We have built a system with a container for storing coffee beans or grounds and maintaining their freshness by utilizing pressurized CO2 gas. The container can be pressurized with CO2 and sealed with a lid that has an o-ring. That way, the container can be re-sealed and...

The previous rumors turn out to be mostly true. Intelligentsia's owners have sold a majority stake to Peet's. This opens the possibility of a superpremium coffee rollup to be called IntelliStump. :D

Press release here: Peet's Coffee & Tea to Acquire a Majority Stake in...

I just wanted to give a shout out to Alex at Intelligentsia for a great customer service recovery.

Here is the quick story:

I placed a coffee order on the 27th of November. Intelligentsia shipped on November 30th. It was to ship UPS Surepost i.e. USPS would get it to my door....

Hi Guys
if inlet pressure to rotary pump vary will the pump still keep the same output pressure of 9 bars?
I know as carbon filter ages the output pressure out of the filter changes
Thanks
Erick

Hey, check out these guys' studies putting to rest some big debates or at least giving us info about them. (they don't sell anything) :wink:

For instance, tamping pressure makes no difference.

The impact of different tampers.

Comparing TDS meters.

And a HB thread...

Hi guys the top sticker is missing
Is this a real Espro tamper? Dont really feel a click
More like a tap
Thanks
Erick

Turkish roast is considered one of the lightest roast profiles. As you may already know, the story behind Turkish roast profile is actually related to the prohibition of dark roasted foods and beverages. So simple solution to a big problem, people started to roast lighter and...

nytimes.com: Starbucks Prospers by Keeping Pace With the Coffee Snobs

Hello, I am newly registered and recently upgraded my equipment (to ECM Technika IV from Faema Bella). I am having issues with muddy / soupy puck from single shots. I am still working out dose / grind (while waiting for my new grinder), and have come across this comment on the...

We're currently packing over here for a permanent relocation to Japan, and I just wanted to give a quick thank you to the many sources here that have helped me learn espresso! :mrgreen:

I'll still hang around some as a member, so you can't get rid of me that easily. Just gonna...