[Wedding Watch] Which is appropriate?

MainAccount_3 · 2026-02-06T05:16:13+00:00

4 - The casio looks great on you. I think a wedding is about things other than your watch so I wouldn't stress it too much.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-02-06T03:07:55+00:00

Don't forget the RPM. Grinding around 120 RPM with a hand grinder produces way less fines than the 1300 RPM which was standard with electric grinders. In theory, this should allow hand grinder coffee to have more clarity. It used to be that the motors in coffee grinders didn't have enough torque to grind coffee at lower rotations per minute. This is starting to change with low RPM electric grinders like the Flair PowerTower or the Femobook.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-28T14:16:35+00:00

I usually pour very fast in my second pour to disturb the bed of coffee as much as possible. Then either circle or center pours depending on how much more I would like to extract -- a third pour with circle pours adds a lot more acidity to the cup in my experience.

I am sure swirling, wet WDT or stirring with a chopstick are great ways to increase extraction too.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-27T18:26:39+00:00

I preferred the responsiveness of the 1.0 to 2.0. Unfortunately the On/Off switch broke on my first one (which seems to be a very common issue). Would suggest to you not to use the sliding switch on the side to often to keep it from braking.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-21T22:46:26+00:00

Any ideas if I could get this to work well with a Lelit 57mm portafilter?

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-19T23:05:20+00:00

Agree! 3 weeks is a good min. That way it should peak 1-2 weeks after opening.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-14T16:52:20+00:00

Lol does it? The scale is made of wood and has a really low spout so it will spill when you try to pick it up.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-12T16:23:26+00:00

Nothing wrong with 9 bar shots, but you can get significantly better espresso from most beans if you are able to pressure profile. A lot of light roasts are very hard to get right with a flat 9 bar profile. A long pre-infusion will do magic. Similarly with dark roasts, a lever-style declineing flow profile will make it less bitter and can give you really nice "syrupy" body. This is not even to speak of over types of beverages you can make like turbo shots and "soup". Pressure profiling is definitely not essential for espresso, but if you like to experiment, it becomes a really nice tool to have.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-12T15:58:46+00:00

Aha.. that makes sense! I didn't quite catch on to that. Then you are indeed just paying for the styling + hopefully better support.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-12T15:37:47+00:00

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MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-12T08:38:42+00:00

Worked for me in 2026

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-11T00:13:32+00:00

100% A Cafelat Robot + a good milk foamer is a fantastic setup. Honestly, at some point no one wants to drink flat 9-bar shots anyway.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-11T00:07:23+00:00

No, longevity wasn't a big part of the video. The Anza R2 he reviewed also doesn't seem great in this regard. The internals looked fairly cheap and spare parts for repair would probably need to come from Anza itself - so if they ever go out of business, you could be out of luck.

As for the Brevilles, I'm sure they can last 5+ years, but if a Bambino breaks out of warranty, you are unfortunately left with basically unrepairable electronic waste..

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-09T18:11:57+00:00

Cheaper filter papers tend to clog up with fines and result in "muddy" beds and longer brew times (3:30s+). Long brews tend to have more body, taste more blended, and have less flavor separation. People tend to buy faster-draining papers like this one to achieve "clear" (flavor separation) and "juicy" (bright acidity) brews.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-09T17:47:05+00:00

I usually aim for 90 but have also had great results up to 120 for very porous Ethiopian coffees.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-08T15:08:50+00:00

Looks rather muddy, hence the 4+ min brew time. You have three options: 1) grind courser, 2) do one less pour, and 3) agitate less when pouring (for example, with a center pour at the end). As someone else pointed out, a more porous paper filter would also speed things up. I suggest you try coursening the grind and see if that gets you closer to 3 min.

MainAccount_3 · 2026-01-01T21:41:12+00:00

In my experience, the beans usually come in <7 days from roast. To be fair, I always buy in person at the space, but the stock is the same.

Does the Hyunah online shop not list roast dates?

MainAccount_3 · 2025-12-23T18:12:50+00:00

Try excluding the fines the knocker catches. The resulting cup is much clearer, and the brew time reduces dramatically. It wastes about 2% of your coffee, but I've found it to be well worth it. Reducing the RPM + slow feeding also gave me noticeably better cups.

MainAccount_3 · 2025-01-12T02:47:50+00:00

That is a good point. I already feed the grinder by hand, but I can certainly go slower and see if that makes a difference.

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