So many questions, so I'll keep this focused.

Background: we have a breville oracle touch currently. Wife uses everything full auto (grind, tamp, steam) and while she will admit weighing the output rather than just using the timer has helped shots, she wants little do with with...

I'm normally using potassium bicarbonate to make Rpavlis water and recently bought a pack of espom salt. Are there any recommended water recipes for espresso and pour-over that use these two ingredients?

Thanks!

I've read a lot about these two machines and I'm aware that a selling point for the GS3 in home use is the MP conical valve that allows flow profiling, which has its advantages for lighter roasts.

My question is- if your main interest is comfort blend espresso (chocolate nut...

I want to upgrade my roaster and I am asking members for their advice. Artisan 3e or Kaleido M10? Infrared or fluid bed?

I have had a Hottop 2k+ roaster for many years, and I was never happy about it. Even though my BT and RoR curves were OK many times, they never were what I...

Hello!
I am the owner of a Breville Dual Boiler and I would like to know what the pressure gauge should show while pulling a blind shot in order for the pressure at the brew head to be at 115 psi while pulling a shot with a Scace attached. I don't have access to a Scace device...

The short version: I'm currently using a Breville Infuser and hitting its limits, so I'm looking to upgrade to a machine that I can happily use for the foreseeable future.

About me:

I mostly brew light-to-medium roasts, often at a longer extraction ratio with a long...

I have a few days of use on the Eagle One Prima and wanted to share my thoughts and answer the many questions I am getting in one place.

Initial thoughts are:

It has some drawbacks.
1: you have to drill your own hole in the drip tray to set up the drain (stainless drilling is...

Hi all,

I am experiencing a random issue when making espressos and I would love some insights

My setup is:
- good grinder: eureka Specialitá,
- humble espresso machine: Delongui Dedica (I need more space in the kitchen before upgrading it :-))

After dialling in the...

Hi, I'm searching for resources and tips on how to learn/train to recognize and differentiate tastes in espresso. Do you have any tips to share?

Hi everyone,

Thanks for admitting me to this forum.

I've done a little hack that I assume would interest other Linea Mini owners as well. I found it frustrating that the Linea Mini does not come with a temperature display.

Inspired by Williamstown Roasters project on for a...