Nailed the coffee prices 'crisis'......Most farmers in our area (Coffee Triangle, Colombia) sell their wet or dry coffee to co-ops. In our little town (Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda) there's multiple co-ops to sell coffee to, all pretty close in price. How to find out who's paying the best? Ask our 'taxi' drivers (Jeep Willy's that transport farmers all day back and forth to town from rural areas) who find out early in the morning before starting their rounds. These prices are even great for us because we sell our lower quality coffee (and defects picked out of drying coffee) giving us some added income. Anyone crying about these current prices have NO idea about the work involved (and costs) with being a coffee farmer. The prices have been held at criminally low levels for far too long, it's time to pay a fair amount to hard working farmers.
@@nothin-yy4gn When coffee prices go up, laborers know, and demand more money since larger farms need all they can get they pretty much have to pay a good 'rate'. It's getting harder and harder to find laborers around here as young people don't want to do it, and those that do are getting older.
Grinders 5:29 Rumors of 80mm flat burr grinder 6:17 Femobook vs Mx Cool 6:28 Lance's stance on negative reviews ++ 1:30:49 Point again on why no MX Cool review 14:26 Femobook vs Niche 16:58 What pressure profiles with high extraction baskets and why? 18:58 Fellow Opus and H10A as starter kit 21:06 Opinion on VS6 30:23 Burr ranking list 30:37 Experience with Philos and video when? 34:42 Initial thoughts on Titus burrs 34:58 Femobook vs Lagom 65 37:58 Ode 1 vs Opus for pourover 40:08 Burrs for Sculptor 064S for filter only 41:04 Sub USD$1500 grinder for light/superlight ++ 50:54 Wug 2 42:58 VS6 Build Quality 45:55 DF64V2 and which burrs for sweetness but less acidity 47:40 How to learn more about burrs; Ode 2 and K6 49:10 Pietro need seasoning? 49:46 1k-1.5k market for espresso moving forward 54:33 DF64V2 espresso only for flavor separation 55:04 07S making more fines 58:46 Barsetto E6 1:00:31 SSP MP smaller window for espresso 1:00:41 Sub-1k grinder for espresso only (mostly flat whites) 1:05:30 EG1 Burrs 1:08:53 Static buildup and RPM 1:14:01 Opus for dark roast 1:14:41 Eureka vs Mazzer 1:22:56 Lagom P64 vs Xerno vs Wug ++ 1:27:05 Elaboration 1:24:47 Difference slow feeding on 078 1:31:56 80mm Xerno 1:32:35 Ode 2 brings out more chocolate notes 1:33:08 Omnia 1:33:50 Zerno Z1 1:34:15 Bigger burrs = bigger potential 1:34:52 Perfectly aligned EK vs EG1 1:35:40 Discord thread on the surface areas of grinders Filter 8:54 Sifting and sieve hole shapes ++ 23:36 Particle shapes 12:04 On the Pulsar 15:06 Thoughts on filter papers 26:36 Opinion on very low agitation pour 28:46 Immersion killing aromatics? 32:50 Cone Sibarist booster 46:53 Mineralising water pre or post brewing 51:34 Narrow flat bottom vs larger taste profile difference 58:57 Narrow Pulsar on the way 1:00:06 UFO dripper and Sworks dripper ++ 1:14:34 Still using Sworks? 1:04:48 Prewet filter paper or wet before brewing 1:16:53 Amount of coffee vs bed depth
Spro 25:00 Barista Pro upgrade thoughts 28:28 Tips and tricks for Bambino 36:39 What's the best cheapest machine to pair with the EG1 39:16 Delonghi EC155 and Gagguino 40:35 Number of holes on Delonghi Steam Wand mod 43:51 Modern vs Traditional espresso; roast level or technique 48:39 At what point could a Bambino become a bottleneck 51:12 ECM Synchronica same or better recommendations 52:30 Typical recipe for modern espresso 53:10 Flow rate for sproover 53:22 LH modded Breville dual boiler 56:41 58mm basket closest to the Robot 57:26 Nice machine under 4k for lattes 59:05 49mm basket recommendation 1:03:05 Thoughts on 49mm craze 1:08:34 49 makes super light nordic espresso easier 1:10:00 HiBrew or Legato V2 1:10:45 Tapered 58mm baskets 1:12:01 Approach on dark roast shots 1:12:21 Argos with Step Down 49 or La Pavoni 1:13:21 Why spring lever over direct? 1:21:55 Conversion kit from 54mm to 49mm 1:23:58 Belka portafilter 1:26:02 Dimmer mod on HX 1:26:48 Sworks 49mm for GCP and Rancillio 1:29:43 La Pavoni PID 1:30:11 Advantage to full conversion of 49mm 1:32:08 Flow control on EK 1:36:54 Steam temp vs steam control
Coffee General 0:46 Lance's Brew of the Day (Esmeralda Washed Geisha) 12:58 What Lance likes from Onyx (disclaimer: Not US Onyx) 1:06:05 More focus on finding beans we like 1:15:01 Top 5 Coffees 2024 1:16:21 Why are light roasts more acidic ++ 1:24:39 Explanation of presentation of notes 1:20:27 Switching to Loring roaster 1:22:12 9Barista thoughts 1:25:10 Unique selling point of Onyx as a roaster Misc 1:46 Current projects 4:04 Upcoming Patreon competition 16:28 Thoughts on World's Largest Decaf Project 36:29 Frankfurt trip 38:06 Nordic Coffee Fest 38:30 A way to bring Onyx EU to Mexico 1:11:05 US Onyx roast darkness vs EU 1:21:18 Luckin' Coffee and Brazil coffee 1:23:41 Specialty scene in Portugal 1:29:16 Spicy takes on what people are buying 1:36:44 Overperforming coffee regions 1:20 ADHD Visualised 8:25 Doggo 35:46 Roasting Yirgacheffe 36:24 Pietro favorite color 45:45 Zombie Grinders 1:05:08 Confetti 1:10:15 Strength training routine 1:18:26 1RMs 1:39:15 ChatGPT Roast
Thanks for the mention Lance, appreciated. Love your work. FWIW your Pietro M-Modal burrs are my all time favourite for filter. So much more in the way of fruit notes. The Supernova Gold burrs in the VS6 and the Timemore 078 ome in 2 d equal.
Hello I’ve recently been thinking about seasoning my Pietro and was wondering if it might be possible to use quakers from a local roaster for this purpose. It seems like an eco-friendly option to repurpose these beans, but I wanted to check if this would be advisable or effective for the grinder. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you!
Hey Lance! Big fan! Love everything you do and stand for. I’m new to espresso but I’m the type to learn absolutely everything about something I’m in to. I’m also a big car guy. I love tinkering with things. One of the main reasons I was drawn to your channel and espresso in general was you experimenting. I was fully committed to buying a Synch because I figured I would love the mechanical feel. The more I’ve learned though it seems like you can only go so far with the experimenting side of pulling various types of shots. I’m really leaning towards a DE because it seems right up my alley in terms of capability to control all variables. I wanted your opinion which route I should go? Obviously the DE can do everything there but is there any other machine you would recommend over that? What about the GS3, Vostok lever, Unica, etc? What’s the machine you personally would want if you wanted the “buy once, cry once” machine? Opinions on grinders are very welcomed as well. Was looking at the Philos, Zerno, P64, etc. then I started thinking maybe I should stick with a DF64 to develop my pallet more. Which would give me time to learn what I really like and time for those brands to dial in a couple of those new models. I would rather get the boss machine now and then upgrade the grinder in the next six months or so when I know my preferences. Thanks!
Awesome video Lance. Some of it went over my head. Could you review the ECM Synchronica 2 and what is your opinion on a Ceado E37s or maybe a better recommendation?
Is the Lelit Bianca V3 with a FG304 pump, Synchronica 2 Heated grouphead and a Gaggiuino/Variegated project, the best way to get the best results in a mid range budget? I mean, I do have a budget, but not to get a Decent. Also, is the Eureka 75 W the best fairly affordable grinder to go along with it?
Would love you to demo “remineralizing spro” with Lotus water drops! I had that idea and then realized I had no idea where to start adding drops to a pulled shot, but so interesting to hear that you do that
What setting would you recommend on the fellow ode 2 (stock burrs) for your v60 method as a starting point? Thanks. Love these unfiltered videos by the way
Thanks again for your videos, Lance. I'm guessing I missed it, but I didn't hear any details about your co-host! He's a very handsome fellow! I assume he's a PWD? What's his name? Was all revealed in a video I somehow missed?
@ nah, i know the machine is a beast and the company is a great company, but i wanted to know his opinion on it and see if i can learn about the machine that i dont already know. Moreover, if he is going to do the gaggunio mod, i want to see if it is worth it, and i know lance goes into all the nitty gritty stuff so i would be good if was to dive into this subject as i am not the only one who is thinking it. If he approves the gaggiuno mod on it then maybe later down the track i may do it. These are my reasons my bro.
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered note taken and comment modified. I enjoy watching your content and by the tone of your reply, I see you take it seriously not to advertise and I appreciate that. It’s obvious, you put your heart and soul into creating well thought out content ❤️
Hi Lance, I'm in the Netherlands, and visit Hummingbird coffee often. They sell Onyx, and wanted to get some for myself to try. I see that Manhattan Roasters roasts Onyx EU coffee on their Typhoon. Do they roast to your specs? Or their own? I'm just wondering since Manhattan roasts the beans, what's stopping it from just tasting like Manhattan beans, aside from the fact that it's sourced by Onyx. Also, what's your opinion on the fact that a lot of people dislike the Typhoon and Manhattan's (and by this partnership, maybe also Onyx EU) beans since they switched? Think people are overreacting or are the concerns of an ashy, 'flat' and uniform (between different beans) taste based on some truth? Cheers!
hey! I approach the typhoon and dial in differently than manhattan. so far, everyone I know of that has tried it has loved it. we roast a lot lighter than manhattan does. I spent many months working on a different energy approach to roasting and they follow my specs and my dial ins. I also QC every batch roasted every day. I think a lot of the criticism is from a minority of people who find themselves gifted tasters, but also, I have seen some differences. Manhattan loves to use full energy and roast as fast as possible. for me, it mutes some acidity and makes the coffee flat. So, my approach largely is lessening energy to elongate the roast (still sub 5 min) but with a drawn out development, while also roasting to a lesser weight loss than manhattan. onyx eu is some of the lightest coffee in europe currently. about the same, and often lighter, than picky chemist.
@LanceHedrickUnfiltered Many thanks for the detailed and thorough response! That definitely helped me understand Onyx EU/your process in comparison to Manhattan's, and it made me want to try the coffee even more. I've been looking at coffees that are roasted (ultra) light for a while, and think I'll take the plunge once I visit Hummingbird again.
@@Healpl0x I recommend Kenya Kevote, Juan Jimenez Pink Bourbon, Juan Jimenez Gesha, and Sebastian Ramirez White Honey Gesha. my Top 4 and they are ultra light.
I missed the stream sadly but I noticed a Fellow Aiden seemingly having a time out? does that quality as not neither good or bad enough to be on the channel? I am really really enjoying mine but I've noticed very few people in the circle I follow talking about it.
Lance, in the process of moving and onyx EU redirects me back to US site. Does Onyx EU offer Eclipse? Everything else it too light for my tastes. Thanks!
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered Thanks. No, just trying to look at the EU site while in the US so it redirects. We won't be set up until after the new year, but I was scouting things out when I heard about Onyx being in the EU! Thanks again for letting me know! I apricate it.
If you like tea like coffee…. Then have you tried tea? Sounds to me like you’d like some Taiwanese Gaoshan or bug bitten oolongs, should have the flavors you are looking for. You can change the intensity with more leaves or stronger brewing. Entry is cheap into the tea world. 😁 all you need is good water (low TDS) and a Gaiwan, and some decent proper Tea.
Oh I'm in the tea game. It's drinking tea exclusively for 4 months that changed me from a natural lover to super clean washed coffees. gaiwans and fairness pitchers everywhere. Big white tea and oolong fan but I can also bang on some puerh
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered wow, never would’ve expected lol, haven’t seen you around on the Tea discord though, 😁 if you fancy some Tea talk and Tea Geekness you are welcome 😀
about negative product reviews, do you send your thoughts on what to improve to these companies if they don't make for a video? remodeling negativity as advice so to say
That's why I almost only rely on your reviews. Too often many youtubers' reviews are just too shallow n I can predict what they are going to say.. they just list a few pro n cons.. no depth.
Not only have they not innovated at all while charging the same high price, but they have been known to bully small EU resellers of other handgrinders by threatening legal action for selling other handgrinders with bent cranks. I have personally seen a few of these letters. So, sub optimal grinder, internal clicks and floating burr, super high price, and questionable business tactics.
@ but you have to concede that most owners are more than happy to own a commandante regardless. I think you do a disservice to those that love these grinders. It is a personal grudge that doesn’t sit well with coffee lovers
@@balmatian it isn't just a personal grudge. I listed things about it I find abysmal for the grinder at the price. let's leave out the 'grudge' and potentially unethical practices. At that price, I want a better build quality. I want external clicks. I want alignment with a fixed burr. The fact of the matter is a cheap kinggrinder k6 can match and improve upon the clarity the comandante gives. the K Plus gives you the same profile, but better, at 30% cheaper. I understand you love your grinder, and that is great. but I am entitled to air MY thoughts on MY channel. and my thoughts, which are shared by countless others (including brewers champions who now all opt away from comandante due to their unwillingness to improve), are that it isn't worth the coin.
I feel validated that Lance is grinding the pietro the same way I do. Hold at 45 degree angle and cranking it like a jack-in-the-box. As opposed to holding it straight on and cranking it like a fishing rod. 🫡
Nailed the coffee prices 'crisis'......Most farmers in our area (Coffee Triangle, Colombia) sell their wet or dry coffee to co-ops. In our little town (Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda) there's multiple co-ops to sell coffee to, all pretty close in price. How to find out who's paying the best? Ask our 'taxi' drivers (Jeep Willy's that transport farmers all day back and forth to town from rural areas) who find out early in the morning before starting their rounds. These prices are even great for us because we sell our lower quality coffee (and defects picked out of drying coffee) giving us some added income. Anyone crying about these current prices have NO idea about the work involved (and costs) with being a coffee farmer. The prices have been held at criminally low levels for far too long, it's time to pay a fair amount to hard working farmers.
More importantly and clearly, I hope that money makes it to the *laborers* on these farms.
not gonna happen unless the farmer works very close with the roaster to deliver an unparalleled sensory experience
@@nothin-yy4gn When coffee prices go up, laborers know, and demand more money since larger farms need all they can get they pretty much have to pay a good 'rate'. It's getting harder and harder to find laborers around here as young people don't want to do it, and those that do are getting older.
Grinders
5:29 Rumors of 80mm flat burr grinder
6:17 Femobook vs Mx Cool
6:28 Lance's stance on negative reviews
++ 1:30:49 Point again on why no MX Cool review
14:26 Femobook vs Niche
16:58 What pressure profiles with high extraction baskets and why?
18:58 Fellow Opus and H10A as starter kit
21:06 Opinion on VS6
30:23 Burr ranking list
30:37 Experience with Philos and video when?
34:42 Initial thoughts on Titus burrs
34:58 Femobook vs Lagom 65
37:58 Ode 1 vs Opus for pourover
40:08 Burrs for Sculptor 064S for filter only
41:04 Sub USD$1500 grinder for light/superlight
++ 50:54 Wug 2
42:58 VS6 Build Quality
45:55 DF64V2 and which burrs for sweetness but less acidity
47:40 How to learn more about burrs; Ode 2 and K6
49:10 Pietro need seasoning?
49:46 1k-1.5k market for espresso moving forward
54:33 DF64V2 espresso only for flavor separation
55:04 07S making more fines
58:46 Barsetto E6
1:00:31 SSP MP smaller window for espresso
1:00:41 Sub-1k grinder for espresso only (mostly flat whites)
1:05:30 EG1 Burrs
1:08:53 Static buildup and RPM
1:14:01 Opus for dark roast
1:14:41 Eureka vs Mazzer
1:22:56 Lagom P64 vs Xerno vs Wug
++ 1:27:05 Elaboration
1:24:47 Difference slow feeding on 078
1:31:56 80mm Xerno
1:32:35 Ode 2 brings out more chocolate notes
1:33:08 Omnia
1:33:50 Zerno Z1
1:34:15 Bigger burrs = bigger potential
1:34:52 Perfectly aligned EK vs EG1
1:35:40 Discord thread on the surface areas of grinders
Filter
8:54 Sifting and sieve hole shapes
++ 23:36 Particle shapes
12:04 On the Pulsar
15:06 Thoughts on filter papers
26:36 Opinion on very low agitation pour
28:46 Immersion killing aromatics?
32:50 Cone Sibarist booster
46:53 Mineralising water pre or post brewing
51:34 Narrow flat bottom vs larger taste profile difference
58:57 Narrow Pulsar on the way
1:00:06 UFO dripper and Sworks dripper
++ 1:14:34 Still using Sworks?
1:04:48 Prewet filter paper or wet before brewing
1:16:53 Amount of coffee vs bed depth
Spro
25:00 Barista Pro upgrade thoughts
28:28 Tips and tricks for Bambino
36:39 What's the best cheapest machine to pair with the EG1
39:16 Delonghi EC155 and Gagguino
40:35 Number of holes on Delonghi Steam Wand mod
43:51 Modern vs Traditional espresso; roast level or technique
48:39 At what point could a Bambino become a bottleneck
51:12 ECM Synchronica same or better recommendations
52:30 Typical recipe for modern espresso
53:10 Flow rate for sproover
53:22 LH modded Breville dual boiler
56:41 58mm basket closest to the Robot
57:26 Nice machine under 4k for lattes
59:05 49mm basket recommendation
1:03:05 Thoughts on 49mm craze
1:08:34 49 makes super light nordic espresso easier
1:10:00 HiBrew or Legato V2
1:10:45 Tapered 58mm baskets
1:12:01 Approach on dark roast shots
1:12:21 Argos with Step Down 49 or La Pavoni
1:13:21 Why spring lever over direct?
1:21:55 Conversion kit from 54mm to 49mm
1:23:58 Belka portafilter
1:26:02 Dimmer mod on HX
1:26:48 Sworks 49mm for GCP and Rancillio
1:29:43 La Pavoni PID
1:30:11 Advantage to full conversion of 49mm
1:32:08 Flow control on EK
1:36:54 Steam temp vs steam control
Coffee General
0:46 Lance's Brew of the Day (Esmeralda Washed Geisha)
12:58 What Lance likes from Onyx (disclaimer: Not US Onyx)
1:06:05 More focus on finding beans we like
1:15:01 Top 5 Coffees 2024
1:16:21 Why are light roasts more acidic
++ 1:24:39 Explanation of presentation of notes
1:20:27 Switching to Loring roaster
1:22:12 9Barista thoughts
1:25:10 Unique selling point of Onyx as a roaster
Misc
1:46 Current projects
4:04 Upcoming Patreon competition
16:28 Thoughts on World's Largest Decaf Project
36:29 Frankfurt trip
38:06 Nordic Coffee Fest
38:30 A way to bring Onyx EU to Mexico
1:11:05 US Onyx roast darkness vs EU
1:21:18 Luckin' Coffee and Brazil coffee
1:23:41 Specialty scene in Portugal
1:29:16 Spicy takes on what people are buying
1:36:44 Overperforming coffee regions
1:20 ADHD Visualised
8:25 Doggo
35:46 Roasting Yirgacheffe
36:24 Pietro favorite color
45:45 Zombie Grinders
1:05:08 Confetti
1:10:15 Strength training routine
1:18:26 1RMs
1:39:15 ChatGPT Roast
You are an absolute LEGEND
My hero
dude lay off the espresso shots lol
Thanks for the mention Lance, appreciated. Love your work. FWIW your Pietro M-Modal burrs are my all time favourite for filter. So much more in the way of fruit notes. The Supernova Gold burrs in the VS6 and the Timemore 078 ome in 2 d equal.
Love your videos! Thanks for watching. And I'll be getting a vs6 largely because of your review haha
The roast at the end was HILARIOUS 😂
We need t-shirts that say “Always Dialing In”
Always love hearing what you’ve learned, all the tidbits are my “entertainment”, love it. Hope you understand, cheers!
Hello I’ve recently been thinking about seasoning my Pietro and was wondering if it might be possible to use quakers from a local roaster for this purpose. It seems like an eco-friendly option to repurpose these beans, but I wanted to check if this would be advisable or effective for the grinder. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you!
Excellent Q & A Lance
I came here for the DaVinci of Drip, but stayed for the doggo oh man ITS SO FLUFFY AND CUUUTE!!!
What you guys think about the la marzocco pico? I don’t care for pour over , specifically for espresso. Thank you
I've been using a Varia VS6 for a couple months now. So far, I'm impressed with the build quality and the range for drip and espresso grind.
Hey Lance! Big fan! Love everything you do and stand for. I’m new to espresso but I’m the type to learn absolutely everything about something I’m in to. I’m also a big car guy. I love tinkering with things. One of the main reasons I was drawn to your channel and espresso in general was you experimenting. I was fully committed to buying a Synch because I figured I would love the mechanical feel. The more I’ve learned though it seems like you can only go so far with the experimenting side of pulling various types of shots. I’m really leaning towards a DE because it seems right up my alley in terms of capability to control all variables. I wanted your opinion which route I should go? Obviously the DE can do everything there but is there any other machine you would recommend over that? What about the GS3, Vostok lever, Unica, etc? What’s the machine you personally would want if you wanted the “buy once, cry once” machine? Opinions on grinders are very welcomed as well. Was looking at the Philos, Zerno, P64, etc. then I started thinking maybe I should stick with a DF64 to develop my pallet more. Which would give me time to learn what I really like and time for those brands to dial in a couple of those new models. I would rather get the boss machine now and then upgrade the grinder in the next six months or so when I know my preferences. Thanks!
Awesome video Lance. Some of it went over my head. Could you review the ECM Synchronica 2 and what is your opinion on a Ceado E37s or maybe a better recommendation?
Is the Lelit Bianca V3 with a FG304 pump, Synchronica 2 Heated grouphead and a Gaggiuino/Variegated project, the best way to get the best results in a mid range budget? I mean, I do have a budget, but not to get a Decent.
Also, is the Eureka 75 W the best fairly affordable grinder to go along with it?
Any thoughts on the FM grinder and if you had any chance to try it yet?
Can you do something on seasoning new grinder burrs and how that works. What the process usually entails - cheers
Would love you to demo “remineralizing spro” with Lotus water drops! I had that idea and then realized I had no idea where to start adding drops to a pulled shot, but so interesting to hear that you do that
Uh oh I just bought a philos and can see it in the bottom right. I hope my purchase is validated
Meraki is very hyped any plans to review? First production models just shipped to customsers!
What setting would you recommend on the fellow ode 2 (stock burrs) for your v60 method as a starting point? Thanks. Love these unfiltered videos by the way
Always wanted to ask, do use a 01 or 02 v60 for your daily brews?
Thanks again for your videos, Lance. I'm guessing I missed it, but I didn't hear any details about your co-host! He's a very handsome fellow! I assume he's a PWD? What's his name? Was all revealed in a video I somehow missed?
Yes! Please do the latest rancilio silvia as i just bought the 2024 model and definitely would like your input on it
You want him to tell you if your machine is any good? You already have it, just enjoy and don't worry about reviews after you bought it!
@ nah, i know the machine is a beast and the company is a great company, but i wanted to know his opinion on it and see if i can learn about the machine that i dont already know.
Moreover, if he is going to do the gaggunio mod, i want to see if it is worth it, and i know lance goes into all the nitty gritty stuff so i would be good if was to dive into this subject as i am not the only one who is thinking it. If he approves the gaggiuno mod on it then maybe later down the track i may do it.
These are my reasons my bro.
Lol the balloons
Would you ever review the ECM Synchronika 2?
Awesome video as usual. I just did not like the hoodie 😂 I can understand since you are living in Porto now 😊
Is the Forest Green Pietro actually your favourite colour
It actually is my favorite. Get off my channel if you accuse me of advertising. That is bs
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered note taken and comment modified. I enjoy watching your content and by the tone of your reply, I see you take it seriously not to advertise and I appreciate that. It’s obvious, you put your heart and soul into creating well thought out content ❤️
Today, I'm enjoying "freeform Hedrick" and I haven't even seen Openheimer, yet. My priorities are all-over-the-place.😂
Thank you Lance.
Love the videos Lance! Any chance of some time stamps?
Time stamping Lances "stream of consciousness " would be next to impossible.
@@LightZone9 Guess I did the next to impossible 😂
Can we harvest a used Tesla motor to run a 300mm flat?
It was luckin that committed to the Brazil container buys
Hi Lance, I'm in the Netherlands, and visit Hummingbird coffee often. They sell Onyx, and wanted to get some for myself to try. I see that Manhattan Roasters roasts Onyx EU coffee on their Typhoon. Do they roast to your specs? Or their own? I'm just wondering since Manhattan roasts the beans, what's stopping it from just tasting like Manhattan beans, aside from the fact that it's sourced by Onyx.
Also, what's your opinion on the fact that a lot of people dislike the Typhoon and Manhattan's (and by this partnership, maybe also Onyx EU) beans since they switched? Think people are overreacting or are the concerns of an ashy, 'flat' and uniform (between different beans) taste based on some truth? Cheers!
hey! I approach the typhoon and dial in differently than manhattan. so far, everyone I know of that has tried it has loved it. we roast a lot lighter than manhattan does. I spent many months working on a different energy approach to roasting and they follow my specs and my dial ins. I also QC every batch roasted every day.
I think a lot of the criticism is from a minority of people who find themselves gifted tasters, but also, I have seen some differences. Manhattan loves to use full energy and roast as fast as possible. for me, it mutes some acidity and makes the coffee flat. So, my approach largely is lessening energy to elongate the roast (still sub 5 min) but with a drawn out development, while also roasting to a lesser weight loss than manhattan. onyx eu is some of the lightest coffee in europe currently. about the same, and often lighter, than picky chemist.
@LanceHedrickUnfiltered Many thanks for the detailed and thorough response! That definitely helped me understand Onyx EU/your process in comparison to Manhattan's, and it made me want to try the coffee even more. I've been looking at coffees that are roasted (ultra) light for a while, and think I'll take the plunge once I visit Hummingbird again.
@@Healpl0x I recommend Kenya Kevote, Juan Jimenez Pink Bourbon, Juan Jimenez Gesha, and Sebastian Ramirez White Honey Gesha. my Top 4
and they are ultra light.
26:27 Here come the Mummies!! ❤😄🤘
I missed the stream sadly but I noticed a Fellow Aiden seemingly having a time out? does that quality as not neither good or bad enough to be on the channel? I am really really enjoying mine but I've noticed very few people in the circle I follow talking about it.
Haven't even turned it on. Just got it on black Friday sale
Can you please review the new zerno
Anyone has more info about those SSP Brew re-release? Was just in Korea in may and got their SSP Brew than 😢
Why no interest in the Lagom Casa? Cones need love too
Lance, in the process of moving and onyx EU redirects me back to US site. Does Onyx EU offer Eclipse? Everything else it too light for my tastes.
Thanks!
Yes we do have Eclipse! and are you using a VPN?
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered Thanks. No, just trying to look at the EU site while in the US so it redirects. We won't be set up until after the new year, but I was scouting things out when I heard about Onyx being in the EU!
Thanks again for letting me know! I apricate it.
Lance, Wirsh claims your GU78 review is biased and is a “premeditated attack”.
For real?
@@LanceHedrickUnfilteredyeah. Check out the comments of their GU78 retention check video on their channel.
Can someone post me a link to the Soca coffee mentioned. Can't find a EU shop
If you like tea like coffee…. Then have you tried tea? Sounds to me like you’d like some Taiwanese Gaoshan or bug bitten oolongs, should have the flavors you are looking for. You can change the intensity with more leaves or stronger brewing. Entry is cheap into the tea world. 😁 all you need is good water (low TDS) and a Gaiwan, and some decent proper Tea.
Oh I'm in the tea game. It's drinking tea exclusively for 4 months that changed me from a natural lover to super clean washed coffees. gaiwans and fairness pitchers everywhere. Big white tea and oolong fan but I can also bang on some puerh
@@LanceHedrickUnfiltered wow, never would’ve expected lol, haven’t seen you around on the Tea discord though, 😁 if you fancy some Tea talk and Tea Geekness you are welcome 😀
Is that a bouvier?
As a Brit, I particularly enjoyed you using the term bollocks!
3:48 best adhd slip, Hugo doesn't like a dirty studio, [..] so I might give that little guy away to the patreon
about negative product reviews, do you send your thoughts on what to improve to these companies if they don't make for a video? remodeling negativity as advice so to say
That's why I almost only rely on your reviews. Too often many youtubers' reviews are just too shallow n I can predict what they are going to say.. they just list a few pro n cons.. no depth.
3x8 at 275lbs benchpress? you are a machine Lance
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Why do you bash Commandante so much?
Not only have they not innovated at all while charging the same high price, but they have been known to bully small EU resellers of other handgrinders by threatening legal action for selling other handgrinders with bent cranks. I have personally seen a few of these letters.
So, sub optimal grinder, internal clicks and floating burr, super high price, and questionable business tactics.
@ but you have to concede that most owners are more than happy to own a commandante regardless. I think you do a disservice to those that love these grinders. It is a personal grudge that doesn’t sit well with coffee lovers
@@balmatian if people have it already and like it, why do they need to look outward for validation?
@@balmatian it isn't just a personal grudge. I listed things about it I find abysmal for the grinder at the price. let's leave out the 'grudge' and potentially unethical practices. At that price, I want a better build quality. I want external clicks. I want alignment with a fixed burr. The fact of the matter is a cheap kinggrinder k6 can match and improve upon the clarity the comandante gives. the K Plus gives you the same profile, but better, at 30% cheaper. I understand you love your grinder, and that is great. but I am entitled to air MY thoughts on MY channel. and my thoughts, which are shared by countless others (including brewers champions who now all opt away from comandante due to their unwillingness to improve), are that it isn't worth the coin.
The singing really is not my cup of tea
Tbh I don't really care.
I feel validated that Lance is grinding the pietro the same way I do. Hold at 45 degree angle and cranking it like a jack-in-the-box. As opposed to holding it straight on and cranking it like a fishing rod. 🫡
Yes +Tom's Grinder Lab is a legend! @tomsgrinderlab
FCPorto?? My football team💙🤍🩵🤍
How do you have it?
Eu vivo no porto