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by expresso77
2 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 66
Views: 26251

Most reliable brand of espresso machines?

i tested the pressure at the group with this little device - it shows 11 bar - i am not concerned about it - {image}
by JayBeck
7 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 60
Views: 2075

Meaningful upgrade from Lelit Bianca V3

Not sure I follow or agree with that. I'm still not certain what you mean by contemporary espresso. Your review is actually one that made me go for the Micra. I actually considered waiting for the upcoming Bengle. But the heard the jingle "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...." I've found upgrading from VST medium flow
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by Stanzi1aticlouddotcom
15 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 66
Views: 26251

Most reliable brand of espresso machines?

With regard to the use of "exotic woods" on a Tamper's handle: There are a LOT of other choices other than using wood that likely is coming from out of our Rain Forest. I do hope I'm not going off topic & within the Home Barista's guidelines. But the
by drgary
40 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 32
Views: 386

Moka pot question about the amount of coffee in the filter basket

FWIW just user experience here. I have 3 and 6 cup Bialetti moka pots that both work well for me. I put a paper filter on the bottom of the shower screen/top of the coffee bed (not inside, where it can get sucked into the funnel). This makes a cleaner cup. I always stop the brew by dipping the base
by buckersss
44 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 123

Have owned a La Pavoni Professional for over a year... need decent grinder.

It's above your budget but I'd say splurge for a pietro
by finermac
58 minutes ago
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 852

[FS] Genesis Basecamp System accessories

Selling my "Genesis Basecamp System" accessories. I occasionally used the pot to fetch tap water to my coffee machine when I tired of using my Indian kettle. The rest of the time they are put aside. The adapter connect a 20 lb propane tank to a Jetboil stove. New is $190 Asking $90 shipped conus OBO If you have any
by Dago52
1 hour ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 1613
Views: 161612

La Marzocco Linea Micra

{image} {image} {image} {image} {image} So, I was under the assumption that the delivery date from Tazmanian freight was delivery to my door. The delivery date is the date delivered to the local freight company. I was able to call them & change it from delivery to pick up to have the Micra for Easter weekend. After picking
by Jeff
1 hour ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 60
Views: 2075

Meaningful upgrade from Lelit Bianca V3

Having spent quite a lot of time working with the Micra and several grinders across a range of roast levels, it seems clear that we have different opinions. My comments on the Micra at "La Marzocco Linea Micra Espresso Machine Review"
by JayBeck
1 hour ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 60
Views: 2075

Meaningful upgrade from Lelit Bianca V3

What is your definition of contemporary espresso? I pull Manhattan filter roasts perfectly with Micra/Key. Easy peasy. Preinfusion beyond stock is not required not spro-over allonge nonsense
by ari-gato
1 hour ago
Forum: Water
Replies: 7
Views: 85

Breville Dual Boiler

Awesome thanks