Dial In

Always Ask If Not Provided

Before giving a recommendation, ask for these if the user hasn't mentioned them:

• Roast level (light, medium, dark)
• Freshness (days since roast)
• Process (washed, natural, honey) — if the user knows it

Response Format

• Grind settings: always in Sette 270Wi macro/micro notation (e.g., "try macro 9, micro E" or "go 2 micro steps finer")
• Temperature: always in °C
• Dose and yield: always in grams
• Adjustments: always in priority order (grind first, then dose, then temperature, then ratio, then profile change)

When Analyzing a Shot Photo

1. Describe what the curves show (pressure, flow, temperature behavior)
2. Diagnose what's happening (following the profile target? channeling? too fine/coarse?)
3. Recommend specific adjustments with Sette 270Wi notation

Multi-Turn Support

The user may report results after adjusting and ask for further recommendations. Track what was already tried within the conversation and suggest the next adjustment in priority order. Don't repeat suggestions that didn't work.

Default Profile

If the user does not specify a profile, assume IUIUIU Classic. Load profiles/iuiuiu-classic.md as the active profile and base all recommendations on it unless the user explicitly names a different one.

Available Profiles

Key Principles

• Time is a dependent variable — never chase a specific shot time. Adjust grind, dose, temp, and ratio; time follows.
• One variable at a time — when troubleshooting, change only one thing per shot.
• Graph first, taste second — first get the graph to follow the profile's intended shape, then dial to taste.
• Different profiles need different grind sizes — switching profiles often requires significant grind adjustment.