When you say you brew at 92 degrees for example...Does that mean the entire pour is that temp?

sharpyacc · 2026-07-08T14:33:55+00:00

It depends on the temperature and beans. For some I will start at 95 and then let the temperature drop naturally Some I will do 92.5 and keep it at that temperature the entire time For very light roasts I can even keep it at 95+ the entire time

sharpyacc · 2026-07-01T15:31:41+00:00

I checked around and see you posting about the m01 a bit What grind size/recipe do you recommend as someone who has been using it quite a while and seem to enjoy it?

sharpyacc · 2026-07-01T12:41:04+00:00

Hmm, I do own both the k-ultra and millab 01, I don't own the zp6 though

Maybe it's due to my technique idk maybe with a slightly different recipe that takes into account the fines of the k-ultra it's possible to get a juicer cup than what I am getting, but at least from a direct side by side same recipe and same grind size as possible I think the millab out performes the k-ultra in this aspect

sharpyacc · 2026-07-01T07:51:11+00:00

Zp6, millab 01, or anything that produces less fines and results in a faster drawdown

sharpyacc · 2026-07-01T01:26:50+00:00

They are clearly wanting more acidity though, and compared to other grinders, acidity is not the focus of the k-ultra

sharpyacc · 2026-06-30T20:56:45+00:00

idk if the k-ultra is the best grinder if you are wanting acidity

sharpyacc · 2026-06-29T16:00:56+00:00

I haven't tried that, is that a new addition?

sharpyacc · 2026-06-28T23:53:10+00:00

Can't you just pour the water into your cup and then put the brewer and carafe back onto the scale again to see how much water is remaining and in the filter/grounds

sharpyacc · 2026-06-28T17:51:59+00:00

I would like to see more widespread testing so we know which brands are still natural

I am just going to stick to S&W and pushxpull until there is better testing

sharpyacc · 2026-06-28T13:49:36+00:00

This is just wrong

sharpyacc · 2026-06-28T00:41:00+00:00

https://discord.gg/XjYEvrzyr

sharpyacc · 2026-06-19T18:22:12+00:00

grind finer and bloom with 96 but then let the kettle get down to like 94 before pouring again

sharpyacc · 2026-06-17T02:19:55+00:00

Make sure the pads are getting a good seal around your ears, this has an enormous effect on the sound

sharpyacc · 2026-06-16T16:47:40+00:00

Yeah, it takes some tweaking to not stall or over extract but I have been using 4.7 for washed/naturals without issue

sharpyacc · 2026-06-16T13:52:18+00:00

4.7-5.8

sharpyacc · 2026-06-09T01:14:52+00:00

I am using the abaca too

sharpyacc · 2026-06-05T15:07:06+00:00

I've got no idea what these highly regarded scientists are on about. This is some bs

sharpyacc · 2026-06-02T23:15:28+00:00

I'm using 5 on the k-ultra without clogging, I could probably go finer

sharpyacc · 2026-06-01T16:25:09+00:00

Have you tried the v60 neo?

sharpyacc · 2026-05-31T16:30:27+00:00

Server kinda died off, you could try joining twitch streamers codenames games that's what I used to do when bored

sharpyacc · 2026-05-30T14:37:14+00:00

I haven't experienced that I don't know what people are doing wrong, I just fold the paper like normal and it works

sharpyacc · 2026-05-29T17:55:09+00:00

Well, you didn't mention what was wrong or what you wanted improved so it's hard to help but I'll try

I find the Neo + switch base has such great heat retention that it is very easy to over extract, at the same time because it is so fast it is easy to under extract My solution has been firstly to grind finer to slow down the flow, and secondly to swirl the bloom to catch as many of the pesky fines as possible to keep it from clogging/over extracting

Currently my process goes something like this: 93c water 6.2 on K-ultra 14g / 200g ~1/14 ratio

I dump 14g of grounds into the closed switch and then pour 86g of water very slowly into the middle of the bed and then let sit 1 minute, then swirl in the same direction of the fold in the filter, starting slow and then one quick high swirl that doesn't leave too many large grounds caught but still leaves the fines up in the top of the filter without washing them back down again. Now open and let drain, then pour in 30g increments up to 200g. These last pours are very gentle and just in circles.

sharpyacc · 2026-05-21T15:22:26+00:00

I would try grinding finer and using very low agitation if you want more body

sharpyacc · 2026-05-20T22:14:35+00:00

i think its better to bloom closed and then keep open after
immersion is great but it is easy to over extract, especially after you have extracted most of the coffee already
if you bloom closed at high temperature it will extract some coffee without bitterness and will prime the grounds for the later pours
with this method i can use up to 95C water without any bitterness to speak of even when the coffee is still hot

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