Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey
Summary
In this update, Jonathan Ellsworth shares insights from over a year with his high-end espresso setup, including a La Marzocco Micra machine and Turin DF-83 grinder. He details his shift from dark to lighter roasts, praises the consistency of his forgiving machine, and debunks online trends like lower pressure brewing, emphasizing personal taste. The episode also highlights his favorite accessories, critiques mass-market coffee, and offers a compelling ROI analysis, revealing how quickly a significant initial investment in quality gear can pay for itself through daily use.Episode description
What happens when an obsessive gear reviewer dives headfirst into the expansive world of espresso? It’s now been over a year since our last update on Jonathan Ellsworth’s coffee journey, so Eli and he talk about what’s new in his setup; what he’s learned (or rejected) from the depths of coffee videos and online forums; and whether this whole thing has been a brilliant pursuit of flavor, or just an expensive rabbit hole.
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In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt 1 (Ep.19)
In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2 (Ep.20)
Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis’ founder, Scott Andrus (Ep.25)
Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup (Ep.43)
TOPICS & TIMES:
The Significance of Coffee Gear (1:14)
Espresso Techniques and Preferences (4:19)
Exploring Coffee Beans and Roasts (8:33)
Adjusting Techniques for Optimal Flavor (17:23)
Consistency in Coffee Preparation (21:40)
Decaf Discoveries and Coffee Preferences (30:28)
Espresso Pressure: The Great Debate (30:28)
Personal Taste vs. Internet Trends (33:00)
Reflections on Coffee Gear Purchases (38:59)
The Importance of Quality in Coffee Gear (47:02)
The Importance of Precision in Espresso Making (51:32)
The Role of Milk in Coffee Drinks (56:30)
Exploring New Coffee Techniques and Equipment (59:43)
Finding Happiness in Coffee Rituals (1:02:00)
Return on Investment in Coffee Equipment (1:04:02)
The Impact of Coffee Chains on Quality (1:08:33)
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