Quick question for those barista gurus out there. What would be specific about a container of milk that would make it not microfoam properly?

I got a new half gallon of whole dairy milk recently, which is organic local milk ( I've used this brand of milk a bunch in the past and...

I'm currently using Oatside (like the taste). But I can't get it to produce the nice thick (thick) cappuccino microfoam that I can with dairy. Any detailed step by step instructions or videos would be appreciated.

Re milks:

- NotMilk - Can't get it in Canada and anyway, folks...

What do yall think of the claim that blind shaker is better than WDT by Lance Hedrick? Anyone have experience with using the blind shaker and can confirm his findings?

Hello,

I have an espresso blend that I home roasted that is coming out extremely bitter. I am pulling the shot on a PID controlled, 9bar GCP. Parameters seem to be where I need them, have gotten 18 in and 36 out at both 22 sec and 33 seconds. I am using fairly new SSP Lab Sweet...

I'm still trying to come to grips with the impacts of higher vs lower flow rates on:

- Strength
- Extraction yield
- Taste balance

Lower flow rates provide longer water contact time and so should increase the TDS (strength) and the EY, right?

But higher flow rates can...

Hi, I have some taste/feeling issue with every coffee I'm trying (from light to medium dark roast).

Same coffee, 18 in 36 out, 20/25/30/35/40 seconds, 89 or 95 degrees c, I get a taste or maybe more of a feeling of unripe fruit/green apple.
same results for light and medium...

...which of the grinders on my bench would likely yield the best results? I have:

I'll be using a Decent DE1PRO. I have filter baskets ranging from 18g all the way to 28g. So, other than possibly using smaller baskets, I've got the hardware to try, I think.

I currently favor...

Hi guys, I have a 16g Unibasket and I've been noticing pinhole channels on the edges of my puck before I knock them out (after extraction). I'm coming from a 15g VST + bottom paper filter setup and never experienced those pinholes before. After further inspection, it seems to me...

Just recently after changing my tamper my last 2 shots the actual puck screen, not the puck the puck screen itself, was stuck to the group head. Not tight just barely like the water was holding it and not letting go. I was able to lightly touch it and it dropped off. First time...

I'm not sure I buy his explanation for why the results are so different, but there is a striking difference in terms of how the grinders perform when you introduce your beans into the hopper little-by-little. Namely, the grounds turn out much coarser (than the standard method of...