mazzer is the gold standard...but admittedly a bit pricey.
Haha, NEVER! The missing % belongs to my Aeropress.
I will keep that in mind. Let me see how to justify this little bump in price to the CFO.