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I powered up my brand new Breville Dual Boiler today. My Duo Temp has been assigned to the closet (for now....).
I made some water with distilled water/baking soda. Cleaned up and organized my area. Bought a bottomless portafilter on Ebay and had everything ready...
Received it a week ago, and so far it is fantastic!
The workflow and the taste of the coffee is exceptional. It is the first time that I m enjoying drinking espresso.
I just made the purchase of a single group slayer espresso machine and i'm so excited to receive it and start using it!
its been over 5 years since the first time I experienced it first hand in Kyoto, Arabica %. It blew my...
I just got a screaming deal on a 2002 Astra Mega SC. I love the stability of a plumbed in machine (I have a NS MAC currently) but I'm using a reservoir and (my wife) would like to reclaim some kitchen space. I have not fired it up yet, but it looks amazingly clean.
One question...
I got sick of having to buy a new coffee maker every year or so, the kind that sells for about $100, also I hated the espresso when compared to the results a friend of mine consistently gets with his professional equipment. Here I'm now, expecting...
Well after almost four years of constant use the vacuum relief valve stuck open this morning. Did a little research (thanks wll for the video) and determined that it was basically the tiny o ring leaking inside the valve. I found a source for them on amazon (cheap but you have...
Looks like Lelit is introducing an HX that addresses the usability of HX machines in the area of brew water temperature control. However I only see a low, med, high setting which would mean nothing to me. I couldn't understand how their control system works.
After many unsuccessful attempts to purchase an Olympia Cremina machine, in 2011 I purchased an Osma Express Cremina , which appears to be identical at first glance. It's a solid, well crafted machine, but has minor differences like plastic tubing and plastic drip tray (still...
I'm not aware of a thread that showcases member setups so thought I would start one. Here is my baby (mazzer mini, autotamp, vibiemme domobar super + e61 thermometer):
Now I just need to add skills and might be getting somewhere. Newest editions are the E61 thermometer...
