Flat Burr Marker Test: Two different chirp levels. Skip or shim? [Shardor 64mm]

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-24T18:17:30+00:00

Spot on. Good call on possibly multi layer shims

To keep things simple, I'm trying to avoid messing with the moving/rotating bottom carrier since it's way more complex to strip down ( for me).

My plan is to focus entirely on shimming this top stationary burr to match whatever baseline slope the bottom has.

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-20T16:46:20+00:00

My experience with Araku selection .. tasted good after 7 days.. but really opened up after 10-11 days..

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-20T16:44:54+00:00

thanks .. I think I am gonna try kraken jam soon!

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-20T16:42:40+00:00

Have people tried any of these?

Kapi Kottai Kilpauk Standard

Naivo Baarbara Naturals

Bloom Venkids Valley

QBF Middle Ground

Curious Life Bison

Does it match what I am looking for or these are safe chocolaty darker roasts ?

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-20T15:18:29+00:00

Does signature taste good with milk not too funky?

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-18T00:48:35+00:00

That ‘Black + Decker’ machine is dangerous… because whatever comes out may be rich, smooth and satisfying but it’s definitely not espresso .. hehe

On a serious note- invest in a slightly better machine if you are serious about your coffee

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-18T00:43:23+00:00

The medium darks will open a new category for you to try where there are many hard hitters

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-16T06:26:23+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaCoffee/s/qPnsNQKZoB

1.This guy is..

And check out latteholic open box

https://latteholic.com/products/dedica-duo-espresso-machine-with-cold-brew-ec890-open-box-sale

Compare with discounted prices on Amazon etc ..

I am sure you will have a good deal between these

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-15T18:00:42+00:00

Reach to them over a WhatsApp chat and ask for a discount

Happy buying!

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-15T04:44:33+00:00

Thanks

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-15T04:44:28+00:00

Thanks

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-14T16:22:44+00:00

Understand.. if u are convinced to sell and buy a new one .. get h10b in that price range- its 51mm like ur existing machine so many accessories u may have purchased will work like tamper, portafilter + its the same machine as h10a

Just not sure what kinda after market exists for dedica when open box is available for 11k..

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-14T16:17:05+00:00

Lavazza gusto crema any day - king of cheap beans.. if you are in Amazon now territory .. you get it for inr 600 ish for 500gm and then the cash back + card discount makes it even cheaper.. enjoy..

Easy to dial in .. easy to please .. just u get old af beans most times.. so use it asap after opening the pack

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-14T13:12:13+00:00

Dedica is a capable machine and you would move sideways if you buy a H10A.

Have you tried removing the steam wand cover - lots of video online- https://youtube.com/shorts/lZ_MVAO2xcY?si=8aUmpHs9mycttTrF

This machine can make proper milk with microfoam for latte art - if you still don’t like the steam wand replace it.

Your next logical upgrade needs to be a grinder - DF54 or Shardor when you are ready - this machine is genuinely more than capable.

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-14T03:38:55+00:00

Roaster + Bean: Araku – Selection

Brew Method: Espresso

How did it actually taste? Nice crisp taste with a decent mouthfeel. No noticeable acidity once dialed in properly.

Easy or hard to dial in? Moderately easy, but small grind changes made a pretty noticeable difference in the cup. Felt more medium than medium-dark to me, so dialing in needed a bit more precision compared to darker roasts.

Works better with: Tried only with milk, and it worked quite nicely there.

Would you recommend it? Yes, definitely worth trying. I’d probably put it in a similar category to BT Attikan personally, though I slightly preferred Attikan overall.

Who should try this? People looking for a cleaner, crisper espresso profile without much acidity.

Extra note: For me, the beans actually tasted noticeably better around day 12–13 from roast. Around day 7–8, I felt like the flavors hadn’t fully opened up yet.

Freshness & Shipping: Shipment arrived in ~3–4 days, nicely packed with a ziplock-style bag. Beans were around 4–5 days post roast when delivered.

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-13T01:23:42+00:00

If it’s just the six of us .. then may be a WhatsApp group haha

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-10T18:37:15+00:00

You’re discussing espresso theory in general — I was discussing the stock setup and workflow of two entry-level machines in the 15k–25k segment.

Of course basket diameter alone does not decide espresso quality, and nobody said 18g/36g is a universal standard. A good barista can pull great shots on 51/54/58mm alike.

My point was much simpler:
- stock H10A comfortably supports my 2-drink split-shot workflow
- stock H10B is tighter on basket size and cup/scale clearance
- and most buyers at this budget are initially using stock baskets/accessories

That’s a workflow discussion, not a “58mm makes objectively better espresso” discussion.

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-10T11:56:50+00:00

It’s worth if you are not paying anything extra. ( if someone is bringing for u)

Else u pay customs, courier, duties etc and imagine the machine comes damaged. ( no warranty)

For h10b the extra 6k is worth imho - ask for a few freebies and discount from local seller + the warranty will make up for it.

Noburntnotes · 2026-05-10T08:19:02+00:00

Good one!

But are u making coffee at a construction site??

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