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by LaDan
September 16th, 2015, 8:42 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 16
Views: 5823

Tiger stripes

Funny, but you've read my mind there!
by LaDan
September 12th, 2015, 1:51 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 79

Screw on Saeco Barista screen keeps falling out

Wrap the screw with small piece of paper towel and screw it in. OR... Wrap the screw with teflon tape and screw it in
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by LaDan
August 30th, 2015, 6:18 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 47
Views: 1532

What will espresso machines be like in the future?

The future espresso machine will be a hot looking robot with the internal programming of a WBC knowledge making you the perfect shot on your 50 years old one group Linea. Ha! I win. lol
by LaDan
August 29th, 2015, 5:26 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 17
Views: 507

18 second double

Pfft. I can pull a triple in 9 seconds if I really try hard. PS. They are clueless
by LaDan
August 29th, 2015, 7:50 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 878

Blonding slightly too fast, advice?

Elaborate a little more, Mr. Bean. I agree with what was said before. Updosing to 19+ grams should not really be the solution. You should be able to get the ~30 seconds shot from 18g. Also, agreed with the posters that say your pressure should be lower, not higher. Try 7-8 bars instead of
by LaDan
July 16th, 2015, 7:25 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 28363

Worth keeping Starbucks Barista espresso machine?

I have one from 15-20 years ago. I don't use it, but it is surprisingly good especially for what you find at places like Bed Bath and Beyond, etc
by LaDan
July 12th, 2015, 12:28 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 1999

Blind basket/disc for 49mm portafilter. DIY suggestions?

Aluminum foil in, around, and above your basket?
by LaDan
July 11th, 2015, 11:25 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 16
Views: 1329

Latte art home training by Dritan

Another trick that he shows, is to put a little bit of milk into water, and froth it. That could also be used for training without wasting tons of milk. {video}
by LaDan
July 11th, 2015, 8:22 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 16
Views: 1329

Latte art home training by Dritan

He drives the point that you don't need super great milk texture to work on your technique, and you also don't need super great espresso crema. AND, you don't waste much money on gallons of milk and pounds of coffee. A couple of years ago I got fed up with my latte art and did something similar, but
by LaDan
March 23rd, 2015, 9:09 am
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 462

Microfoam technique on an Astoria SAE 1?

What's your steamer pressure? Take it down and try