Continuing from the previous post on flow-rate hack and gravimetric espresso project, I have been able to control the pre-extraction flow-rate, extraction flow-rate and extraction pressure of the espresso using a low-cost hack. Disclaimer: I am not liable for any damage, death or injury caused through the use of this hack. The AC voltage controller… Continue reading Espresso Pressure control hack
In a previous post on the gravimetric espresso project, I gave a sneakpeek of the pressure controller (AC voltage controller) which is hooked up to the Ulka vibration pump. The AC voltage controller is commonly sold as ‘AC 0-220V 20A Pulse Width Modulator PWM Electric Motor Speed Controller’, and I’m going to demonstrate what is… Continue reading Espresso flow-rate control hack
Something for the pour over fans! The smart scale described in the previous post on Gravimetric mod can also be used for pour over coffee. The mobile app with pour profile recording and play-back feature. In this video you will find: How to use the mobile app to record pour profile How to use the… Continue reading Gravimetric espresso smart scale – For pour over
It was almost a year ago when I made a post on the gravimetric espresso project. I promised to provide demo video and after a year of procrastination, here is it! In this video you will find the following: How I use the OCD coffee distributor How I use The Force Tamper How to use… Continue reading Gravimetric espresso mod – project updates #2
Remember how we started frothing earnestly with thermometer hooked onto the milk pitcher every-time? And then we progressed to a stage where the the thermometer is no longer necessary because we have learnt to recognize the temperature with our hand? It is also an excuse because the thermometer creates more hassle and not forgetting the extra… Continue reading Milk pitcher built-in thermometer mod
Papa Palheta has been bringing world renowned coffee consultant/roaster/baristas to share their knowledge and experience with the coffee community in Singapore. The previous class I attended more than a year ago was conducted by Scott Rao who authored numerous coffee ‘bible’ such as ‘The Professional Barista’s Handbook’, ‘Everything but Espresso’..etc. Just about 2-weeks ago, Papa… Continue reading Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood’s Masterclass on Water + Grinding
After a long hiatus, I finally found some time to update this blog. I’ve been really busy with multiple projects. Few of the projects are coffee gadgets related which I shall unveil when they near ready. Today I’d like to share the progress of the espresso machine mod I mentioned in an earlier post Espresso… Continue reading Gravimetric espresso mod – project updates #1
Confession of an kopi addict 