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by GreatDane
April 6th, 2018, 11:55 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 34
Views: 2378

EspressoForge vs. La Pavoni Europiccola

Comparing Apples and Oranges! I have an EspressoForge. I have had a La Pavoni Europiccola. I learned how to pull shots on a lever machine with a La Pavoni. One of the things I really like about the EspressoForge that hasn't been mentioned is the myriad of basket options in 58mm. In the EspressoForge...
by GreatDane
July 25th, 2016, 10:06 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 26
Views: 965

US Roaster Sample Roaster

Nate Nice setup. I have had mine for 10 years now. Keep the exhaust fan clean. I have one of the first ones made and it just keeps making awesome coffee. You are going to love your machine. Repeatability is so easily. They are built like a tank and customer service is great. Les
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by GreatDane
July 24th, 2016, 10:33 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 35
Views: 8520

Best espresso machine for around $1500 USD budget?

This is an awesome package as well! Chris' coffee will back you as well. Les
by GreatDane
July 24th, 2016, 10:23 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 35
Views: 8520

Best espresso machine for around $1500 USD budget?

Zak, I agree 100% will Bill's post. I had an Office Control and it meets all of your requirements. It was a great machine and it is very forgiving. It now lives in an office environment. They have had now problems with it for 8 years. It is easy to keep clean and would work
by GreatDane
July 17th, 2016, 4:47 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 211
Views: 18846

New Lever is in the House...well, kinda...Portaspresso

Great thread. I have been educated! This is why I love this forum. There is so much great information to learn to make better espresso. Now I know what I am looking for in a portable setup. Les
by GreatDane
July 15th, 2016, 9:18 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Need advice on a new scale

The main grinder we were using was the Baratza Forte. We also used a Peak Single Espresso grinder by Mahlkonig. To be real honest, I wish I had been paying more attention to the grinders. I was there to demonstrate my product. (I hope I can say that without getting into trouble with Dan.) Having
by GreatDane
July 14th, 2016, 10:45 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 882

Need advice on a new scale

Thanks for the recommendation. I got my scale yesterday and shots have improved dramatically this morning. I am pulling a fussy S.O. Sumatran this morning. I got a nice mouse tail and great crema. The shot was complex earthy with just a touch of fruitiness. Just the way I like it. Les
by GreatDane
July 10th, 2016, 10:08 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1798

Upgrading to HX or double boiler espresso machine, budget $1000 CAD

Great post Randy. I couldn't agree more. I have been at this for 21 years. I have made 3 great scores in those years a Mazzer Major for $ 50.00 at the Salvation Army, an Expobar Office Control for half price that had been used only 3 times and an Olympia Cremina from an estate that was
by GreatDane
July 10th, 2016, 10:45 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 1798

Upgrading to HX or double boiler espresso machine, budget $1000 CAD

So Randy what new machine would you recommend in that price range? I had a Silvia for a long time too. I even PIDed one, and learned how unstable it really is! That said $1,000 CAD is a very limited budget for a machine that he wants to last for 10 years with only basic maintenance.
by GreatDane
July 10th, 2016, 10:27 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 14
Views: 1652

Evaluate my burrs, please

Tom, I agree 100% That is why I have a $7,500.00 roaster and I only buy green beans that have been evaluated by an expert cupper. I have attended 3 roasting classes in three different states to become a good roaster. I don't trust my coffee experience to others. That said, I will buy good roasted