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I’d rather let conversation breathe than police every side remark. New topics created from a tangent should quote enough context that they do not begin mid-sentence
Please say roast date when you post a roaster review. ‘Fresh’ has become an adjective with no legal guardian
i’m interested. Traditional explanations are fine, but so are mechanical ones
Recent Spain report: my last order arrived within the normal window for domestic/import delivery and the roast date was recent enough that I still rested it before brewing. The useful part was consistency across two bags, not one spectacular cup.
I am less convinced by the flavour claim than the workflow claim, but that may be because my water is different.
Used both daily, not just side by side for a weekend. If you value fast setup i’d pick the first; if you enjoy adjusting every variable the second earns its extra fuss. Neither made bad beans interesting
One variable only: grind one small step coarser. Why: the present agitation can be creating fines migration and choking the bed. Expected result: more even early flow and a sweeter cup as it cools. i’d not buy anything until that test gives you a direction
The cleanup detail matters more than reviews admit. A tool used every day gets judged in the sink as much as in the cup.
One variable only: extend the bloom by 15 seconds. Why: this coffee may still be releasing enough gas to disturb the early extraction. Expected result: a clear change in flow speed if the paper is part of the problem. i’d not buy anything until that test gives you a direction
The bean is innocent until proven overextracted.
I am less convinced by the flavour claim than the workflow claim, but that may be because my water is different.
Controlled-test suggestion: extend the bloom by 15 seconds. Why: pour rate can move drawdown even when the grind setting is identical. Expected result: a 15–30 second faster drawdown and a cleaner finish. Do two brews if you have enough coffee, one current recipe and one changed variable, and taste them side by side as they cool.
I am less convinced by the flavour claim than the workflow claim, but that may be because my water is different
I’m claiming one vote for music, obviously, and one imaginary vote for a place where people can argue about terrible album covers.
July 10, 2026 at 2:24 pm in reply to: Hario V60 02 filters: which version are people actually buying? #4626Controlled-test suggestion: lower water temperature by 2°C. Why: the current cup sounds more like excess late extraction than a lack of strength. Expected result: a flatter bed and less drying finish. Do two brews if you have enough coffee, one current recipe and one changed variable, and taste them side by side as they cool
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