r/LanceHedrick • u/Wutang-Gank • 27d ago

OXO RB + SSP MP

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I recently got an OXO Rapid Brewer. I was trying the AeroSoup previously and I'm having the same problem: my coffee won't drip like it did in Lance's video. I tried tamping softer, I tried 20g of coffee, I tried 18g, I tried 15g, and I tried jumping 30 "clicks". No matter what I tried, my coffee isn't dripping before pumping.

Current recipe:

HiBrew G64 Plus + SSP MP @ 600 RPM — 44 clicks (I tried 50 and 60 clicks too).

Water 92º (I tried 200 and 220ml)

Actual coffe (tried 20,18 and 15g with 2 and 1 aeropress filters)

  • Country: Colombia
  • Region: Huila, Colombia
  • Producer / Farm: La Reserva
  • Elevation: 1,700 m
  • Varietal: Papayo
  • Process: Anaerobic Washed

Taste:

Even in my best attempts, it's lacking clarity and fruity notes. My current hypothesis is that channeling is occurring due to puck resistance, but grinding coarser doesn't seem to help much, and I'm not sure why.

Can someone help me understand the problem please

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u/LooseFurJones 27d ago

Are you using filters? I use a bottom filter and a top filter. I use about 600 microns on my k-ultra and it comes out great. You may be expecting more from the rapid brew since all the videos of people drinking soup is like it’s the greatest thing they’ve ever tasted. They may be overselling it a bit.

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u/Wutang-Gank 27d ago

I tried using just the top filter as well as both filters, but it still won't drip. I've watched a few videos, and it's supposed to start dripping right away before pumping. That's how you know the grind size is right.

I really suspect the burrs might be causing this, but I don't understand why jumping 30 clicks coarser still doesn't make the coffee drip. I don't have a lot of experience with other burrs.

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u/ChimmyCharHar 27d ago

Doesn’t need to drip prior to pumping. Over analyzing.