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- 2 minutes ago
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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}
- 7 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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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
- 15 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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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
- 40 minutes ago
- Forum: Coffee Brewing
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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
- 44 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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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
- 58 minutes ago
- Forum: Buy/Sell
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[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
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
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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
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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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"
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
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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