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After the previous disappointing results (see Episode 1 ) I decided to retest my Quick Mill Alexia Evo temperature stability. This time I tried implementing the (excellent) advise I received in that thread and tested temperature during actual extraction, including at the coffee...
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...
Hi i think i choked my DeLonghi Dedica. My father brought me some coffee ground from someone working in a cafe. The coffee looked like it is very fine grind and i had this feeling that it might cause some troubles, because Dedica uses pressurized filter baskets. However he...
Edit: Skip this thread and head directly to Episode 2 . The results here are not really useful to draw any conclusions. The only valid conclusion is that measuring temperature while flushing water doesn't tell you anything useful about temperature during coffee extraction.
I recently purchased a Breville Bambino Plus and use a Baratza Encore grinder.
I have had several amazing and delicious shots with the Bambino, but I am starting to notice inconsistencies and was wondering if any other owners experience the same. It has to do with...
On Edit... We are already there. Not only Slayer shots but beyond, so if you are wanting to skip the theory and development and learning puffery, and jump ahead to the upshot go to post...161 on page 17: Breville Dual Boiler Slayer shots ?
Hi, still trying to clean my e61 group without damaging the chrome. I tried to soak it in some mild citric acid, but it's not budging,
obviously it needs something stronger or vinegar might do it. has anyone ever cleaned one with barkeepers friend or something similar?
it's...
First time poster here! We just upgraded to a Magister Stella Pro with PID. While trying to start the machine for the first time we've unfortunately encountered a problem.
The machine turns on and the pump starts to fill the boiler. But it doesn't get any...
latest edit, 29 March 2021: If it hasn't become obvious, I am dialing back my participation on HB. Hopefully this guide continues to be mostly useful to people in the superb community of BDB users. If you are having problems that cannot be addressed by this guide, or by the...
I just made my first americano using new my Lelit Mara X. The hot water wand imparted a very strong plastic taste. I have it on the highest temp setting. Is this normal? Does this go away over time? Is there anything I can do to speed that up?
