[slyfink]

I got the Niche grinder maybe thats something?

Nice! That's a really great grinder. I think my only issue with it is the conical burrs. I really prefer flat burrs for the flavour profile they emphasize. I figure that at that price, I think I should be able to get exactly what I want! And then there's also the whole pre-order wait list issue that I'm not super keen on... if I went that route, I might just splurge on an Option O Lagom P64...

 

[norbar]

Yeah why any of that is automated is beyond my level of thinking.

A lot can be interpreted from how a CV is written, which is something a computer can't do.

I get it if they request some boxes to be filled out and as part of the validation, if you don't do it correctly, you're skipped over..but don't get a computer to try and do that job.

Our department has also been burned in the past by HR doing 90% of the hiring and interview process, rather than the department manager or technical representative. I'm sure some good candidates have been missed and we've for sure hired some people who checked all of the boxes, but really they weren't suitable for the position.

Companies have too small budgets for HR so HR people dont have time to read CVS. Hiring managers dont give clear enough instructions and HR people dont understand the skillset. This is super weird though since the skillset is incredibly small. There are maybe 10 people in the country doing this.

 

[CBJ]

Nice! That's a really great grinder. I think my only issue with it is the conical burrs. I really prefer flat burrs for the flavour profile they emphasize. I figure that at that price, I think I should be able to get exactly what I want! And then there's also the whole pre-order wait list issue that I'm not super keen on... if I went that route, I might just splurge on an Option O Lagom P64...

If good enough for James

 

[slyfink]

If good enough for James

yeah, that's what set me on the path to single dosing grinders... He's also reviewed one of the grinders I'm considering, directly against the Niche...

I know he says he still prefers the Niche, but mostly because of the workflow, not the end result "coffee in the cup". I feel like I can live with the workflow issues on the DF64. And from other comparisons I've read, build quality between the two is pretty close. The main advantage of the DF64 is I don't have to get on a waitlist... I could order it today if I were so inclined.

 

[CBJ]

yeah, that's what set me on the path to single dosing grinders... He's also reviewed one of the grinders I'm considering, directly against the Niche...

I know he says he still prefers the Niche, but mostly because of the workflow, not the end result "coffee in the cup". I feel like I can live with the workflow issues on the DF64. And from other comparisons I've read, build quality between the two is pretty close. The main advantage of the DF64 is I don't have to get on a waitlist... I could order it today if I were so inclined.

It's not difficult to get the Niche anymore.

 

[slyfink]

It's not difficult to get the Niche anymore.

hmmm... thanks for that. I went and had a look. I'm looking at $770 CAD + duty and brokerage. I'm not familiar with their shipper (DPD), so I don't know what their brokerage policy is. Couldn't find any info about it on Niche's or DPD's websites. It's potentially such a huge cost, that I'm not really willing to risk it. Also, no shipping till May.

I can get the DF64 from within Canada for $660... seems much simpler.

But really, it comes down to conical vs flat burrs. I pretty much never do anything other than espresso. And most of the time, I'm using the same beans too. So I don't switch between grind settings - I'm more of a set and forget kind of guy. James has access to world class espresso equipment outside his home. I've heard him say that he can put up with less than perfect espresso at home as a result, and prioritizes workflow to keep things quick, clean and simple. He's also said he tends to prefer pour-over brewing at home anyways... Whereas my home setup is pretty much all I have, and I want to optimize it for my preferences. Especially if I'm dropping that kind of coin on it...

But still... that Niche is seriously nice... hmmm

 

[jonKranked]

hmmm... thanks for that. I went and had a look. I'm looking at $770 CAD + duty and brokerage. I'm not familiar with their shipper (DPD), so I don't know what their brokerage policy is. Couldn't find any info about it on Niche's or DPD's websites. It's potentially such a huge cost, that I'm not really willing to risk it. Also, no shipping till May.

I can get the DF64 from within Canada for $660... seems much simpler.

But really, it comes down to conical vs flat burrs. I pretty much never do anything other than espresso. And most of the time, I'm using the same beans too. So I don't switch between grind settings - I'm more of a set and forget kind of guy. James has access to world class espresso equipment outside his home. I've heard him say that he can put up with less than perfect espresso at home as a result, and prioritizes workflow to keep things quick, clean and simple. He's also said he tends to prefer pour-over brewing at home anyways... Whereas my home setup is pretty much all I have, and I want to optimize it for my preferences. Especially if I'm dropping that kind of coin on it...

But still... that Niche is seriously nice... hmmm

i will say for morning convenience having a built in scale and grinding straight into the portafilter has been very nice with my sette.

also we have a coffee thread. several actually, but this is the longest one.

Coffee for a n00b

I think I’ll start drinking coffee, for health benefits. I’ve probably tasted it twice in my 37 year life. Hive mind, tell me how to do it right: what kinds of beans, grinding at home, French press? Or otherwise, etc.

ridemonkey.bikemag.com