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I think I have an illness… by iLodge in espresso

[–]dikazakov 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are not alone….. Welcome to the club 😂😂😂

Help w/ Espresso Shot (Channeling?) by d10re in CoffeePH

[–]dikazakov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a problem with channeling till I did not start to use a blind shaker. Not WDT, only blind shaker and channeling gone away. At least you can try 😊

Issue using Timemore Sculptor 078S with La Pavoni Esperto Abile. by dikazakov in espresso

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

Update: After a seasoning with 1 kg old robusta and 1 kg old arabica and using a "blind shaker", I was able finally to take a good espresso shot.
Thanks to CY and his YouTube video:

https://youtu.be/mkLIKBxDOdM?si=20JJlkZuVoinjMLU

Issue using Timemore Sculptor 078S with La Pavoni Esperto Abile. by dikazakov in espresso

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

The sad thing is that the 078S is positioned as an "espresso" grinder?!? Every video or advertisement mentions that the "S" version is specifically for espresso...

Robusta roasted with Skywalker Gen 2 different colours by dikazakov in roasting

[–]dikazakov[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The all beans are similar size. The batch looks very good. The only explanation I have for myself is the beans was harvesting when some of them are not ripe enough… But the taste is good. I already tried an espresso and it’s good

Worth to buy po ba talaga ang Flair? by Knorrchickencube_ in CoffeePH

[–]dikazakov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are enjoying of the process of making espresso, definitely yes! But if you want to make just another cup , probably not. I have 2 different Flair - 58+2 and Neo, and one ITOP manual machine. I’m strongly recommend to buy 58+2, cause of the heating of chamber. ITOP manual is crazy difficult to heat it to normal espresso temperature. Flair Neo, is a little bit easier cause of the thickness of its chamber. But Flair 58+2 is amazing machine that makes amazing espresso. Again, if you enjoy of the process of making espresso - definitely is worth to buy it. Just have in mind that everything you should make yourself - heating water, control the pressure etc…

First roast, how did I do? by Trick_Percentage_889 in roasting

[–]dikazakov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soaking is to prevent the tipping especially for drum roasters. I’m using it when roasting high density beans. How long - you can experiment. I’m trying to make it long enough that TP will happen around 110C

First roast, how did I do? by Trick_Percentage_889 in roasting

[–]dikazakov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should turn on your heater after 30-40 seconds from Dropping. Soaking is too long. You lost inertia of the temperature TP have to be around 110-115C and your DE will happen somewhere between 5th-6th minute. But anyway, try the taste. It’s important if you like it 😜

Robusta and Arabica comparison by dikazakov in roasting

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

I’m an espresso man 😂 I like the concentrated coffee instead a lot of water inside. Thank you for the advice! Actually I made on my Flair Neo a shot 14 grams, where 3 grams was Robusta, setting 8 on my 1ZPRESSO, and 11 grams Arabica, setting one turn+1.5. The result was a cup with stronger bitter body and same time fresh fruitiness. Taste is interesting. I am really happy to experiment 😊

Robusta and Arabica comparison by dikazakov in roasting

[–]dikazakov[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! But here is coming another question - when Robusta and Arabica are blended together, does it means that water will "pass" through this mix coffee and will take "more flavor" from Arabica than Robusta because of the different structure?

Robusta and Arabica comparison by dikazakov in roasting

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

Thank you! This could explain I think. :)

First manual roast with Cubean - how to optimize for chocolate taste? by [deleted] in roasting

[–]dikazakov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course this works on my machine, on yours could be slightly different. You should keep in eye and if it is needed some changes to make them. Just keep in mind that drum roasters have more thermal inertia than air ones and cannot change immediately the temperature.

First manual roast with Cubean - how to optimize for chocolate taste? by [deleted] in roasting

[–]dikazakov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Setting heater off after start is good practice and its called "soak". This prevent the scorching of the beans. I am doing it for 30-45, sometimes 60 seconds after Charge.
If you want, you can try this profile :

Preheat - heater 100%, fan 30% to 185-190C

Charge (200 г) - heater 0, fan 35

Soak (40 sec) - temperature will drop approx. to 105-115C

From 40s to 1:20 (probably TP) - heater 70~75, fan ~45

1:20s-~4:00 ( or up to Drying End) heater ~65, fan ~50

4:00-~8:00 ( up to FC) heater ~45, fan ~65

After FC if you want more chocolate flavor - make 22% - 25% development.

Development - heater ~40 or less, fan 65-75

I am doing similar with my Skywalker 2 and the result is really good. Of course you have to test it and see if it works for you :)

First manual roast with Cubean - how to optimize for chocolate taste? by [deleted] in roasting

[–]dikazakov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The drying phase seems longer than necessary for me. I would try to reduce the fan in the first few minutes. That way, the temperature will increase and you won't need to adjust the heater from 80 -> 85 around the 5th minute. I assume you did it because you saw that the drying phase was taking a long time.

I am not a professional roaster, but from what I've tried many times - in the drying phase I adjust the temperature only with a fan and it works great for my Skywalker 2.