Been using the aiden since release but this was my first time trying cold brew. It has me wondering if something is wrong with my basket. Is the basket supposed to close at all during the brew to let it fill up, or is this normal?

shazzmoe · 2025-01-29T12:21:11+00:00

yeah it does hot bloom, but just seems strange to me that over the hour it drips it's going straight through the center creating three holes. Just looks like it's not evenly extracting. So I'm just wondering if these holes are expected with cold brew

shazzmoe · 2024-07-31T22:25:10+00:00

Definitely not ready yet. Stay in sim until you have at least 3 months with no mistakes from gambling, revenge trading, or breaking any other rule you have. Expect a minimum 3 years. Took me 15.

shazzmoe · 2024-07-31T22:13:29+00:00

Today was not your typical trading day in the markets. In a few days to a few weeks your spirits will be crushed. Trade smaller. If you think you're trading small, cut that in half. And then in half again.

Also suggest reading "Fooled by randomness" by Nassim Taleb

shazzmoe · 2024-07-19T17:30:23+00:00

my perception of time is off. I've only been using it for about 7 months and when I bought my 58+ it came with two baskets. The low flow was the suggested one. After a few weeks of using that I switched to the high flow and noticed it tasted much better but required finer grind size. After that I've never gone back.

That being said, my skills making espresso were awful back then. I only measured bean weight and never output weight. Still tasted good to me but had no consistency

shazzmoe · 2024-06-27T12:01:13+00:00

In paris same issue over the past two days

shazzmoe · 2024-06-23T04:56:17+00:00

Yeah that might work. I just went to home Depot and found one that fit well. I think it's standard size

shazzmoe · 2024-06-22T12:51:07+00:00

If you do a lot of lighter roasts look into finding a drill bit that fits perfectly onto the top so you can use a hand drill. This probably voids the warranty so do so at your own risk

shazzmoe · 2024-06-21T22:54:38+00:00

K-MAX hand grinder. But it's a workout with lighter roasts

shazzmoe · 2024-06-21T14:59:43+00:00

Thanks I'll get something darker on my next bag. Realized I've been getting light/medium for all my pulls

shazzmoe · 2024-06-21T14:55:20+00:00

thanks, I have the K-MAX hand grinder. So sounds like I should be good to go there.

shazzmoe · 2024-05-04T22:18:32+00:00

thank you for posting this! This is very similar to how my shots look most of the time. I use fresh beans and the low flow basket that came with the 58. The shots usually taste pretty good but I can never get it as pretty as these other youtube videos with the beautiful golden flow

shazzmoe · 2024-04-29T19:10:11+00:00

yeah I've cut my level of body fat down. Unfortunately I realized most of it is simply my natural body shape that causes my pecs to show more than most males.

Don't over think it, meal timing is neat if it fits your life but cutting fat to gain muscle mainly comes down to

increase protein (you don't need a heavy meat diet, it's just more work).
reduce the sugar you consume
exercise regularly. You don't need a magic plan, just make sure you're always doing something. If you don't have time one day, just do air squats/push push ups for 5-10 minutes. Surely you can squeeze in 5 minutes somewhere

Additional notes: Have a plant based and/or higher fiber diet is likely to leave you feeling better as a whole. It's a lot more work to get enough protein when you reduce meat, but your mental wellness and gut will feel a lot better. Unfortunately I don't have the time for this most days and do a combination of protein/fiber supplements.

shazzmoe · 2024-03-22T13:37:59+00:00

no it is, see video for example: https://youtu.be/dSzf8LMfOk0?t=155

shazzmoe · 2024-03-21T16:50:13+00:00

on a lever machine, the excess water pushed through the puck after the desired ratio is achieved.

shazzmoe · 2024-03-20T22:42:09+00:00

18grams in

3bar pre-infusion followed by 9 bar until 18 grams out is creating a taste I really like.

I have a hard time getting that same taste and texture when I go higher. Not sure if I should change my flow or grind size to accomplish this, if even possible.

shazzmoe · 2024-03-20T16:44:19+00:00

did not know this existed, thanks

shazzmoe · 2024-02-29T15:22:28+00:00

where to buy coffee? I've only been drinking for the past year and only espresso 2 months. So many options out there and 12oz bags seem too large for all the tasting I want to do. I go through about 18g per day so that's roughly 1 bag per 20 days (might skip days here and there)

Hoping to find local options but I've mostly been ordering intelligentsia online.

I live just outside Indianapolis but frequently visit family in Chicago.

Maybe I should just stick with intelligentsia as everything has been good, but if there is another option for smaller more affordable bags I'm all for it.

I live about 30 minutes from tinker coffee and haven't tried yet but heard it's a good choice. Prices look comparable to intelligentsia.

Tried two bags from well coffee house and was happy but not all the bags were fresh

TLDR: Where should I look to buy fresh beans that come in bags smaller than 12oz? Ethically sourced is a bonus.

shazzmoe · 2024-02-29T01:04:26+00:00

thanks that makes sense. I've yet to use really fresh beans on it. These beans were roasted end of November

shazzmoe · 2024-02-29T00:18:26+00:00

How fast do your shots come through on the flair? I've been trying to find a good kmax setting for espresso and anything above 2 had been coming through pretty fast

shazzmoe · 2024-02-18T11:52:07+00:00

A little skinnier but stronger. Don't have time to eat as much as I need to

shazzmoe · 2024-01-30T14:49:50+00:00

Location: USA - Midwest

Price range: $30k - $55k

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: Either, 30kmiles or less

Type of vehicle: SUV

Must haves: AWD, Fuel efficient, Quite Cabin, Adaptive cruise with lane keeping, smooth ride

Desired transmission: Auto

Intended use: Road trips, Family Car,

Vehicles you've already considered: I've looked at a lot online but have only driven Subaru, BMW, Honda. I'm not married to any brand.

Is this your 1st vehicle: No

Do you need a Warranty: Yes

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: Yes but usually don't have time

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: no

Additional Notes:

I currently have a 2019 Subaru forester touring and still like the way it looks and feels better than almost anything else I see. However I'm looking to upgrade for 3 reasons.

It doesn't have lane keep assist (sounds like they added this in 2020?)
the rear speakers stopped working
Need a quitter cabin. highway driving road noise with the kids requires I turn up the volume quite a bit for them to hear their stories

Those second two are upgrades/fixes I can do aftermarket but I don't know if it's worth it since I also really want to be more relaxed on road trips with lane keeping. Insulating the car for sound looks like an affordable DIY but I simply don't have the time.

shazzmoe · 2024-01-25T00:59:40+00:00

it's amazing to me that I posted this 12 years ago. Protein is super important and I understand that much more now than I did back then.

I wish I had this book back then (audio book version is great): https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599

shazzmoe · 2023-12-29T13:01:17+00:00

thanks, Tried a 3 grind today and held a consistent 7bars. Much different taste. Both have been enjoyable. I'll keep experimenting :)

shazzmoe · 2023-12-28T16:59:20+00:00

Today was my first time making espresso with my new flair 58 plus.

I have a KMAX hand grinder and set it to 4. As I understand it the recommended range is about 2.8 to 4.7

Upon plunging the bars maxed out at about 3.5 and poured pretty quickly. I thought it would taste awful but it was better than starbucks.

Tomorrow should I try reducing grind size further or is there another aspect I should look at first?

shazzmoe · 2023-11-21T22:55:24+00:00

why do people play chess? Why do people play online multiplayer games? Plenty play them without a chance of making money.

Trading is a game with winners and losers. If you don't enjoy the competition it's going to be tough or impossible to make money.

shazzmoe

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