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4 Days Ago

arcachon replied to a thread New Rocket Giotto Question in General Coffee Related...

Yeah, that's going to be the biggest challenge. Getting used to the steam power. A top I received was to simply practise steaming with water until...

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arcachon replied to a thread Six of the best countries with a coffee culture- travel article in General Coffee Related...

Plastic cups not as big an issue as drinking through a lid. I very large % of your sense of taste comes from smell. If you're putting up a barrier...

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arcachon replied to a thread Upgraditis Hits - Advice Please in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Great pick up Mick. I doubt you will be suffering any upgraditis for quite a long time. :)

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arcachon replied to a thread Upgraditis Hits - Advice Please in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Thats not how I interpeted the original post. Flexibility of temperature control was cited as a postive aspect for the BDB. In this regard I don't...

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arcachon replied to a thread Beanbay advice in General Coffee Related...

Sorry, impossible question to answer. Firstly the regular Campos blend is 4 different beans. Secondly the exact same bean can have a dramatically...

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arcachon replied to a thread Upgraditis Hits - Advice Please in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

My personal opinion but for only a couple of coffees a day I think a dual boiler is a bit of overkill. A good quality HX for $800-$1000 less will do...

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6 Days Ago

arcachon replied to a thread Rocket Appartamento vs Rancilio Silvia in Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500)

Not really comparable machines. Rocket is better but its 3 times the price.

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arcachon replied to a thread ACM/SAB Pratika Vs CIME C11 Vs Lelit Diana PL60 vs Oscars... going a bit crazy in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

I hear what you're saying about the heat up time and fair enough. Many want to brew on urge and not have to 'plan ahead'. My Bezzera only take...

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arcachon replied to a thread Headache from Tanzania Tanganyika AA in Home Roasting - Tips, Tricks, Ideas

I get the same problem from too much beer.

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arcachon replied to a thread Bezzera Domus Galatea bites the dust. in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Title is a little misleading. I thought it was gone beyond repair (which seemed strange). Should change the thread title to "Death and Resurrection...

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1 Week Ago

arcachon replied to a thread Bezzera Strega or Profitec Pro 800 Advice in Brewing Equipment - Extreme Machines ($3000+)

Its like choosing whether to go on a date with Angelina Jolie or Scarlett Johansson

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arcachon replied to a thread Absolute Newbie Looking For 1st Machine - HELP!! in Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500)

Agree with Garrus that the Breville Dynamic Duo is your best bet if you’re ok to spend that bit more. Patience and shopping around till you get that...

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arcachon replied to a thread Absolute Newbie Looking For 1st Machine - HELP!! in Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500)

Combo machines also introduce more points of failure. There's a risk that a fault with the grinder could stuff up the coffee machine and vice versa.

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arcachon replied to a thread Absolute Newbie Looking For 1st Machine - HELP!! in Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500)

For ease of use the Sunbeams and Brevilles are a good option. Breville Barista Express will make you a decent cup. Smart Grinder Pro will do a much...

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arcachon replied to a thread I'm totally green. Where do I start? in Home Roasting - Tips, Tricks, Ideas

Hi there heartstarter. You’ve found the right place to gather such info. Home roasting is a fun little pastime as well as being a good budget way...

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arcachon replied to a thread Struggling to get a good shot! in Grinders

With a new grinder the best thing it to test all the variables. If your confident you have a consistent tamp pressure try different dose sizes and...

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arcachon replied to a thread Barista with a Passion for Coffee Wanted - Bris Outer North Region in General Coffee Related...

Nice little town Dayboro. Gets quite a few visitors through as well.

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arcachon replied to a thread Should I buy a new Sunbeam EM7000 or a second hand Lelit PL41LEM? in Brewing Equipment - Midrange ($500-$1500)

Having come from the Sunbeam myself I will never go back to the thermoblock. Temperature regulation far more variable which led to inconsistent brew...

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arcachon replied to a thread New machine “not a box” in Brewing Equipment - Pointy End ($1500-$3000)

Ironic as that machine is almost a perfect cube :)

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arcachon replied to a thread Best Sample roaster in Home Roasting - Tips, Tricks, Ideas

I'd never heard of Ikawa before. Had a look at the website and its a very interesting piece of equipment. Roasting chamber appears something like...

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