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  • #16
    Originally posted by deegee View Post
    15 grams of Colombian Supremo...
    :lol: I'm just going to go ahead and assume here there is a coffee called Colombian Supremo? I knew it as another product entirely... back in the day.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Journeyman View Post
      :lol: I'm just going to go ahead and assume here there is a coffee called Colombian Supremo? I knew it as another product entirely... back in the day.
      Yes it is also the name of a coffee - a fairly generic one. I think it refers to the bean size/grading, more than anything more specific.


      Cheers, Deegee.

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      • #18
        So, if I want to get a ceramic bur grinder, say Hario Skerton/Kyocera, a decent tamper (mine is Gaggia issue plastic) and a Sylvia steaming wand – where do I go in Melbourne's inner north Brunswick, Carlton)?

        Cheers – and thanks for all the replies! I reckon that's good going for a day's work.

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        • #19
          site sponsor dibartoli do a steam wand kit, it's bolt on. comes with the brass adapter required. etc.

          a real tamper would help.

          a real grinder and grinding on demand sounds like your problem.

          I was getting magical shots on my gaggia classic. I cut out the portafilter (naked) and just loved watching it rip. It really is excellent at pulling shots, can't say the same for texturing milk though

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          • #20
            Ok, that's all working much better now – thanks for the tips.

            Bought the Hario hand grinder, a Sylvia wand and a decent tamper.

            Took about 4 shots to get the setting for the grinder right – just a few clicks back from minimum. It's a bit sensitive down that end of the range, but I would a sweet spot that was a wee bit above choking it and I got myself a good 25 second pour. Just by way of feedback, the open top to this grinder means there's a bit of eruption going on when you get to the end of the process, with little bits of bean flying onto the kitchen bench and floor, so I might cut myself a cover with a slit out of plastic/nylon etc.

            Have not put the wand on, but will do tonight. Expect that to help as well. Always hates that Gaggia frother!

            Cheers

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Johnonetrillion View Post
              Ok, that's all working much better now – thanks for the tips.

              Bought the Hario hand grinder, a Sylvia wand and a decent tamper.

              Took about 4 shots to get the setting for the grinder right – just a few clicks back from minimum. It's a bit sensitive down that end of the range, but I would a sweet spot that was a wee bit above choking it and I got myself a good 25 second pour. Just by way of feedback, the open top to this grinder means there's a bit of eruption going on when you get to the end of the process, with little bits of bean flying onto the kitchen bench and floor, so I might cut myself a cover with a slit out of plastic/nylon etc.

              Have not put the wand on, but will do tonight. Expect that to help as well. Always hates that Gaggia frother!

              Cheers
              Good result John.

              Do you still hate your Classic?

              Only 4 shots to get the grinder adjusted? well done, have seen others claiming to have gone through kilo's of beans and still not get it right.

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              • #22
                I know it's an old post, but i really hope that Colombian Supremo isn't this: commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy Gloria Jean's Colombian Supremo
                Last edited by Javaphile; 14 February 2017, 06:24 PM. Reason: Commercial link(s) removed

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                • #23
                  15 grams of Colombian Supremo, roasted to the start of second crack on Feb 27th.
                  Surely not!? :-)

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by TooMuchCoffeeMan View Post
                    I know it's an old post, but i really hope that Colombian Supremo isn't this: commercial link removed as per Site Posting Policy Gloria Jean's Colombian Supremo
                    Supremo refers to the size of the beans, not an origin source.


                    Java "No!" phile
                    Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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