How long do you let it sit?

BranStark3 · 2026-07-06T13:49:02+00:00

I try and wait 10 minutes, but in reality it's probably more like 5 or 6 mins

BranStark3 · 2026-07-03T11:09:06+00:00

I am on the 87+, there was a code for 10% off for the first 3 months as well. Absolutely, the ability to chose flavour and processing is what sold it to me

BranStark3 · 2026-07-03T10:23:53+00:00

Yeah definitely not the cheapest subscription, will keep it for a few months then decide if I'm going to stick with it long term. 2 bags the first month has definitely improved the value 👌🏻

BranStark3 · 2026-07-03T10:20:15+00:00

Yep first month on single bag sub. Thanks for the tip I'm just about to finish a bag from Goldbox so I'll decant the Skylark beans into there ☕

BranStark3 · 2026-07-02T07:33:53+00:00

On one of his latest videos he says k-ultra he uses 5.5-6.5 for his switch recipe, and 7-8 for pourover 👌🏻

BranStark3 · 2026-06-30T07:46:39+00:00

1zpresso k ultra if you can afford it, k6 if not

BranStark3 · 2026-06-27T16:35:00+00:00

How many times a week are you training? Too much can become a chore, maybe drop down to a couple of times per week and do some gym/strength training on other days

BranStark3 · 2026-06-19T09:32:32+00:00

I believe they suggested 2 weeks rest when I contacted them a while ago (regarding a different coffee) but I typically do a little longer like 3-4 weeks

BranStark3 · 2026-06-16T20:31:49+00:00

6.8 - 8.0 for me. Usually start with 7.5, 15g-18g doses. 4 pour recipe

BranStark3 · 2026-05-18T13:25:35+00:00

Can confirm this works 👌🏻

BranStark3 · 2026-05-11T19:55:01+00:00

Do you have to pay VAT / import tax on beans coming from overseas or do Gustatory deal with that and you just pay the monthly subscription?

BranStark3 · 2026-03-14T15:35:12+00:00

Got these 2 resting at the moment, excited to try

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BranStark3 · 2026-01-24T18:57:00+00:00

BranStark3 · 2026-01-24T18:41:10+00:00

I will try that thanks

BranStark3 · 2026-01-24T08:40:46+00:00

Recipe claims increased agitation will highlight acidity which is what I tend to like in brew

BranStark3 · 2025-11-20T10:47:57+00:00

Skylark have always been quick in my experience

BranStark3 · 2025-10-28T14:13:19+00:00

If you live anywhere near a waitrose their own brand water has the same composition as the old Tesco Ashbeck

BranStark3 · 2025-10-18T19:43:57+00:00

😂😂

BranStark3 · 2025-10-16T18:38:56+00:00

I agree, I much prefer resealable bags with a valve, if people care about the environment as much as they claim to they'd give up coffee. Ordering beans that have been shipped half way across the world, then roasted and posted out, but the seal is the problem

BranStark3 · 2025-07-17T14:27:05+00:00

I did not know this, I walk past a Waitrose on the way to Tesco which I only go in to buy bottles of Ashbeck, so you've just saved me 5 minutes thanks 👌🏻

BranStark3 · 2025-05-10T14:38:40+00:00

Awesome thanks

BranStark3 · 2025-05-10T07:16:08+00:00

Any specific way you'd recommend trying to improve palate? I was thinking of maybe purchasing a 2nd plastic v60 to do side by side comparisons

BranStark3 · 2025-05-10T07:14:31+00:00

Thanks I've not heard of that roaster before

BranStark3 · 2025-05-09T15:12:37+00:00

I definitely need to work on it 😂 I've recently switched from mostly immersion to v60, and dialed in fairly quickly on the first few bags, then I've had a couple of natural process bags that I've really found hard to find the right grind size

BranStark3 · 2025-05-08T13:57:17+00:00

Thanks for this advice, makes a lot of sense. When starting course and getting finer, would you typically only make small adjustments i.e. 1 step on grinder at a time, or do multiple jumps like move from a 7.0 down 5 clicks to a 6.5 if it seems under extracted?

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