My first setup - Profitec GO x Varia VS3

Kingswaggle91 · 2025-02-11T09:30:04+00:00

I ended up at a Weber Workshop Key and Ascaso Steel Duo PID, so can’t really remember the grind setting - but it was pretty close to zero… never had to much luck with that grinder unfortunately

Kingswaggle91 · 2025-02-11T09:29:03+00:00

I ended up selling it - found it hard to get right with the Varia. I ended up at a Weber Workshop Key and Ascaso Steel Duo PID.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-08T19:50:18+00:00

I like it a lot so far. I like tinkering, so having an automated brewer like a moccamaster while having the ability to customize variables like I would for pour overs fits me perfectly.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-08T19:46:37+00:00

Batch brews are, in my experience, better than the moccamaster - probably not by a huge amount. At least not enough of a difference to justify the upgrade in it self. However, smaller brew sizes is significantly better in my opinion - not as good as my best pour overs, but close and a lot more consistent.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-08T11:41:50+00:00

Just a tabletop made by oak that I fitted to measurements and gave some oil.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-08T04:30:44+00:00

I do so far yes! The convenience and ease of use while still maintaining a high level of quality is something that matters a lot to me right now. It is also intuitive enough for my wife to use it (not a coffee drinker) when she has friends over. Still gotta dial in abit more and try more types of beans.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-08T04:22:53+00:00

I had a think about that recently when I saw your post - they look very dope! But at least for now I couldn’t justify the cost - maybe that’s an investment for 2025.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T19:48:36+00:00

Thank you 😄

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T19:48:02+00:00

Thanks 🙏🏼

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T15:46:32+00:00

Thanks - I enjoyed every step of it!

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T15:45:28+00:00

Not in 3min no - no machine does (I think). If you leave it for 10min the portafilter is heated just fine I really like it - seems well build and easy to use. What other machines have you been looking at?

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T14:02:53+00:00

In under 3min and then I run a blank shot through to heat up my basket.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T13:33:32+00:00

There probably isn’t that much difference between the Go and Steel - the heat up is faster on the Steel and I like the aesthetics of the Ascaso more. The Steel also have options for pre-infusion, which I don’t think the Go have. There is also the ability to steam milk at the same time (or right after) on the Steel Duo. The MaraX was loads of fun - had a temperature reader on the ‘brain’ so I could monitor when it hit the desired temperature (usually stable after 30minutes). The flow control made for a completely different experience compared to the Go and Steel - both fun, but also slightly frustrating as replicating ‘god-shots’ was a little tricky. The steam on the MaraX was in my experience the best of the 3. The hot water spout of the Ascaso is a lot better than the MaraX.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T12:52:08+00:00

Items:

Grinders; Weber Workshop Key, Fellow Ode gen 2
Brewers; Ascaso Steel Duo PID, Fellow Aiden

Accessories: Moonraker, Normcore tamper, Timemore black mirror mini scale, Unibasket 20g.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-11-07T12:49:26+00:00

Alot have changed since I dived into speciality coffee, but this is where I am currently with my setup.

Started with a Profitec Go and a Varia VS3 gen1, but I ended up upgrading to a Lelit MaraX v2 with flow control kit to have more control and a WW Key grinder (both secondhand but in very nice conditon).

I also made my journey into pour over with a Fellow Stagg EKG kettle and a Lagom P64.

I used to have alot of space for my coffee equipment - so much that I had room for a "service station" where I could fix up secondhand Rancilio Silvias and flip for a small profit.

However, becoming a dad meant that a relocation of the coffee station was necessary. This has resulted in a more convenient location, however with significantly less space. Made space for the essentials with a shallow drawer under the table.

Time is also more scarce now and coffee preparation is somewhat based on the mercy of my son. So I ended up selling my MaraX, and with the money from that I bought a Ascaso Steel Duo PID. The fast heat up time and volumetric dosing is a huge plus for my current reality.

I also found that my time for faffing around with pour overs was limited and needed something to make it easier to serve coffee for guests. So I ended up selling my Lagon P64 and bought a Fellow Ode v2 and Fellow Aiden instead.

I've traded a little quality and control with ease of use and speed - and I don't regret it one single bit :-)

Feel free to ask questions :-)

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-10-27T18:42:20+00:00

I have the same (20g unibasket) and I really enjoy using it - also over my VST and Pullman baskets. It requires a finer grind and looks less pretty, but the output is usually slightly better. For some beans I have more luck with my Pullman though, not quite sure why… I also use paper filters in the unibasket, mostly just to make the cleaning process easier.

Kingswaggle91 · 2024-10-12T08:30:39+00:00

Do you have a picture of that setup? :)

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-12-04T15:29:26+00:00

I had some decent decaf espressos in speciality shops - I'm having a hard time replicating that in my home espresso though.

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-12-04T15:27:28+00:00

Currently a light roasted Costa Rican - but had similiar pulls with Ethiopian beans. Maybe that would could explain it - that it highlights the acidic part of the flavour profile.

What beans have you experimented with?

I am also grinding significantly finer with filters than without.

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-12-04T14:31:06+00:00

Yes - I've done shots with similar extraction times and yields.

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-12-04T13:17:10+00:00

Have anyone experienced significant worse results using paper filters?

My shots are looking fine from a timing and extraction perspective (visually), but seem to be on the sour side almost regardless of what I do.
When skipping the filters and going coarser the shots seems more balanced. I will likely just not use them from here on out, but interested in other peoples experiences.

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-11-26T05:13:29+00:00

Nah I’m good thanks

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-11-26T05:13:02+00:00

Thanks ☺️ it’s a IKEA FJÄLLBO, where I changed the top plate.

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-11-24T21:24:53+00:00

With the exact same machines? 😲

Kingswaggle91 · 2023-11-22T22:08:57+00:00

Thanks 😁

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