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Recently, I was "loaned" the pictured CT1 (see next posting) by an owner who will be out of the country several months. Of course, I jumped at the chance to have significant time with this modern iteration of the beloved...

So I know this has been discussed some in other threads or spread across multiple but thought to try a fresh take. Reply with would you get the below:

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I'll be attending the Expo this year and I've made a mistake of not having a plan in the previous years resulting in being overwhelmed. I'll be doing my best to avoid that this year by putting together a short list to keep me focused....

I am thinking of summer being right around the corner and trying to figure out how to make my iced coffee drinks while keeping the sweetness of steamed milk incorporated into the cup.

I usually do 2 doubles (16g a each in / 30g each out)...

I am not an electrician, so please excuse if this is a dumb question.

I was wondering if there is any way for the 3 prong plug on a 220v Slayer to be swapped out (I believe the plug is a Nema L6-30) to a 4 prong plug like a dryer uses (I...

I wanted to start a topic for everyone to share their feelings on this month's LM espresso subscription from.George Howell which included 12 oz of Alchemy and Mamuto AB espresso roasts.

I received mine today and will start tinkering with...

Hey all,
I have been drinking more Americano's lately because I suck espresso's down too quickly. I went to a place called Commisary this morning in NW Portland and the delightful barista told me an Americano with only 1/2 the water is...

can anyone make some Ethiopian suggestions? I hear about a blueberry note a lot, would like to check out that varietal. I tried Kenya SL-28 recently and it was very unique and different...picked up on some plum and raisin when adding half...

Hi guys,

Has anybody of you tried single dosing a Ditting flat burr grinder for espresso?

I read a lot of post about bunzillas and dittings but couldn't figure out a good answer.

Want to try something different than my Monolith conical...

I just came across this video, and while I don't have one of these machines I figured I would throw this out so people are aware. It looks like ECM/Profitec have an upgrade for these machines to deliver higher steam pressure.

Whole Latte...