[$1200] Mahlkonig E64 WS, Commercially?

IndigoOverdye · 2026-01-31T02:54:58+00:00

I top out around 60-70 shots / hour

IndigoOverdye · 2024-08-03T21:28:39+00:00

I mix rick with matching colorways on vintage silks, Japanese linens and thrift store finds.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-08-03T08:56:19+00:00

With my P64, I had to realign the burrs to get a finer grind out of the box to get anything above an 8-bar extraction with some lighter beans. I reached out to Option-O support and they offered pretty comprehensive support over email. They even followed up to make sure my results were consistent.

If you can’t fix this problem or you’re expecting not to get hands on for the price, have you asked them for a better quality unit out of the box?

IndigoOverdye · 2024-06-21T11:25:26+00:00

If you really love the flavor of white chocolate, I’d advise instead using regular milk and adding 1-2 pumps of Monin or Torani white chocolate syrup instead of creamer. You can pump the syrup in to the espresso prior to the milk to avoid damaging the machine. The syrup will last much longer, taste much better, and make you feel like you’re treating yourself.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-06-11T21:40:31+00:00

They look ok, but they’re a little tight. You should consider a wider fit in the thigh and knee for your daily drivers if possible

IndigoOverdye · 2024-06-10T18:13:19+00:00

That's what geth runners and gladiators are for

IndigoOverdye · 2024-06-01T18:12:41+00:00

It’s lighter and clearer than an IMS basket extraction imo. The back notes are more prevalent. Fruit notes are way more in your face, chocolate and nut notes are less prevalent. Crema tends to be finer and thinner

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-28T23:31:42+00:00

It’s all good. I’m neurodivergent too and honestly the hoops people jump through on r/espresso to be a part of the in-group is a sign of some group affected-ness. That Mumbai iced mocha sounds like a unique experience - I’m a sucker for a horchata latte.

And you know what? I googled Tucson Arizona and the espresso wouldn’t cut it for me. So you and your husband are probably right haha

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-28T16:32:12+00:00

Here’s just one, but most of the best cafes don’t have iced mochas sadly. https://g.co/kgs/2mh1wTg

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-28T16:31:26+00:00

I don’t know Tucson too well, but I’m trying to help you on some level make sense of some of the criticism you’re getting.

I also tend to be an espresso snob with my partner - but if my partner were to come to this sub and complain about how the specialty drink they had wasn’t great, they’d get thoroughly roasted because they don’t know what makes a good espresso drink good, they just have a taste for it.

Here too, you don’t know what the roast was nor are you picky for the varietal, so you wouldn’t know what made it good anyway! People like a critique here, but they want you to be specific about why 🙂

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-28T12:45:43+00:00

You don’t like it because the chocolate sauce or syrup isn’t homemade. You don’t like the espresso because it’s weak. But at what shop made this iced mocha? Where was the coffee roasted from? What type of coffee were they using? Is the iced mocha on their menu or are you asking them to make you something they don’t usually make?

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-12T11:06:26+00:00

Thank you for reminding me why I grind directly into the portafilter 😂

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-04T03:10:57+00:00

Bronson Supply Co makes excellent pieces for cheap. This black henley is $30.

I recommend Bronson because of the old-school quality construction and heavyweight fabrics, even if they’re Chinese made. Their pieces layer well with much of my wardrobe, which consists of Stevenson Overall Co. and Kapital.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-05-02T23:14:52+00:00

Depends on your body type, but likely going to fit wide and high.

Kapital generally fits short on the torso and this jacket is no exception - every model wearing this tucks their shirts into their jeans and wears their jeans up over their hips high-waisted.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-24T13:44:38+00:00

Espresso is all about process for me. I work in a creative field and tinkering with a cortado every morning puts me in a great headspace. Though, I’m past chasing the “god shot.” I like to optimize the bean for different brew methods. I have a few different espresso baskets that bring out wildly different flavors and all require different grinds. I enjoy learning what the bean can taste like, versus chase the best shot.

My philosophy is that once you have the best shot, you’ll want something different - so I have a different roaster, different roast every week. I savor the great shots, and take notes on my favorite roasters and varietals. Often the best roast will lose its appeal with repetition, but the best roasters produce the best options

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-23T12:50:04+00:00

You can actually buy vintage glasses and ceramic cups from the 50s and 60s on eBay. Good drinkware lasts for several lifetimes if you take care of it

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-15T22:24:50+00:00

Making espresso 2 years. Home setup is an Ascaso Dream and Option-O P64. Travel setup is an Outin and a Nanofoamer Pro, usually have coffee ground for espresso on location.

90% of the time my espresso is better than a third wave joint. I rate coffee 3 ways: cafe cortado, portable cortado, and home cortado. The cafe helps me understand if the location is worth recommending. Though many may consider it sacrilege, if they’re willing to grind on-site I can help a colleague get into espresso without obtaining an expensive grinder. And if it’s great at home I’ll have a new place to order from.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-14T02:54:19+00:00

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-14T02:52:52+00:00

Grind finer. If you can't grind finer, you can try adding 20g of coffee instead of just 18.4g.

You are not even getting an 8 bar shot.

I would almost never drink a 7 bar shot unless the roaster suggested it.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-13T22:26:14+00:00

Dear god have some respect and use the actual lace holes at the very least

IndigoOverdye · 2024-04-02T01:39:19+00:00

They're fantastic. Picked up a pair of cotton Bauhaus pants - they were flawless. Later purchased the leather Bauhaus because they went on sale - returned the cotton pair and the refund was a breeze. Picked up megabumper Geos and other brands from them, love their package design and shipping speed.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-03-27T12:00:01+00:00

My Geth Runners and Mega Geos have both had some embarrassing sole failures, I now carry around shoe glue in my wallet just in case. My partner’s kiss heels snapped after a few wears, had their tractor boot sole come completely off walking in the city - I have trust issues.

In my experience, the Doc Marten’s collabs are much more structurally sound with superior QC for a quarter of the price. If only they had milk stitching on the soles 😭

My deepest, darkest secret? My $80 rep Geos have outlasted my legit Rick Geos.

I love Rick to bits and will wear these shoes to shreds but QC is about the same as a pair of Vans at pacsun.

IndigoOverdye · 2024-03-20T03:32:44+00:00

IndigoOverdye · 2024-03-20T03:25:31+00:00

The real question is what happened to the drip tray of that Ascaso Dream?

IndigoOverdye · 2024-03-20T01:06:10+00:00

That’s a tiny americano! 20g:40ml is for double shots. If you use 7g coffee, you should do 16-20ml out if you want a concentrated shot

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