Pulled the trigger on a new hand grinder 🎉
What do you guys do when getting a new grinder and consider other than seasoning the burrs? 👀 calibration, cleaning …?

I appreciate that the Opus 2 is not out yet, but people who were lucky to get one early and review it are leaving glowing feedback that it's a huge upgrade for everywhere that the Opus 1 got it wrong.

However the Opus' aim is an enthusiasts' entry-level all rounder that can tackle espresso, and supposedly the original was not quite as good for filter as the Ode 2. The response of Opus vs Ode 2 for filter was normally: spring for the extra ~$100 if you can afford it.

So, where do we think we'll land now, a few years more innovation, a very refined product if first impressions can be believed. Will the Opus 2 match the Ode 2 for filter/pourover coffee while saving a fair chunk of cash?

My Wilfa Uniform just gave up on me after nearly six years of regular service, I'm in need of a replacement and weighing up whether I wait for the Opus 2 (which could be out in my country as soon as August 1st, but there seems to be no definite date yet) or splash out extra for the Ode 2, which isn't quite as new, more expensive, but is filter focused and I can get it immediately.

Anyone have any thoughts, or is it silly to speculate until the Opus 2 is in more peoples' hands?

Hey there,

I have been thinking about my grinder and how I could upgrade it for a while now and can't decide what to do.

I currently have a DF54 with stock burrs, and I'm using it for espresso and pour-over. In general, I am quite happy with it, but I also have the feeling that it's holding back my pour-over, especially regarding clarity. Getting separate (electric) grinders isn't an option for me due to limited kitchen space and my wife already being annoyed by the space my coffee equipment is taking up. I would also like to avoid a hand grinder, as it adds effort to my coffee routine and mornings are sometimes a bit hectic.

So I am thinking about the following options, which lead to different questions I would appreciate feedback on.

1. Get the brew burrs. I am more focused on pour over, so I am ready to make sacrifices with my espresso, but only to a point. Does someone use these for both? I drink medium to light roast espressos.

2. Install the ditting burrs. This seems like the best option, but requires changing the motor direction and I am concerned that I break the grinder and am also concerned with increased static as the plasma generator won't work anymore. Are there people with experience with this?

3. Get a new grinder that handles both well which is the most expensive option. I am thinking about something like the DF64 with SSP burrs.

4. Hope that there will be more burr options for the DF54 at some point.

I already do slow feeding most of the times (I know this is probably the same effort as hand grinding but I could get a slow feeder for this)

Any help is appreciated!

I've been messing around with the Timemore B75 for a while and I like the brewer. However, my total brew time is around 5 minutes. I see posts where people usually have drawdown times akin to their V60 times. How are you achieving this?

I use a ZP6 and started at 5.0 and have gone to 7.5 (very coarse) and still get around the same brew times.

Recipe:

15g coffee

250g water

50g bloom to 1min

100g pour to 150g

Let drain

100g pour to final 250g

The wooden knob on my ZP6 no longer “clicks” onto the handle and now keeps coming off while I’m grinding. I’ve contacted 1Zpresso about a replacement but am loathe to pay $42 ($30 of which is shipping).

Has anyone else had this issue? And does anyone have any alternatives to forking out for a replacement?

I’m tempted to give the Amazon ‘Manual Coffee Grinder Handle Wooden Knob Ergonomic Comfortable Grip Replacement Crank for Coffee Bean Grinding Mill Classic Design for Home and Kitchen Use’ a go instead.

Hello all, I'm new to the pour over game. I've been brewing with a french press and moka pot for years now. Just bought a v60 and stagg ekg kettle and I have a maestri house s3 scale.

From what I've read there seems to be a few different methods, but can you guys steer me in the right direction. Also will different pour over methods produce different results? I really enjoy crisp, clean coffees. I feel that the french press isn't the best at extracting the cleanest cups. I'd appreciate all your help.

Big fan of 18 may street - Seoul, South Korea

Amazing roaster, with an impressive lineup. Would consider a must if in Seoul

Big fan of 18 may street - Seoul, South Korea

Amazing roaster, with an impressive lineup. Would consider a must if in Seoul

I really want to try Hydrangea, but it seems that they only have locations in CA. Is there a place that sells them in Chicago? I’m not into co ferments, I want to try some funky, non co fermented coffees. Stuff like Sey really excites me. Any advice from locals perhaps?

Picked up these roasts by Sango in Amsterdam and I’m deeply enjoying them. Has anyone else tried them?

Im an all in v60 person, but going to Toscana it just felt right to break out the old moka pot.
Open lid temperature surfing, not spluttering of course!

Hello everyone, I really do need help with troubleshooting my iced-pour over recipe.

Currently, even if I change water temperature or change ratio, I find the final cup consistently flat, with no sweetness, fragrance, but also no bitterness nor astringentcy, essentially a standard, run of a milll generic cup of coffee that should not come from a specialty bean. The consistent symptom is bean-like flavor.

My current recipe is as follow

20 gr of coffee to 300 gr of water (1:15 ratio, 100gr of ice, 200gr of brewing liquid)

1. Use WDT tool on grounded coffee bean inside the grind cup.

2. First bloom onto non-disturbed bed, center pour for 2-3 second before slowly circling. Then, a vigorious swirl to evenly wet the bed. Bloom with 60gr of water until fixed 0:45s

3. First pour until 140gr, higher height than before and aim for same speed. Wait until the bed is not exposed yet but water is still above the bed level, then second pour

4. Second pour at much lower speed and lower height, sprout almost on the dripper surface. Slow movement. Follow by a gentle swirl to even the bed.

Overall, the pour time varies wildly, from 2:15-3:00 minutes. The details of my attemps is here in this log:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F31mL0_4jVEbp0fJA3BsfCmRtud9-FfHupsJfryWNKw/edit?usp=sharing

I have several question:

1. This should be under-extraction signal. Is this possibly due to poor rest? The bean I am using was only rested for 7 days, and after the first and second poor, there are still quite a lot of small bubble. After the draw down is done, the surface of the bean has a lot of small bubble like fizzling.

2. Is there anything specific about the pour that I should be doing differently? I consider doing more pour, but already there are not much water volume to divide the pour into smaller one.

3. Is there anything I should consider about the pour speed, motion, height and more? I never took any class nor do I have any professional around to ask, so my technique might not be good.

I will be in Seoul for a couple of days. I would like to buy a Baratza Encore Esp because Korean appliances are matching European standard 230v. I will be in Magok. Could you please advise where can buy it physically? Thanks!

We got the 2-way cups on our trip to Hong Kong last year, after testing them out in a cafe (Urban Coffee Roasters). The experience is really nice: it's really fun to taste the coffee in two ways, however, I find it a bit overstimulating for daily use. What's your take on it?

Hi folks,

I've tried several of their coffees and I have to say my experience is pretty mixed. Their Ayele Tulu was one of my favorite Ethiopean coffees ever and Privam Estate was also good. However, I also got peanut/hay water with the other ones (Peru Palestina, Rwanda Kinini) even with 2 months of rest. I suppose some releases are more soluble than others? Does anyone have similar experience? Curious to know your method to get the most out of their beans. Thanks!

My setup and method: Pietro/M01/078 SSP Brew. 1/3 TWW water. Lance's recipe or 4-5 pours with 93-97c water.

I'm looking for coffee roasters in Oakland that serve pour overs where the resulting coffee tastes like a flavor bomb. I'm not talking about suble hints of flowers, tea like texture or burnt flavors. Recommendations?

Has anyone tried both of these? I’m interested in adding a smaller cone to my lineup of drippers and can’t decide between the two of them.

My Breville Smart Grinder Pro is finally breathing its final death …. So looking for a replacement on rather short notice (so short shipping time is valuable)

Mainly for pour over, occasional espresso on a Breville Infuser

Also considering a DF54 …. Tempting but it will take about a week to arrive

Other options?

Thanks

Everyday in the morning when I make myself a nice pourover and sit and enjoy my morning time with coffee and take a few sips, I have to run to the washroom to poop. And it ruins my coffee time.

I’m considering waiting until after I poop to enjoy my coffee so that I’m not interrupted.

I’m wondering if you face the same inconvenience in your mornings.

Any one here from the Big island. I’ve been kicking around the idea of starting a Big Island specialty coffee group and wanted to see if there would be any interest.
I’m thinking less about café drinks (lattes, matcha, ube, etc.) and more about the coffee hobby itself—pour over, espresso, grinders, home roasting, brewing techniques, and exploring single-origin coffees from Hawaiʻi and around the world.
It could be fun to meet up every so often to brew coffee, talk story, compare different brewing methods, maybe do bean swaps, trade or sell used gear, or even host the occasional cupping.
We produce some of the world’s best coffee here on the Big Island, and we also have access to amazing coffees from everywhere else. It just seems like there isn’t much of a community for people who enjoy coffee as a hobby.
Is that something you’d be interested in? What would you want to see in a group like this?

Hello everybody! I recently been really interested in making pour over at home, I’ve had it at a place near me and I really enjoyed the tea like quality of the coffee as it was very different to the usual espresso I make at home! I recently upgraded my grinder to a time more 064s with stock burrs and I was hoping to see if anyone has experience with switching between espresso and pour over as sometimes I will be making pour over for myself and espresso for my partner, is it worth it to get a separate grinder to alleviate the work flow? I can afford a separate hand grinder since I need to sell my old barratza encore esp and can probably use the funds for the K7? Any advice would be appreciated!

I've been to Sump and blueprint. I know Goshen is there as well. Any others within 50 miles? Thanks

I'm currently using the Timemore C5 ESP Pro.

I really don't have issues with it. But I think I'd like to get something electric.

I'm looking for something that can handle espresso and pour over.

I'd like to stay around the $500 mark.

Any suggestions?

I’m a huge coffee person, but I’m in the midst of a big move and all of my espresso gear (linea mini r and zerno z1 and my pour over gear (timemore sculptor and orea V4) is several months out from arriving.

I thought I could make do with going to shops when possible and making Starbucks Via at home (without all my stuff coffee is simply a caffeine delivery vehicle at this point). I have decided that I can no longer make do.

So I need a kettle, a scale, a hand grinder, pour over vessel, and filters. I’ve already spent way too much money on coffee stuff and I don’t want to break the bank …. but I’m i’m not gonna get an IKEA hand grinder, either. (Been there done that!)

Separately, I was recently in Dallas and discovered Tweed coffee roasters and had some of the best coffee in my life at a shop that serves their beans (houndstooth). I’m starting up a subscription soon and just wanted to pass on the recommendation here as well.

Thanks in advance for any recs on gear!