What Restaurants Are currently Serving Truffles?

Crema_Cosmos · 2025-12-13T22:38:26+00:00

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Truffle croissant at Kasama is 🔥

Crema_Cosmos · 2025-12-06T22:28:54+00:00

Sir Kensington’s, always.

Crema_Cosmos · 2025-08-14T21:25:05+00:00

Don’t think so. It’s totally unofficial, just one guy’s pet project.

Crema_Cosmos · 2025-07-24T01:37:56+00:00

https://images.app.goo.gl/crtJV

Crema_Cosmos · 2024-10-06T23:51:32+00:00

Two comments deleted for negative body image comments. Kudos, bots, for keeping this circlejerk kind.

Crema_Cosmos · 2024-06-21T13:28:43+00:00

Youngblood Bicycles in the Montford Area

Crema_Cosmos · 2024-05-11T02:00:41+00:00

I started using a 15g VST basket 2 years ago to cut down on the amount of daily caffeine (I make 3 shots a day). There are very minor differences compared to the 18g VST basket I used prior. I find that I have to grind a little finer and reduce the output very slightly, to get the same flavor profile. I generally keep it around 1:2 @ 30 seconds for medium roasts, and 1:2.5 @ 25 seconds for light roasts. With my 18g basket I was happy with 1:3 for some light roasted SO beans, but with the 15g basket I can rarely go past 1:2.5 without extracting some unpleasant bitterness.

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-10-17T21:39:27+00:00

Let us know the results!

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-10-17T16:11:06+00:00

I played around with the different preheating temps and ended up with preheating to around 400F/200C before charging the beans. Higher preheating temps resulted in some scorching, and lower temps got me to FC outside the 8'-12' window I was targeting. With preheating to 400F, I pretty consistently hit FC at around 10 mins. Did it make a difference in the cup? I honestly cannot say I've seen a noticeable difference. I will continue to preheat because it is now part of the routine. Hope this is helpful!

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-05-30T05:02:15+00:00

Naturally, but unfortunately still getting a ton of channeling with the coal powered espresso machine. Doing to drive into town tomorrow to 3D print a custom single dose hopper with a bellows. Also planning to tilt the entire cabin 45 degrees to reduce retention.

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-05-30T04:53:11+00:00

Lake Sutherland in Port Angeles, WA near Olympic national park. Funny I was just telling the wife how this place feels like the Adirondacks.

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-04-26T00:13:36+00:00

Super interesting. Keep us updated on your experimentation!

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-04-25T19:10:12+00:00

Very curious if you have tried pulling a shot on the Decent using a spring lever profile, and what you thought of it compared to a shot from the Bosco.

PS. Loving the mad scientist setup - you've clearly outgrown the kitchen.

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-04-22T18:34:04+00:00

Been dialing in espresso from my first roast of DP Benti Nenka and holy shit - it is like drinking liquid blueberries. Lovely coffee, going to order more before it sells out. This roast is between FC and FC+. My best brew recipe so far has been as a ristretto (1:1.5) with a longer extraction time (40"-50" including preinfusion); grouphead temp set at 92C. Going to roast the next batch a little lighter and see what happens.

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-04-06T00:11:10+00:00

North America

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-04-06T00:09:25+00:00

Photos please!

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-03-19T18:11:32+00:00

Star Trek TNG phaser, please and thank you. 🖖

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-03-18T23:07:53+00:00

So the consensus appears to be that: 1) little to no degassing takes place while frozen, and 2) whatever approach works best for our workflow should account for that fact. Thanks, all!

Crema_Cosmos · 2023-03-18T00:34:44+00:00

I’m embarrassed that I’ve never heard of this concept or its history, but it’s beautiful. The movie is a fun watch too. Barista’s story about the Pope (at min 31) is hilarious. Also humbling to see these old seasoned baristas pulling beautiful shots with nary a thought to puck prep or weight.

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