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I have noticed that most DE1 shots run much cooler than typical. 190-198F instead of 198-204. I've seen some posts about it having to do with where the temp probe is compared with other machines.
Is there a standard offset that can be applied so that DE1 users and other users...
On a recent TV series on antique restorations called Salvage Hunters, this one in particular showing what was identified as an early VA Turino model espresso machine from the early 1920s. Russel Kerr (Dr Espresso) is featured giving advice on the history of the machine. It's...
I have had this never ending problem with early blonding + bad flavor with every coffee for YEARS. I have tried everything at this point. Super Jolly, Compak K10, K30 Vario, WDT, no WDT, Pullman Chisel. My Profitec Pro 700 absolutely sucks and for some reason my Rocket Giotto...
Hello everyone so I know there is a video on youtube explaining how to descale the oscar, however, Nuova Simonelli states it is not possible to properly descale without taking apart the machine. How effective is this descaling in the video? Taking the machine in will cost about...
My La Spaz is in the shop. As a stopgap, which of the above 3 gadgets is likely to give me the most espresso-like experience?
I like the Aeropress & think it makes a tasty brew, but unlike its fans I don't find it *that* close to real espresso. The other 2 I'm less familiar...
So after a couple years fristration with the bgt for a long time I went to my nespresso machines for my fix. I drink tea in the morning, occasionally
some brew with my wife a bit later but enjoy an espresso in the late afternoon. In the last two years I have been
using the baby...
Marc at WLL mentioned that it is not good to leave the same water in the steam boiler for long lengths of time.
I have a Profitec Pro 500 with 2L steam boiler and make about 2 shots a day and steam 2 x 6oz of milk, mostly. Is this enough to cycle new water into and through the...
For you non-Breville'ites, the 58mm portafilter is stainless steel all the way through... If we ever need to send our machines to Breville for service sometimes they send you a brand new machine with all the parts and you end up with spares. I have both a spouted and bottomless...
Some coffee dripped and spilled on my brunella and I fear the stain has seeped under the paint. Any idea if it's possible to clean this? There are 2 stains in the attached picture. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
