Search found 170 matches
- January 3rd, 2020, 8:23 pm
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 11
- Views: 934
Struggling with consistency
Is the inconsistency referred to is with just the data or with the taste of what is in the cup? Grind retention is most likely the culprit with the faster afternoon shot but the Niche Zero is known to retain very little if any. Temp fluctuation perhaps?
- November 8th, 2019, 11:06 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 477
Identifying a used grinder
If the plan is to pair it with the Gaggia Classic then give it a pass especially if you use non-pressurized filter basket. If you use pressurized filter basket, just stick with the Encore
- October 8th, 2019, 6:22 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8098
Preinfusion and the La Marzocco Linea Mini
Check out the mod of Rick Bond in Youtube if you need preinfusion on the LMLM. {video}
- September 21st, 2019, 2:09 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 16
- Views: 659
Shot starts at 6 secs, good taste but low volume
What is happening is that you got lucky to hit the nail on the head and now you are doing your best to conform with known standards and ruin whatever good you've got going
- September 16th, 2019, 1:22 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 787
Water distribution uneven on an espresso machine? [VIDEO]
It is not uncommon with Gaggia Classic. If you dose properly, it will not matter much. You can add an IMS shower screen on top of the OEM screen is water distribution is an issue for you. I also found that water temp has an effect on how the water flows out the tiny holes of the screen. Tweaking the
- July 30th, 2019, 8:19 pm
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 11
- Views: 895
Pre-Infuse by running group water on puck before locking portafilter
an Aeropress paper filter on top of the puck will surely make things less messy
- July 27th, 2019, 4:00 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 23
- Views: 17759
Grams of coffee to milliliters of espresso
Consider the stepless mod for your Gaggia MDF
- February 14th, 2019, 4:33 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 256
How to properly turn the Gaggia Classic off for the day
I have gotten used to the backflush with water routine before turning the machine off after each coffee making session
- January 19th, 2019, 6:04 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 2
- Views: 355
Why is latte art "easier" on a mocha base?
Density is higher. Target for better shots
- November 29th, 2018, 9:01 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6727
Should I change from a La Marzocco Linea Mini to a Lelit Bianca?
If you live in Melbourne Australia, you can consider the Rick Bond mod. The LM Linea Mini paddle is converted to function like the paddle of the Bianca