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- April 20th, 2024, 10:22 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 7
- Views: 500
What do I gain/lose switching from a Robot to a Ponte Vecchio Export?
16 g in 25-30g out is my normal shot. Steaming is very good at 1 bar where the temp is best for me. Even better at a little higher pressure Maintenance is almost nil but when you do need to change seals you need a piston removal tool. Then it is simple. All other maintenance
- March 23rd, 2024, 9:59 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 519
- Views: 58135
The hunt for best Italian roasted coffee beans
Sant'Eustacio, Roma {image}
- March 23rd, 2024, 9:56 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 519
- Views: 58135
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}
- March 12th, 2024, 5:07 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5403
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...
- January 17th, 2024, 1:53 pm
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 531
Need help identifying espresso machine and its value
They sell for 500-1000 usd in very good condition I guess
- December 31st, 2023, 3:51 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 519
- Views: 58135
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
- December 31st, 2023, 3:48 am
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 519
- Views: 58135
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...
- December 31st, 2023, 1:18 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2434
- Views: 259320
LMWDP Rollcall
Ha! Same seller as my new 2nd hand Lusso! A fine Cremina!
- December 30th, 2023, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2434
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LMWDP Rollcall
Hoping a better 2024 in this world!
- December 30th, 2023, 1:18 pm
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 2434
- Views: 259320
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}