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by Grasshopper200
November 19th, 2022, 7:21 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 34
Views: 3341

Lapera DS second edition update

No. 15 reporting for duty. Just set the machine up a couple of days ago. I've pulled about 6 shots. It's a jewel
by Grasshopper200
July 12th, 2021, 3:39 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 10
Views: 443

Sump Coffee - any reviews/experiences?

I've had some great coffees from Sump and buy from them frequently. They had a double fermented Ethiopian a few months ago that was incredible
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by Grasshopper200
February 5th, 2021, 2:19 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 8158

Bravo Tamper vs Force Tamper - what's more foolproof?

I have used both and have a Bravo which I think is better. Lots of recent discussion on this at the Decent diaspora and recent testing shows Bravo is better. YMMV
by Grasshopper200
March 23rd, 2019, 10:33 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 4
Views: 735

Demonstration class on Decent Espresso DE1+

I took the class for that same reason and will be ordering a DE1Pro soon. The class is a one-on-one two hour class with Paolo, the founder of Regalia. There is a presentation with lots of hands on the machine by the student. He has both a Peak and EK to use with the machine. I got
by Grasshopper200
March 17th, 2019, 10:28 am
Forum: Blog
Replies: 77
Views: 20629

Comments on Decent Espresso DE1+ Review

Nice write up so far. Looking forward to reading the rest. For those of you in the NYC area, I recently took a great class on the Decent at Regalia Coffee in Long Island City. It was fun to play with the machine for a few hours, and the class provided lots of information useful
by Grasshopper200
January 3rd, 2013, 6:46 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 18
Views: 2803

Brooklyn Espresso Trip

Grumpy and Sweatleaf are a must. I wouldn't bother with Gorilla
by Grasshopper200
June 4th, 2012, 8:40 pm
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 77
Views: 11223

How to use Sproline tips on Izzo Alex Duetto II = Perfect Microfoam

Thanks for the great instructions, Haunce. I made this mod on my Duetto-- first thing I noticed was a significant increase in steaming power. I almost have to relearn my steaming technique because what took about a minute before the mod now takes about 15 seconds. Also, when I first turn on the stea...
by Grasshopper200
July 21st, 2011, 4:12 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1856

Izzo Alex Duetto 15 amps vs. 20 amps mode

I have mine hooked up to 20 amps and its great. 15 amps works fine but with 20 everything heats up and recovers much much faster
by Grasshopper200
April 14th, 2011, 11:06 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 21
Views: 2401

Help me to love the Versalab M3

I definitely get some soft clumps sometimes. They haven't seemed to be a big issue as they easily disintegrate when I tap the PF to settle the grinds. I don't think it is an issue with the static wiper-- it may either be the moving wiper or the funnel isn't properly coated with the wax that Versalab...
by Grasshopper200
March 31st, 2011, 11:15 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 43
Views: 4498

Versalab M3 grinder ordered today...

I've noticed some of these clumps on my M3 as well. I don't get it every time and the clumps break up easily when I tap the PF to settle the grinds. Doesn't seem to affect my shots-- not like the clumping that I experienced with my Rocky pre-WDT