Rick G

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bio	website	softwarepolish.com
	location	Atlanta, GA
	age	59
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I love coffee, wine and food. I roast my own coffee beans in a Behmor, and I have added a PID to my Gaggia Classic espresso machine.

	443 reputation	bio	website	softwarepolish.com	visits	member for	2 years, 10 months
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Mar 16	answered	How often should I clean my coffeepot, and what is the preferred method?
Mar 7	comment	What's the Ideal Coffee to Water Ratio for a French Press? @JoeFish there really is no standard for what a 'cup' means with respect to coffee makers. For example, the Technivorm uses 4oz for a 'cup'.
Dec 25	awarded	Yearling
Dec 24	answered	Is there a method to pour espresso shots without damaging the crema?
Dec 18	comment	What is the difference between coffee grinds/beans labeled as “espresso coffee” and ordinary coffee? @Charlotte Farley: I roast my own beans for both drip and espresso. For some espresso blends, adding 5% to 10% of </oxymoron> good quality robusta or monsooned malabar <oxymoron/> adds complexity. I do NOT roast those beans to make drip coffee!
Nov 2	comment	How to get the correct expresso extraction amount, grind vs tamper I never have a problem with that. I give it a good thump to dislodge the puck (into the trash), then rinse thoroughly in the sink.
Oct 31	answered	How to get the correct expresso extraction amount, grind vs tamper
Jul 15	comment	Is a “cup” on a coffee maker always 6 oz? Is this a standard in the US? The meaning of "cup of coffee" varies by country. I have a Technivorm coffee maker that is manufactured in the Netherlands. The markings to fill the water correspond to 4 oz per "cup of coffee".
Jun 11	comment	Is there a discernible difference in taste between aeropress and chemex / pour-over? @eterps - Sorry, I was on vacation ... There is definitely a difference. The Hario dripper gives the best results, but the Technivorm is close behind. There is a huge cost difference between these two. The Technivorm is preferred when you need to make a full pot.
Jun 4	comment	Which brewing method extracts more flavors from the coffee bean? As a coffee geek, I'll state that I have rarely had good Turkish coffee (about 10% of the time). Of the methods you mentioned, it is the only one I dislike.
Jun 3	comment	Why are dark roast beans usually used for espresso? It is a common misconception that you MUST use dark roast coffee for espresso - simply NOT true.
Jun 3	comment	Why are dark roast beans usually used for espresso? I roast my own beans, and rarely do any dark roasts. I can use the beans for either drip coffee, or to make espresso (with NO bitter taste).
May 21	comment	Is there a discernible difference in taste between aeropress and chemex / pour-over? I have made coffee using many devices - a large Chemex (6 cups), Technivorm (10 cups), AeroPress (1 cup), and a Hario dripper (1 cup). If your choices are the AeroPress and the Chemex, it sounds like you only want one cup at a time. I recommend the Chemex over the AeroPress - less messy and simpler.
Apr 30	comment	What purpose does coffee serve in a chocolate cake recipe? I have recipes that call for instant coffee - which I really can NOT stand to use. Instead, I use instant espresso powder which gives me good results.
Apr 30	comment	What purpose does coffee serve in a chocolate cake recipe? Katie, that doesn't sound right - you could replace coffee with water if you wanted NO flavor.
Apr 26	answered	What are the pros and cons of coarse and fine coffee ground?
Mar 11	comment	What is the benefit of using a Mezzaluna Knife over a traditional knife I have excellent knife skills, but I do use my mezzaluna - but only to chop peanuts and pistachios. Mine has a bowl, which keeps the pieces of nuts from flying all over.
Jan 21	comment	Do the improvements touted by the ZPM Nocturn (PID-controlled espresso machine) sound sensible? There has been a lengthy discussion of this over on coffeegeek.com, and no one seems convinced they can deliver the results at the promised price point.
Jan 17	comment	What is a pressurized filter, and should I use it for my espresso? @slhck uhhh my bad - I thought you were replacing the entire machine. I actually bought the PID-GGS kit from Auber, which includes the ability to control the steam boiler. It replaces the thermostats for both the steam and the brew temperature, which gives you much more consistent temperatures for both. The result of installing the PID kit is two-fold: better espresso, and better steaming capability.
Jan 12	comment	What is a pressurized filter, and should I use it for my espresso? @slhck why do you want to replace it? I have had my Gaggia Classic for 18 months, and love it. The only real problem is the POOR steaming capability. I fixed that by installing a PID kit from Auber Instruments - at $200 it was much less $$$ than a new espresso machine.