I've been getting into decaf more this year. In my 20s I could down 6-7 coffees and sleep by 10pm, not anymore lol. Unfortunately in Vietnam many arabica coffee roasters/retailers don't know how their decaf is made, making me a little cautious.
Hi Ryde, I'm buying a new machine. I'm inclined to buy the rancillo entry level machine. All the videos suggest I have to run water through the machine to fill up the boiler before starting. Is that right? If so, that's a deal breaker for me. I can just imagine waking up, slightly hung over or sore from golf and forgetting to flush the water through. What are the risks in not doing it?
I think what you're seeing everywhere online is Temp Surfing. By flushing the water through the machine it helps fill the boiler with new fresh cold water causing the temperature drop and making the temperature for extracting closer to 94C instead of a blistering 120C+ (which is for your steam). It's just how these old machines were built. There's no risk if you don't do it other than you might get an overextracted shot tasting burnt and bitter. If you're happy with a bit of inconsistency in the taste, or if you're happy to tweak it and learn its personality, then the Rancilio is awesome! If you're handy with mechanics, the modding community is huge and there are PID kits you can buy and fit them yourself to help temp stability. If you don't care for that muck around and just want a really great coffee everytime, you'll need to extend your budget a bit and get something like a Profitec Go or Lelit Victoria which have them built in. Watch this vid for some ideas (and I have more at different budget ranges): th-cam.com/video/8HbgmckLL0Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9bH-xRhtpcty8A8h
I only drink Organic (Swiss water method) Decaf, by choice. Im very health conscious and wanted the Healthy Benefits of Coffee. I don't want the caffeine. ☕
That chemical isn't used in the Swiss water method. That's why it's a much healthier option. That's why you need to look for exactly Swiss water method and mountain washed as these are actually trademarked names, and their method doesn't involve solvents or chloroform.
I've tried decaf. It's not unpleasant. It's like hearing an amusing joke without laughing, or making love without finishing. It's nice, but there's an element missing.
Switching to this decaf this year has been awesome. Can’t tell the difference.
Great video, thanks for posting!!
This decaf is exceptional - I use these beans for espresso martinis and coffees after 4pm
🙏🙏 Thanks Guy! Yes, same here. 👌
I've been getting into decaf more this year. In my 20s I could down 6-7 coffees and sleep by 10pm, not anymore lol. Unfortunately in Vietnam many arabica coffee roasters/retailers don't know how their decaf is made, making me a little cautious.
Yes definitely check the label. If it doesn't specifically say those organic processes, then it's probably best to avoid.
Thanks for this video, my local roaster uses swiss water decaf and it's great as a Latte or Ice coffee :)
Hi Ryde, I'm buying a new machine. I'm inclined to buy the rancillo entry level machine. All the videos suggest I have to run water through the machine to fill up the boiler before starting. Is that right? If so, that's a deal breaker for me. I can just imagine waking up, slightly hung over or sore from golf and forgetting to flush the water through. What are the risks in not doing it?
I think what you're seeing everywhere online is Temp Surfing. By flushing the water through the machine it helps fill the boiler with new fresh cold water causing the temperature drop and making the temperature for extracting closer to 94C instead of a blistering 120C+ (which is for your steam). It's just how these old machines were built. There's no risk if you don't do it other than you might get an overextracted shot tasting burnt and bitter.
If you're happy with a bit of inconsistency in the taste, or if you're happy to tweak it and learn its personality, then the Rancilio is awesome! If you're handy with mechanics, the modding community is huge and there are PID kits you can buy and fit them yourself to help temp stability.
If you don't care for that muck around and just want a really great coffee everytime, you'll need to extend your budget a bit and get something like a Profitec Go or Lelit Victoria which have them built in.
Watch this vid for some ideas (and I have more at different budget ranges):
th-cam.com/video/8HbgmckLL0Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9bH-xRhtpcty8A8h
I wanna try this new Decaf Blend 😎
You'll love it! 👌
I only drink Organic (Swiss water method) Decaf, by choice. Im very health conscious and wanted the Healthy Benefits of Coffee.
I don't want the caffeine. ☕
Then you probably heard about Methylene chloride used to make decaf? Im still unsure if decaf is the healthier way but maybe give it once a go.
That chemical isn't used in the Swiss water method. That's why it's a much healthier option. That's why you need to look for exactly Swiss water method and mountain washed as these are actually trademarked names, and their method doesn't involve solvents or chloroform.
@@Rydecoffeecoachah thanks for that!
decaf? what's the point of drinking it???
It’s the placebo effect
I've tried decaf. It's not unpleasant. It's like hearing an amusing joke without laughing, or making love without finishing. It's nice, but there's an element missing.
If you get the right Decaf it's exceptional. You wouldn't know it's missing caffeine except for the headaches later on from caffeine withdrawals 😝