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- Forum: Coffees
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Blueberry (or any berry) bomb coffee recommendations?
Neils - are you teasing us in that you have a "real" blueberry bomb coffee that's only available in the Netherlands??! If it really is "Da Bomb" then enjoy!! I ordered some coffee to sample (3 different beans) from West End Coffee Roasters - not expecting any real fruit-forward coffees but people seem to
- 10 minutes ago
- Forum: Espresso Machines
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Boilergate question
Does anyone know if Gaggia will still replace boiler on GCP Evo if you are not the original buyer? I got one second hand
- 12 minutes ago
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
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Roastpic App for color
Just read an article about the Roastpic app being released in a couple weeks. Might be a good affordable option to an expensive color meter. {link}
- 12 minutes ago
- Forum: Coffees
- Replies: 25
- Views: 545
Coffee "earth" notes
On Day 7 & Day 8 (post roast), both days---first drip came out at 4 seconds--pretty fast & blonding (or what appeared to be blonding from the get-go). Made me nervous as I used to look at blonding when you need to turn your machine off or it will be pure sour. I let it go though for
- 16 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 66
- Views: 26257
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}
- 21 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2080
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
- 28 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 66
- Views: 26257
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
- 53 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
- 57 minutes ago
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 124
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
- 1 hour ago
- Forum: Buy/Sell
- Replies: 0
- Views: 864
[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