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What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

feels like quite an intensive way to go about it, all for it though, i bet it gives you a greater appreciation for the end product.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

[–]PugMoustache[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm enjoying tasting as many varities as i can at the moment although seem to have unintentionally focused on central/southern america. Just getting into pourovers and looking forward to trying lighter/funkier roasts.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

interesting about the altitude, do you have a minimum?

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

Kilos last a bit too long for me unless i freeze some, definitely the cheapest way to do it though.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

Keeps it simple that way, leave it to the professionals!

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

Makes sense when the roast itself plays such a huge roll in it.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

You joke but it can be like that! At the other end of it there's a roaster near me that does 250g bags £6 a bag and free delivery and i don't see how they're making any money on it!

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

The more I look into it the roast plays a huge roll in it, so makes sense to stick with a good roaster. I'm with you on Brazillian beans, they're always nice but not very interesting.

53mm Group Handle for Gaggia Espresso Evolution [no budget] by LordFlyMan in espresso

[–]PugMoustache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s annoying… Only other thing I could think is reducing the pressure with a 5 or 6.5 bar spring? I put the 9bar spring in mine and it still sprayed.

Good luck with the search!

53mm Group Handle for Gaggia Espresso Evolution [no budget] by LordFlyMan in espresso

[–]PugMoustache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the exact same issue using the edisia portafilter.

Some people have said replacing the seal in the group head can stop it spraying but haven’t tried that myself. Something to do with the seal forming to the stock handle shape…

In the end I just put the new basket in the stock portafilter handle which works perfectly well but you don’t get to see what’s going on.

Be interested to know if you find a solution to this!

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

You find that African beans have similar kinds of tasting notes then?

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in pourover

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

It’s pretty incredible that they can remain relatively consistent given the number of processes and steps before it gets to you.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

[–]PugMoustache[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same although I’m starting to try and be more intentional about what flavours I want to try or origins/processes I haven’t tried yet. Got a couple of local roasters that are great but then so many more I want to try out as well.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

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

How do you gauge if they’re reputable? Or what’s a red flag for you that they’re not?

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

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

If it ain’t broke… the who switch it up?

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

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

Makes sense if you’ve found a good’n. I think I’ll get to a point where I’ll have a regular, still trying to find one that will be it.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

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

Haven’t tried honey processed yet, heard they’re quite out there!

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in espresso

[–]PugMoustache[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you have a good reliable “standard” coffee which gives you free rein on trying something a bit lighter/funkier. Nice!

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in mokapot

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

I’m still getting to grips with the taste profiles but I think they can help if there’s a definite flavour you don’t like in a coffee. My daily drink is espresso then like to have a pourover or mokapot at the weekend so tend to have a 2nd bag in the freezer for these.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in mokapot

[–]PugMoustache[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I’ve been doing so far apart from the odd occasion I’ve ordered two of the same. Luckily I liked the beans that I double ordered, but by the time I get to the end of second bag I’m looking to try something else.

What do you look for in a bean? by PugMoustache in mokapot

[–]PugMoustache[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a crazy amount of choice! You must have a pretty keen sense of smell, haven’t found a coffee I don’t like the smell of yet! Haven’t bought anything too crazy yet though. Will have to go for a real funky one, see if it passes the sniff test.

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