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by jbviau
5 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 4
Views: 429

Making the last Pharos [VIDEO]

Oops, I was looking at their old site. +1. I've said as much here in other threads. I still have Lido 1 #002, and I won't part with it
by Endrusacos
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Light roasts grindsize too fine > slow flow problem

Dear coffee-community, I want to get your feedback on brewing light roasted coffees like almost anything from the Barn (Berlin roaster) or comparable light roasts. I really enjoy funky and fruity (anaerobic / fermented) light roasts - but I struggle with the following scenario: In Order to bring out the sweetness of those coffees I
by BodieZoffa
1 hour ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Who's still buying conventional tampers?

Tampers are like anything as in you can buy/use mild to wild. Personally have never felt the need to focus on a certain amount of pressure to be applied as for yrs I've been into grinding finer, dosing heavier and applying just enough pressure for even compaction. Several yrs ago I decided to get a quality palm tamper and it
by PIXIllate
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 306
Views: 13983

Canadian Roaster Recommendations

A roaster I've recently been impressed with is 94 Celsius out of Montreal. The Covalent blend is really solid. It's not a classic dark Italian style shot but more of a solid, balanced darkish medium. consistent over multiple orders. Definitely try the Manic blend. Tony is usually spot on with his recommendations for the classic profile stuff
by estaro
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 2
Views: 60

How to use vintage faema President 1958

Dear ira, Thank you for your reply! Then it makes sense that there is a knob in this position. Thank you very much for your help. It's my first time working with a vintage machine, so there are a lot of things I don't know. I would be happy if you could continue to teach me
by guanO
3 hours ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 54
Views: 2037

ACS waiting times

Glad to hear ShotClock that you machine is in motion! DHL works differently from country to country is my experience, ACS Vostok managed to come into the house last Friday and I am beyond happy with it and the coffee it produces! Even the package is high quality, I don't want to throw it away Nerdchills lvl high
by Ullke
3 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 455
Views: 47210

Option-O Lagom 01 Discussion

I am currently waiting for my 102mm black 01, Early March Dispatch. I was told they are planning to test Thursday/Friday this week for my order, and if the grinder passes the tests it's ready for shipment
by goalerjones
3 hours ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Who's still buying conventional tampers?

I've thought about purchasing a new tamper several times, but my Quickmill came with a solid tamper, so I've just resisted the temptation all these years