I think Scepticlscribe's suggestion of getting several different beans at the same time and then rotating thru them is a very good way to explore your options.
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I think Scepticlscribe's suggestion of getting several different beans at the same time and then rotating thru them is a very good way to explore your options.
Experiment what suits your needs and taste - you are the only one that knows that ☺️
I've had periods when explored origin-related espresso beans, then different brands and various notes that they came with. Then another rotation of all of it and yada yada etc.
Then another round of it all again etc.
Espresso-beans, especially made for espresso's, is one thing. Beans made for espresso/coffee another thing, coffee beans as well. Depending on what tools you have to your disposal to make your espresso/coffee, or variations of it and other ingredients.
This is why coffee and espresso's varies a LOT between people - the various components are difficult to compare, unless you sit with the exact same equipments, brands, beans and origin.
Regarding rotating beans or use same beans over a time, it depends. If you find a type of bean and origin, you could try it for awhile, until you get tired of it. Do what feels best in periods.
Nothing is right or wrong, it's all to your own pleasure!
My brother and me had endless discussions about this….dear lord 😅
Sipping on a late espresso with only chocolate notes at the moment 😋
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I had to check this about Puck Screens. But as having a fully automatic espresso-machine, that create good pucks, so not for me.
Perhaps I need one of these to stop the puck sticking to the group head.
It has been a game changer for me, and it prevents coffee from being pushed into the head, so less difficult cleaning is necessary. Highly recommended as it’s cheap.
Got a reminder to buy new cleaning tablets to my espresso-machine here - thank you.
Not often it asks for it, but not good to be without, and I almost was.
I ordered a few more kilo beans, while I was on it as well.
Now I have to get a XXL Espresso before a couple of hours long Sunday community practice with favourite meditation teacher.
Not often it asks for it, but not good to be without, and I almost was.
I ordered a few more kilo beans, while I was on it as well.
Now I have to get a XXL Espresso before a couple of hours long Sunday community practice with favourite meditation teacher.
Started this fine winter's Monday morning with a new coffee.
Roasted Addiqtion Dark Roast.
A very nice change from my Havana Roasters coffee.
Roasted Addiqtion Dark Roast.
A very nice change from my Havana Roasters coffee.
Monday morning, already? Ok, you’re on that part of the world. Only midnight here.
Have a good, or hope you had a great, morning coffee.
Good night from Europe 😴
my morning mug of coffee is disappearing too fast!
It is, or was, Ethiopian Wush Wush today
It is, or was, Ethiopian Wush Wush today
This is something with which I can sympathise all too readily.
Last bag from Abbey Roast, this time I am going with their Brazilian beans. I am once again impressed. It’s shockingly good. I had it as espresso and cappuccino, definitely one of the best coffee I’ve ever had.
Ah, the monkish coffee is still to be recommended; excellent.
You know I am incredibly childish (even in my middle years) when I giggle at seeing "Award Winning Brazilian"...
You know their secret now. A hooded monk will visit you soon and will take care of you. Good luck.
Attention to detail. They are just good. Even customer service. I made a mistake on my order and it took me an email to fix it with ZERO attrition or resistance. Meanwhile, companies that make billions can’t even have a human talk/write to me without going through insanity and beyond.
New to this thread - hi all
Excuse my ignorance, as I hadn't heard of these before - is it all about cleaning / levelling - or is it used to stop direct contact between the coffee and the head (which can give a 'burnt' flavour)?
It is used to slow down the water flow and make it more balanced, and as a nice side effect to stop direct contact of the grounds with the head.
And also stops the puck from sticking to the group head. When it does you then have to decide how to remove the (very hot) puck from the head, without getting hot coffee grounds all over you, the kitchen, the cat and your beloved. The last two of whom express their displeasure with you in very similar tones...