I have tried K-Classic at 4.0, 3.7 and found it burnt to my taste. Dark chocolatey rich and smooth otherwise. I have since tried Firestarter 3.3 and it seems to have changed character altogether. Astringent with ashy aftertaste....
One of the things not helping with consistency, is that, through my Sette 270Wi grinder the grind is fluffier than some other blends I have had and so has less clearance to the shower screen, so I've reduced from 18gm to 17.5gm to get a more consistent clearance. So ?17gm, 28sec, 45 - 50gm target. (VST 18gm basket)
I've also found that it's better to be less greedy and aim for a finished bean weight of 90gm rather than 108. The latter needing around 129gm bean and ends up tossing the baby out of the cot, so to speak!!
I think it would be useful to have a range of beans, and their recommended Profiles listed here, where folks have found them basically consistently enjoyable, for their taste, before moving on to more nuanced flavours. Looking forward to some feedback.
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