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by Maineiac64
8 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 384

Upgrading to a temperature stable espresso machine that can go back-to-back seamlessly.

Agree, this is great option, very stable
by calmunderpressure
8 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 96
Views: 12154

Option-O 98mm Mizen Burrs - User Experience

I'm in the same situation like you. The first shots with the 98HU were awesome, but after a while I tend to say, the burrs are too clinical. The clarity is super high, but the shots only taste really good with a high flow from 2,5g/s and more. So Turboshots are the method of choice for me at the
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by JohnB.
38 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 59

Is Haynes Lubri-Film Plus suitable lubricant for Flair machines?

As are the seals on my Bosco. I contacted the tech department at Haynes a few years ago and asked about using the Lubri-Plus on rubber and silicone lever seals. They said it wasn't a good choice and suggested their silicone lube instead
by EddyQ
40 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Got a new style Marzocco single basket - should I replace?

Well, several days after I placed the order for a VST 7gr basket La Marzocco emailed back saying they think they have found the basket I was looking for and provided me a tracking number! And so now I have three single shot baskets. The "new style" La Marzocco (only one available on their website
by GDM528
43 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 337
Views: 19256

IKAWA Home - profiles

Pizza / Bagel / Donut I suppose it's also kinda analogous to pulling a shot of espresso: just substitute air for the water and use the coarsest grind possible "Ikawa Home thermal performance" "Ikawa Home thermal performance" The photos and video are from a 100g machine, but that should sorta scale down to 50g.
by CarefreeBuzzBuzz
48 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 45
Views: 1915

Hacea Coffee Impressions

I have had the first of them and enjoyed them. At that time, they had a big variety of great Guats. FWIW on the aging, they do seem to have some they are now trying to move along. I have had 4 20kg bags of this one. My customers love it. And
by Bigmac
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 20
Views: 1356

Lucca Atom 75 compared to a 64mm w/ SSP HU burr

Hi James, Thanks for your comments . If I read correctly you moved from the Mignon Specialita to this 75 yeah ? Do you notice difference in taste in the coffee? Or is it more so consistency in the grind size ? I'm also considering upgrading from the mignon specialita to maybe a Cheado e37s or
by drgary
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 337
Views: 19256

IKAWA Home - profiles

The Gary who noted the need for a vortex for good circulation is GDM528, He's been doing amazing work characterizing the IKAWA Home and its temperature characteristics
by Jake_G
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 159

Has my brew pressure gauge lost its mind?

Water expands when you heat it. If the water has no place to go, the pressure rises until something relieves that pressure
by Rasmussoe
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 21
Views: 219

Izzo Alex Duetto 3 - deep need of expert help

Thanks Dan, didn't think of it makes sense!