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by tiji78
10 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 260
Views: 20222

La Marzocco releases Brew by Weight for Linea Mini

I do not have your issues. I use it like every day. when I switch it on, it takes between 5 and 10 seconds to connect to the mini. I had 2 or 3 times no connection with the previous firmware, but since the last no problem. In my workflow I switch the scale on after the mini is displayed
by ira
11 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 15386

Next Level Pulsar Brewer

While talking to them at the SCA show I was told they see no difference in taste other than cleaning metal filters is more annoying. They are really thin and flexible. Soaking in Cafiza was suggested as how to clean them
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by Peppersass
18 minutes ago
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 13
Views: 204

General question about handling cafe drink quality

[Returning for a characteristically lengthy post after a long absence from H-B due to work overload!] I agree that tastes vary, but it's the unfortunate case that few cafes offer top-quality beans expertly pulled with the best of equipment. Not to be arrogant, but even fewer live up to the espresso I roast and pull at home. That's likely
by fablic75
18 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 0
Views: 9

Reliable German shop on line...

Good evening everyone! I would like to buy the new Profitec Drive in a German online shop. I saw that Stoll Espresso also ships to Italy. In your opinion is it a reliable shop? I would like to have some feedback from you. Thank you in advance for your time!
by Allongedaze
24 minutes ago
Forum: Blog
Replies: 44
Views: 2535

Mazzer Philos Comments

FWIW my same experience when comparing them in the DF64 and Fellow Ode
by helicon47
29 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 15386

Next Level Pulsar Brewer

I'm not sure this has been mentioned yet, but Next Level has released two fine-mesh metal filters for use with the Pulsar, which are listed for sale here: {link} While I love the clean cups I've been getting with their proprietary filters, I don't love the cost. And I imagine the finer of the two filters would produce quite
by H2c4
35 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 21
Views: 772

ECM & Profitec Heat-Up Time Upgrade?

Ecm classika got a new pid? I didn't know that, I ordered one a week ago from whole latte love, do you know if I'll be getting the updated pid
by Quester
38 minutes ago
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 13
Views: 204

General question about handling cafe drink quality

My working assumption is that there will be some number of great shots, some number of average shots, and some number of poor shots over the year at the many coffee shops I visit. But that's only part of the value exchange. The other part is the experience we can create together--them feeling better off for having me visit, and
by H2c4
43 minutes ago
Forum: Blog
Replies: 44
Views: 2535

Mazzer Philos Comments

Have you tried drm flat burrs as well? Their geometry looks the same and was wondering if you had any thoughts comparing the teo
by boren
1 hour ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 9
Views: 120

7g VST/LM Single Shot Basket Tips

This is my main basket. Pucks are a bit soggy, but I don't really mind. I highly recommend to use Happy Tamper Single Basket Extension with it: {link} It allows using any 58mm tamper and makes leveling and WDT very easy