(GPGT)Espresso machine hoot

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skytan13 said:
only had fully auto previously, so go there see alone probably will just be filled with sales talk i feel.
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Can go and visit a few vendors first bro before u go home do abit of research and make your final decision.

Honestly its not scientifically proven proven whether is e61 better or proprietary group heads is better or lever machines is better. more of an individual preference and understanding your needs. some differences may not be important to your or it could be extremely essential in your preference.

Highlander, Coffee in a place, papa palheta, are a few other vendors u can check out too.
 
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In addition, the volatile aromatics are contained within the bubbles of the crema, the very fine red-brown foam on top of the espresso. As the foam dissipates, the aromatics fall into the black coffee, and are destroyed by the acidity of the coffee.
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little confused about this part. most advocate stirring/swirling the shot b4 drinking to incorporate the crema. But this part seems to suggest doing so will destroy the aroma in the crema?
So do you guys stir/swirl? I do.
 
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chikyblink said:
little confused about this part. most advocate stirring/swirling the shot b4 drinking to incorporate the crema. But this part seems to suggest doing so will destroy the aroma in the crema?
So do you guys stir/swirl? I do.
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So far I direct, maybe I try later.
 
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late morning sinful breakfast. with extra chocolate
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I won't use mineral water and spoilt the machine.
Anyway, i think it's quite debatable that it makes the taste better or the taste of the mineral distort the aroma and have this false sense it's better.

Seattle, where most of the best coffee are served in USA, is at a district where the water is soft.
 
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Next time go japan or Hong Kong can visit these cafe.

Anyway my Kalita wave arrived Liao.

Quite simple and more direct as compared to the espresso making .


Eq used
Kalita wave 155 ,supposedly best dropper now as compared to v60
White filter because it has less paper taste
Existing weighing scale
Brew ratio 1:16 , I use 16g since I'm using this also for my espresso
Hario goose neck
Beans : single origin CoE Juan Ramón Alvarado

Result is good similar to cafe that I've visited . Procedure can follow videos done by nick cho. Will share more later.

After doing this I will try cold brew with this process
 
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derazor said:
Next time go japan or Hong Kong can visit these cafe.

Anyway my Kalita wave arrived Liao.

Quite simple and more direct as compared to the espresso making .


Eq used
Kalita wave 155 ,supposedly best dropper now as compared to v60
White filter because it has less paper taste
Existing weighing scale
Brew ratio 1:16 , I use 16g since I'm using this also for my espresso
Hario goose neck
Beans : single origin CoE Juan Ramón Alvarado

Result is good similar to cafe that I've visited . Procedure can follow videos done by nick cho. Will share more later.

After doing this I will try cold brew with this process
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Thanks for sharing. Where did you get the COE beans? Should be quite ex right?
 
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How do you cold brew with drippers? All I can think of is using a container, in goes the grounds and water. Leave overnight in the fridge. Then filter using the dripper?
 
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chikyblink said:
oh the recipe isn't cold brew. Its just a normal pour-over with ice added in.

Cold brew is a completely different method which uses cold water. Basically, just combine cold water and coarse grounds and leave it overnight in the fridge.
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This one like better because cold brew takes out all the acidity and nuances
 
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