SpaceTurtle917 t1_j1m388b wrote on December 25, 2022 at 2:41 PM Reply to comment by CuppaTeaThreesome in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam You probably need a darker roast on the lever machine because it's hard to get a lever machine to a hot enough temperature even with preheating. Darker roasts extract easier so it makes up for the lower temperature. Permalink Parent 2
SpaceTurtle917 t1_j1m388b wrote
Reply to comment by CuppaTeaThreesome in LPT: People don't necessarily like receiving the "extra strong" version of the thing they're known for liking as a gift. by SpyralHam
You probably need a darker roast on the lever machine because it's hard to get a lever machine to a hot enough temperature even with preheating. Darker roasts extract easier so it makes up for the lower temperature.