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I look around to see what useful resources are around every now and then and it looks like in the last ten years we have seen a lot of writing emerge that purports to use science to explain what we can and should do.

I majored in...

I'm interested in direct (no spring) lever machines and am trying to get an understanding of what's out there. So far I am aware of:

- La Pavoni Europiccola and Professional (and variants as well as rebrands like the Gaggia Factory G105)...

Well the cat's out of bag, OE posted on twitter: "First cup of coffee brewed with the Apex grinder"

Last month I stopped by with another HB member to catch up with Doug and Barb, where we heard all about the big burr grinder...

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I have been roasting on my Huky 500T for about a year. I have a Phidget 1048 (old, clear plastic case) and running Artisan 1.5 now. I ran into an issue where my probe for BT will now only read 750F when it's displayed in Artisan....

We are preparing to offer a kit for owners of early M3s that will allow them (if they have the relevant skills) to accurately check, and if needed, align the burrs in the grinder. We have no interest in making a profit from this, but...

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Right know I am doing single shots (LM basket) and I like it, but I would also like to test doubles.
I have the Breville double basket, but I am not sure if I should also get a IMS/VST basket. Which of those three would you guys...

I just got a Huky, which is fantastic, but I'm having trouble getting pressure above 3kpa on the supplied IR burner. Having heard a good amount about the non-compatibility of the regulator Mr. Li provides, I decided to order a...

First I apologize for the provocative title :D

As one can guess from it, I would like to know if it is possible to add to a traditional DB machine all the advanced functions offered by DE1 - attaining the same precise level of control of...

Hey all, I have a question about dialing. Whenever I buy a new blend or origin I notice I go through a lot of coffee when dialing. About 4-6 oz worth. Is this too much? I weigh out my beans, portafilter, and yield. Check when pulling how...

The attraction of PIDed single and double boiler machines is that you get the shot temperature you see; no fiddling, no flushing. If the shots are too bitter or too sour, you can change the temperature with a few button pushes, and get a...