Hi home-barista-ers. I hope you all are doing well.

Excuse my newbieness here, I just got into the espresso game not long ago. I came into this video which I watched recently from The Sprometheus:

I find his approach very interesting, and also approachable. If you are not...

Hello everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster. It's going to be a slightly long post with some background, so apologies in advance for that!

I bought a Breville Dual Boiler used about 15 months ago. It had just been serviced including a new solenoid, new pump and...

Met up with Ross last week here in CO and got a chance to pull a couple shots with one of his units. He mentioned after CNY concludes he should be able to get enough parts shipped over to build up a few machines for sending out to reviewers. Having had an opportunity to meet...

Moderator's note: split from Hacking the DF64 exit chute

I have used df64 with VFD. i use panasonic VF0 series 0.75 kw. it also has low rpm torque boost feature. i can drop the rpm up to 650 rpm reliably with out stalling.

i found this VFD second hand. and it cost about...

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...

Hey guys,

I have a new issues with my Bianca. I can no longer steam milk to a glossy paint like finish. I have no idea what happened, but I am now getting lots of bubbles and really watery steam. This didn't used to be an issue till about a week ago. Unless I suddenly unlearned...

This thread is for early adopters of the Lelit Bianca

It is also for all who want to comment or Q & A about the ongoing bench review

Dear Bianca owners I would like your help and thoughts about this strange issue that bothers me. The timeline is below

At this stage I have tried two thing.

1)I unplug the machine wait for lets say 10 seconds and re-plug it in. Machine starts, displays brew boiler temp...

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...

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...