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- February 6th, 2017, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 9
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The Ponte Vecchio Export: 11 years on
Glad to hear you're still in love Mike
- February 6th, 2017, 12:56 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 9
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On the fence with titan grinders
Don't forget the Elektra Nino. Apart from anything else it has very little grind retention. I've had two since they first came out and both have operated faultlessly. I have no intention of changing them for anything else
- April 6th, 2016, 10:28 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 12
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Elektra Microcasa a Leva temperature experiment
FWIW I prefer to run the MCAL with a lower pressurestat setting, cycling between 0.8 and 1. I can leave it at that all day. I hardly ever use robusta blends, however
- March 18th, 2016, 3:28 pm
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 349
Olympia Cremina Portafilter Options
I've been using MCAL baskets in a Cremina portafilter without any problems for years
- April 19th, 2015, 9:15 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 436
Installing Elektra Microcasa shower screen
As rpavlis has posted, the screen is just retained by the o-ring, which is normally enough to hold it in place when the portafilter is removed. If the screen often pops out when you remove the portafilter, the likelihood is that the screen needs cleaning. If a large amount of fatty residues have bui...
- February 26th, 2015, 9:50 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 36
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Elektra Nino? I think I bit off more than I could chew
I don't have that hole on my Ninos.... I continue to be very pleased with them and that's for over 5 years now. The earlier of the two was one of the first out of Italy. No problems and a very consistent grind and profile, with minimal need for adjustment. Use it as intended and you'll be very happy
- February 7th, 2014, 5:06 am
- Forum: Tips and Techniques
- Replies: 11
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How long after roasting can I freeze coffee beans?
Just to answer your remaining questions, with a +1 on what Jim posted: As others have replied it slows but doesn't stop. It will continue after thawing. Because it slows but doesn't stop, freeze as soon as you can. Tape the valve up before freezing or put the bag in an airtight container before free...
- February 6th, 2014, 3:19 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 31
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Olympia Cremina user looking to "upgrade"
I'd also say save your money. You have a very good machine with a small footprint that will require minimal time and money to keep in top condition. The Cremina always surprises because you can learn to get pretty good results quite quickly. It's only after a few years that you realise the learning ...
- February 6th, 2014, 3:08 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 94
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Bezzera Strega or Londinium?
Reiss is rock solid. I've been buying beans, machines and so on from him since almost the beginning of Londinium. He speaks his mind but he isn't a primadonna and his support is prompt, unwavering and always BS-free. I'm sure you'll be delighted with your choice. Happy brews! Mike
- October 15th, 2013, 4:43 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 9
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Olympia Cremina or Londinium I?
What sort of beans do you prefer? If you like the new-wave light roasts of certain dry process beans, for example, a layered shot will be as important mouthfeel. In terms of flavour separation, the machines rank Londinumium (most), Cremina then Caravel (least). The Caravel can produce amazing ristre...