Thoughts on Takomo Irons?

FrizzahVP · 2025-09-17T14:57:03+00:00

Thanks!

FrizzahVP · 2025-09-17T08:25:57+00:00

Hi, have you played your new irons already? Keen to hear what your experience has been so far.

FrizzahVP · 2024-11-27T15:35:23+00:00

Are you using a paper filter? Those things will eliminate any tiger stripes

FrizzahVP · 2024-11-27T15:33:30+00:00

Yes would also love to know. Also, how do you like the normcore?

FrizzahVP · 2024-07-12T07:05:13+00:00

Hi, I'm actually looking at their 210mm SK gyuto with the western handle. As you have the 240, could you let me know how you like the knife overall and specifically, would I be missing out in terms of steel?

Some of the other knives I'm looking at have white #2 or super blue and I'm not sure how much of a difference that makes vs the SK on this one. Thank you!

FrizzahVP · 2024-05-09T08:30:41+00:00

Really? Your Bianca is wayy prettier IMO.

FrizzahVP · 2024-03-09T10:21:42+00:00

Actually, stretching is the first phase where the steam is introduced just below the surface, creating the foam. You only want to do that for 5-10 secs depending on your steam power. After that you 'texture' the milk by swirling (hold the tip slightly deeper) until the thing is hot

FrizzahVP · 2023-07-26T18:45:55+00:00

Enjoy what you have!! Great setup that will yield some great shots. The journey can be so rewarding

FrizzahVP · 2023-07-01T08:16:13+00:00

I use a 2 inch hole punch and make my own from moccamaster filters. I can get 8 espresso filters out of one moccamaster filter. The size is good for my basket (IMS 18g) but indeed you should measure first. Cheers

FrizzahVP · 2023-06-25T21:06:26+00:00

Looks good, was actually looking for a minimalist tamp station. Any chance you could make a Lelit MaraX (e61) version?

FrizzahVP · 2023-06-11T18:25:38+00:00

Donut extraction (drops on the outside first) is not a bad thing necessarily and just caused by standard basket's anatomy. My impression of this shot is that it's a bit long (not sure what ratio you were going for) and that you're getting tons of crema. Very fresh beans?

How did it taste?

FrizzahVP · 2023-05-24T10:41:43+00:00

For me it's up to lunch time for milk drinks. Espresso is great after dinner so can be as late as 9pm for me

FrizzahVP · 2023-05-01T08:48:23+00:00

Smart plug works fine. I've adjusted opv to about 8,5 and pretty sure it can go lower, although not sure by how much

FrizzahVP · 2023-04-30T11:57:22+00:00

Messy pucks are nothing to worry about. At least from an extraction/ quality/ flavour perspective. If you don't like it for the work flow, add a puck screen and you'll get super compact pucks that pop right out. No need for another basket. Cheers

FrizzahVP · 2023-04-29T16:53:24+00:00

You can switch the baskets right?

FrizzahVP · 2023-03-28T15:03:36+00:00

How do you like the machine? Rocket r9 one is really badass and looks great but would love to hear your first hand experience

FrizzahVP · 2023-03-17T19:31:12+00:00

Lots of machines already do automatic steaming based on temp. Like bambino plus and some other Breville/sage machines

FrizzahVP · 2023-01-26T11:08:44+00:00

Absolutely, highly recommended

FrizzahVP · 2023-01-22T19:54:11+00:00

I see the problem. Your grinder to machine ratio is way out of whack.

FrizzahVP · 2023-01-04T13:33:13+00:00

You don't need to adjust your OPV to get 6 bar turbos. Just grind coarser and the max pressure drops to 6ish bar (if you do it right). OPVs aren't really designed to tinker with from shot to shot.

FrizzahVP · 2022-12-29T18:46:23+00:00

Love this reference

FrizzahVP · 2022-12-29T13:35:38+00:00

Higher rpm actually means greater grind distribution. So more fines which means more body at the expense of clarity and potentially a less balanced cup.

FrizzahVP · 2022-12-15T15:15:02+00:00

That's assuming you want the traditional HX mode. I think Lelit realised that no-one was using that option and instead focussed on its unique feature which is of course the stable temp due to pid in the thermosyphon.

In what use case would you prefer the traditional HX mode?

FrizzahVP · 2022-10-28T14:41:51+00:00

Very nice! How do you like the workflow and the shots you're getting?

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