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Brett H

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« Reply #25 on: February 03, 2012, 06:02:30 PM »
Fantastic news Colin!  Score 1 for Dominion Coffee!
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« Reply #26 on: February 03, 2012, 07:17:20 PM »
I thought I should post on Colin's behalf the 2 videos I found viewed on Colin's you tube channel so we can comment
I also saw the boat trip video Colin or Grandpa Wen :angel:

Video 1 routine
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/Go1s_AjB2ss&amp;feature=player_embedded&fs=1" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/Go1s_AjB2ss&amp;feature=player_embedded&fs=1</a>

Video 2 routine after service & training

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/2mOwVM64OaE&amp;feature=mfu_in_order&amp;list=UL&fs=1" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/2mOwVM64OaE&amp;feature=mfu_in_order&amp;list=UL&fs=1</a>

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« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2012, 10:41:04 AM »
@ Brett
Yes, after the whole experience, I feel sometimes I am over judgemental.
I see the coffee business from my narrow eyes.
Of coures, I understand people need to make money, but I never try to think from their position.
After chat with the owner-Jon, he is also struggling between start a business in the way he want and the way customer want.
Some customer can not tell the good flavour in cup but complain the coffee does not bitter or strong enough.
He had to roast a bit darker and darker, then all the different origin taste the same....

@KK
Great internet hacker skill (just kidding, everything is under the sun on internet).

Sorry I did not think about post my video here (but CS).
Because it seems like the members over there keep asking me to post my video to help me narrow down the possible failure.
I have to say, I can even feel my hand is shaking when I video myself.
I forgot what is my normal protocol when I video myself.

At the most important part, I am also worried if my video did not follow some others's suggestion (or I addict to some bad hobby).
However, so far I leant more from expose myself's coffee making.

Furthermore, when I slowly increase the better flavour in my coffee, my milk frothing stil crap.

Too big bubble or too thin froth.

I will try more few times (and re-read all the milk form post again...)

Cheers
Colin

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« Reply #28 on: February 04, 2012, 11:01:56 AM »
Great to see it's heading in the right direction Colin - well done.

It takes a fair bit of courage to publicly ask for assistance - good on you.

With milk - please, no more reading, researching and seeking for a magical silver bullet solution.

Save your time, buy more milk and just practice......it will come to you very soon.

No amount of tips or tricks with milk will replace the unfortunate effort involved that can only be achieved through practice, practice and more practice.

Just like golf - you have to get out there and *do* the time.

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« Reply #29 on: February 04, 2012, 11:10:34 AM »
Ive been struggling with the milk on my BZ then a change to A2 and now its perfect with no change of technique. Smarter white milk works perfectly aswell. High protein content is what you want. Cost more but you get what you pay for.  Practice heaps too.