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by peacecup
March 23rd, 2024, 9:59 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 508
Views: 54998

The hunt for best Italian roasted coffee beans

Sant'Eustacio, Roma {image}
by peacecup
March 23rd, 2024, 9:56 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 508
Views: 54998

The hunt for best Italian roasted coffee beans

The Sun-stag saw I,  from the South faring-- he tethered the two together; with his feet standing steadfast on earth, his horns touching very heaven {image}
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by peacecup
March 12th, 2024, 5:07 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 37
Views: 5086

Embracing Espresso Excellence: A Glowing Review of the Ponte Vecchio Export Lever Espresso Machine

Not unusual for a leak to develop when the bottom plate joins the boiler. There are four bolts that hold that. The first step is to tighten them slightly when the machine is warm. That works sometimes. If not, a new gasket may be needed, simple to replace. Replace the bolts with stainless steel if t...
by peacecup
January 17th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 516

Need help identifying espresso machine and its value

They sell for 500-1000 usd in very good condition I guess
by peacecup
December 31st, 2023, 3:51 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 508
Views: 54998

The hunt for best Italian roasted coffee beans

I've visited Campanga near Napoli, and the espresso I make at home with properly-sealed "best before" Italian blends is better than most of what I was served in Italy
by peacecup
December 31st, 2023, 3:48 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 508
Views: 54998

The hunt for best Italian roasted coffee beans

A nice artisianal blend I got lately, even has the roast date! {image} Italian blends are not vacume packed, they are packed with one-way valves with N or CO2 to prevent oxidation. If you freeze a properly-sealed bag the gas will condense and it will appear to be vacuum sealed. They do last many wee...
by peacecup
December 31st, 2023, 1:18 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258735

LMWDP Rollcall

Ha! Same seller as my new 2nd hand Lusso! A fine Cremina!
by peacecup
December 30th, 2023, 1:19 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258735

LMWDP Rollcall

Hoping a better 2024 in this world!
by peacecup
December 30th, 2023, 1:18 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2433
Views: 258735

LMWDP Rollcall

It was around this time of year in 2005 that I got #49. Not quite 20 years, but some 20,000 lever shots later I'm still in the game with a new lever in the house: {image}
by peacecup
December 20th, 2023, 9:38 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 26
Views: 1780

"Fellini moves" - a joke?

If you search far enough back you can see Dr Jim's original post of a barista doing the Fellini pull in a movie. That's where the name comes from. The Fellini is used for both active preinfusion and for increasing shot volume. Active preinfusion soaks the entire puck, giving a uniform extraction. Ju...