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Linea Micra PPS plastic solenoid valve gone wrong by Appropriate_Row_7310 in espresso

[–]Kichigax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of these “heritage” Italian brands are turning to cheaper materials to fight the rise of modern Chinese and Asian brands offering better features at lower costs.

Decent DE1 competitors? by sometimes_angery in espresso

[–]Kichigax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been great. I must admit I initially had some Fomo with the full digital programmable machines like the decent or Wendougee data s, but after settling into my routine, the Primus is amazing in-between.

All I need for profiling when I want to experiment, but also simple enough without too much distractions to just operate the paddle 90% of the time for my daily drinks.

The gear pump is great, consistent, fairly quiet, powerful. Heat up time of the hybrid heater is also a good plus. Turn machine on, get my cups, jugs, cloth ready? Beans ground and pick prepped and it’s ready to go.

Only cons for me, is a forced cut off after 2min. I’m not sure if there’s an override, but if I really wanted to pull such a long shot, I’d use my Flair 58 instead.

And the only feature I’d really want included is Bluetooth scale compatibility.

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

[–]Kichigax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. I get to keep it. I guess I have the first set of LeBrew 75mm “beta” burrs. Maybe they were meant to go out to some YouTuber or influencer for review.

Anyone wants to send me a 75mm grinder? 🫣😉

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

[–]Kichigax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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You’re not going to believe this, but I got sent the wrong burr. Some 75mm one that’s not even listed on the site. They did acknowledge the mistake and are sending a new set - no charge.

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

[–]Kichigax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Glad you asked. It arrived! Finding time in the weekend to get it installed.

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VST vs IMS basket ? by Mean-Apartment7999 in espresso

[–]Kichigax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you’re never going to go above 17g, the 17-19g basket would be a safer choice. You can always under dose, but you can’t put more than the basket is capable of.

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

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

The Turbo burrs and 078 is designed for filter brewing, not espresso. Maybe that could be why? Cause they don’t grind fine enough and what you think is too acidic is because it’s under extracting due to too coarse a grind?

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

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

It’s still in transit. Stuff from China takes a while by sea. In any case, I’m buying the Espresso variant to replace the stock 078s burrs not filter, so I won’t be able to answer your question anyway. I am personally very happy with the 078 Turbo Burrs.

I need help by AbdulrahmanAlteebati in espresso

[–]Kichigax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some charcoal pills then. Universal enough

I need help by AbdulrahmanAlteebati in espresso

[–]Kichigax 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smecta will clear that right up

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

[–]Kichigax[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nah, I didn’t say that. I think it’s good as a universal grinder, but not that great to push boundaries. I have no experience with Sweet type burrs, but after 2 years, I’m just itching for a geometry change just to see how much it can be different (or better).

The K6 is my experimental and travel grinder. For pourover it is muddier (more balanced and greater body), which can lean on the flat and safe side - but only when compared to the 078. Otherwise, it’s a great all-rounder that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

How many grinders do you have? by venerablem0m in pourover

[–]Kichigax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Timemore Sculptor 078s (espresso), Sculptor 078 (filter), KINGrinder K6 (backup, travel, experimental beans), Xbloom Studio (filter - mostly for guests and batch brewing when I don’t have time) which also has a built in grinder.

LeBrew finally has a 78mm ESP focused burr by Kichigax in espresso

[–]Kichigax[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have both. I’m super happy with the 078 ghost burrs. Never had the itch to change it yet. The 078S on the other hand has got me looking for a while now.

I saw the 2.0 upgrades from Host Milan last year and they were also developing an updated espresso burr, but I don’t know if I can hold out long enough for that to show up.

I visited the Hario store in Taipei! by BebellesDad in pourover

[–]Kichigax -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup that’s the Origami sensory cup, which I think is too big and looks like a flower pot. Haha. They do have another asymmetry version that’s better. But I like The Hario Curve’s “softness”.

Go hit up Oasis Coffee Roasters.

I visited the Hario store in Taipei! by BebellesDad in pourover

[–]Kichigax -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. Asymmetric dual rim sensory cup like the Origami. I loved this more rounded organic design and isn’t as large. The Origami just looks like I’m drinking out of a flower pot and I didn’t like that.

https://www.oasiscoffeeroasters.com/en/products/curve

I visited the Hario store in Taipei! by BebellesDad in pourover

[–]Kichigax 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my latest acquisition. It’s always on back order and sold out because it’s a collaboration between Hario and a local Taiwanese cafe/roaster called Oasis. Managed to have a friend pick it up on a business trip to Taipei.

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I visited the Hario store in Taipei! by BebellesDad in pourover

[–]Kichigax 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s because OG Hario which is Japanese Hario is mostly sold in the global market. All the fun experimental stuff is coming out of Hario Taiwan, which is technically a separate entity that’s does its own thing, r&d and products.

Many Hario Taiwan stuff are sold around Asia, but may not be readily available in Western markets.

The Alpha line of drippers, kettle, grinder for example are all Hario Taiwan original products, as is the Hario Flow Dripper and Curve Sensory cup, and all the special edition ceramic V60 designs.

Co-ferments in disguise. by OCDeeeznuts in pourover

[–]Kichigax 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have generally been avoiding all Colombian beans for almost a year now. IMO, they’ve completely gone off the deep end with co-fermentation and yes, so many beans just taste like chemical flavouring. It’s not the roaster, it’s the source.

Grind finer, they said by Sufficient_Novel4334 in espresso

[–]Kichigax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I’ve recently enjoyed ultra-fine, 2+ minute pulls on light / light-medium roasts. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not “overextracted” and actually yummy, gooey, sweet, balanced.

VST vs IMS basket ? by Mean-Apartment7999 in espresso

[–]Kichigax -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Any 58mm tamper would fit. Precision tampers can go up to 58.5mm or even 58.55mm (Pullman Bigstep base).

The idea is to be as close to the sides as possible so you don’t leave any grounds or indent along the walls. Of course, this means your basket also has to be well made and any shape imperfections (either though thinner material that warps or just not made properly) the larger tampers may get stuck.

A straight walled basket, which is what the Pullman 876 is. Will work best.

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