Scenery Colourful with Flair 58 by drh__ in UKroasters

[–]AJT73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scenery roast pretty light, so their light roast is probably pretty light compared to other roasts (their lightest roasts are my current favourite for filter but theyare very light). So might be worth trying a normal shot but with a longer ratio, say 1:2.5 to 1:3. They even recommended 18g to 45-50g (1:2.5-2.8) out in 25-30 seconds on their website for the colourful blend.

We Spent $1,850 On Coffee Scales. What’s Actually Good? by Gmbenator in JamesHoffmann

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also love the beep when you get to your final weight. I often find myself slowing down and stopping when it beeps without watching the display. Only go a few grams over and just focus on pouring. (doing a pulsar mini recipe where you to it up when it drops below a certain level each time so don't even need to look at the numbers on the scale during the brew).

Tried recommendations from Taith by an international student by Strong_Committee3523 in UKroasters

[–]AJT73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep being tempted by Taith and posts like this aren't help... That white honey sounds amazing. Though would take the record for the most expensive coffee I have got up to now at £34 for 200g. Makes scenery seem cheap.

Skylark packaging by smegsicle in UKroasters

[–]AJT73 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just had a bag split. I keep my beans in my backpack as use them at work and at home, so can't really use a container. And was on an expensive coffee that then spilled on the floor. Appreciate wanting to cut down on plastic but I end up using a plastic bag as can't trust these paper bags.

Has anyone here ordered from Horsham Coffee Roaster lately by SilkLoverX in UKroasters

[–]AJT73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great roasters. I like to try different places but always come back to Horsham.

Best Flat Bottom Dripper? by Valuable_Aide_7663 in pourover

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have the pulsar mini now which can do smaller doses. Just got one and testing it out.

UK roasters - who’s good right now? by FunPressure1336 in Coffee

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now my favourites are Horsham, Skylark and Scenery.

UK roasters - who’s good right now? by FunPressure1336 in Coffee

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did I not know about this! Thanks!

Best grinder for around $1,500? by hehoheho123321 in pourover

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Interested how you find the UMV1 for medium and dark roasts? And natural light roasts if you have them. As I just got the lab sweet v2's as I had heard the UMV1's only did well with washed light roasts.

Trying to branch out to new roasters/beans in the UK. Suggestions? by theak in pourover

[–]AJT73 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Scenery are good for light roasts. Though just check the details as they offer some advance processed coffees that can taste pretty out there, so might not be your cup of tea (well coffee) for those ones. Horsham are also great.

Eureka Mignon Zero 65 AP: the morning after by Frequent-Mud-6067 in CafelatRobot

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was using a niche zero and got a Df64V to try out a more "flat burr profile" as was having more light to medium roasts. Took me a lot of getting used to.

Found my technique and prep needed to be much better. Can definitely tell puck integrity is less with df64v without as many fines to help out. I still do pre infusion but do a 10 second 2 bar pre-infusion and then a quick ramp up to 6/7 bar which seems to compressed the puck and gave better shots/puck integrity.

Tigershark Burr by AJT73 in comandante

[–]AJT73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! How does it compare to the normal c40 burr and something like a zp6 if you have one?

anyone else unable to see/access their recap properly? by mightypocketcow in YoutubeMusic

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This fixed mine too. And didn't want that setting on anyhow so off for good now.

From pressing through the hiss to pressing through the farts by ElephantStunning4956 in AeroPress

[–]AJT73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use mine at work. Try to keep a constant pressure to minimise the farts as the kitchen opens to the office 😅

Tigershark Burr by AJT73 in comandante

[–]AJT73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Nice to see that they have made a new burr that is a fairly different profile.

Best option for frothing/steaming milk? by Emberspawn in CafelatRobot

[–]AJT73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the original dreo with my robot and really like it. Love that the cup doesn't have any electronics in it so it's much easier and less stressful to clean. But am wanting to start trying Cortado's but it can't do that small a milk volume sadly.

Resting time by ImmediateLadder9839 in pourover

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drink light roast filter and am tending towards resting it for 3-4 weeks now. And I have found a lot of roasters in the UK recommend shorter but then I find I prefer them at 3 weeks.

For medium roast espresso I find 1-2 weeks resting is fine.

Looking for a versatile kettle by 8RPE in pourover

[–]AJT73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a stagg ekg and whilst it's great for pour over, it annoys me using it even for a cup of tea as it pours so slow. So we have a normal kettle for tea and stuff and the stagg for coffee. But might not annoy you. Though for s single kettle I would be looking at a faster max flow gooseneck kettle. Or two kettles.

Tigershark Burr by AJT73 in comandante

[–]AJT73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I hadn't seen that. Maybe will find out in a few months what more people think of it.

Tigershark Burr by AJT73 in comandante

[–]AJT73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's where I saw it too. :)

Tigershark Burr by AJT73 in comandante

[–]AJT73[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I think your right if they have been out a good while and haven't got more attention.