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Flair 58
Roots Alchemy (UNKNOWN) from August 04, 2026 (17 days after roast)
18.0g 33.0g (1:1.8) in 33.3s
33 on Bararza Encore ESP Pro
Bean: Cost42
Bean: NameAlchemy
Bean: Weight907
Bean: Bean mixBLEND
Bean: Buy date2026-08-10T22:12:00.000Z
Bean: RoasterRoots
Bean: AromaticsCherry, Berry Toffee, Chocolate
Bean: Roast range2.5
Bean: Roasting date2026-08-04T22:13:00.000Z
Bean: Decaffeinatedfalse
Bean: Bean roasting typeESPRESSO
Brew: Note[goal] improve flavor by dialing in yield to 32 - 33g. [prep] trimmed to 18g in basket exactly. Good RDT and WDT. [pull] very tightly to spring 6 bar profile with just a slightly trimmed target. Good feel on the lever, not rushed. [milk] steam pressure was on the low end of the gauge. Other than taking a little longer than usual temp stopped at 60c and aeration was just about right. [art] ok. Still rushing my pours and leveling the cup too early. My daughter said it was as nice as the ones in the cafe of the business she works in though. [taste] hmmm. This one is a little tough because while it was even and strong and had the kick, crema, and texture I was looking for (all in all the best trad cap I can remember making in a long time) it was a little one note. Missing that delightful cream soda and outright fruit I noticed on less successful shots.
Brew: Rating4
Brew: Brew time33
Brew: Grind size33
Brew: Grind weight18
Brew: Bean weight in18.3
Brew: Brew temperature202
Brew: Brew quantity typeGR
Brew: Brew beverage quantity33
Brew: Coffee first drip time6
Brew: Brew beverage quantity typeGR
Mill: NameBararza Encore ESP Pro
Water: Tds typePPM
Preparation: NameFlair 58
Preparation: TypeFLAIR
Preparation: Style typeESPRESSO

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