- date: 2016-02-07 water: source: Cold tap water quantity: 1 c. beans: source: Starbucks French Roast (dark) quantity: 7 grind: Extra Fine 4 tamp: Medium heat: 7 results: > Pretty good. Crema was a bit lacking, though this may be more a results of the maker than of anything else. Very strong, moderately bitter. Heavy, smooth, dark.