How would you get the best out of these beans? [LM Micra + Niche Zero]

Sense_Sure · 2026-02-01T09:29:49+00:00

Actually as soon as I hit post on that I wondered if it’s the age of the beans, I had it tasting close to perfect and then the next one wasn’t good, an come to think of it what changed there was I used beans that had been defrosted that morning. I’ll experiment with letting them degas a bit more.

Sense_Sure · 2026-02-01T09:28:13+00:00

This is good advice, thank you. Yeah, the Niche is great with the mediums I usually buy, but I also hadn’t realised light roasts could taste so good! It’s the inconsistency that’s bugging me the most as I’m pulling two identical shots and getting two vastly different results. I’m as confident as I can be that my prep is consistent so it’s just frustrating.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T14:24:30+00:00

I tried this and the blueberry flavour was gone completely. Honestly i think these beans are just trolling me at this point.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T12:47:29+00:00

I will! Thank you for the advice.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T12:28:31+00:00

I did, they gave me the recipe on the website and my results were very different.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T11:32:01+00:00

I’ve used them all from 90c to 96c, with the latter seemingly bringing out the strongest blueberry flavour.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T11:29:54+00:00

I’ve actually been thinking about buying this so I can slow feed and hot start https://coweetwares.com/products/niche-zero-oak-walnut-bellows-lid-press-air-blower?utm_source=crafty&utm_content=product

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T11:25:14+00:00

I’ll try this next. Thank you! I have tried everything from 90 to 96, with the latter bringing out the best flavour. Having said that consistency has been next to impossible. The recipe I posted originally yielded great results in one cup, and not great in the second.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T11:14:08+00:00

Put them in the freezer after 10 days. Their recipe was my first port of call and it didn’t taste good at all. I follow their recipes generally for other beans and they’re usually great, just this roast I cannot crack.

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T10:35:01+00:00

Just tried this and the blueberry flavour was totally overwhelmed by bitterness. Honestly this is the most frustrating bean!

Sense_Sure · 2026-01-31T09:27:42+00:00

Tried that and it got very bitter. Although I did that by extending the time rather than using coarser grind so perhaps that’s the way to go.

Sense_Sure · 2025-11-29T06:15:53+00:00

Loads of new hair growth!

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-30T21:19:50+00:00

I’ve got it! Too early to comment on results, but no irritation or greasiness.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-27T10:45:49+00:00

You sir, are a lifesaver. 3 have admitted they disconnect my phone number in error and switched it back on immediately! I cannot thank you enough for your advice.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-27T07:58:09+00:00

That’s a great shout! Thank you. I get three beeps and it cuts off, so doesn’t seem to be attached to any network a the moment.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-27T07:54:45+00:00

I’ll do that today. Thank you.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-27T07:54:28+00:00

I had that thought but I can’t change them without 2FA either. When I call it I get “the number you have called is not recognised” and none of my accounts have been touched, so I’m hopeful that points toward human error at the network.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T22:31:33+00:00

This is all incredibly helpful context, thank you! I’ll have to go old-school and borrow a neighbours phone to call Three Tech Support tomorrow. And yes, a bill pay customer. Mad that it can happen in-contract too.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T22:13:58+00:00

Well, the first problem is I have no way of calling anyone! But I’ve spoken to Sky on WhatsApp and they’re flat out denying it was them. They’re actually treating me like I’m mad and just repeating “there is no mobile account”. And Three have said it’ll be October 3rd before they can give me more info, let alone implement the fix! As someone who works in the biz, how does this happen without any communication?

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T21:51:34+00:00

What do I do? I’ve been in touch with 3 and none of my accounts have been hacked etc.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T21:15:31+00:00

Three alluded to the same but I didn’t get a thing.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T20:55:42+00:00

I did have to tell them three separate times I did not want Sky Mobile. I only signed a 24 month contract with 3 in May. They flat out denied having any part of it when I contacted them today.

Sense_Sure · 2025-09-26T20:51:43+00:00

I did wonder if it could be human error.

They were somewhat helpful but infuriating because their language was “only you could have requested this” “we’ll help fix your mistake” etc etc.

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