John Buckman here, the founder of Decent Espresso.

I'll be posting regular Decent news to this Marketplace thread.

I'm also happy to answer questions here. However, there are Decent conversations happening in various places on this forum, among regular forum members, and I'd...

See here for initial discussion:

La Marzocco Linea Mini User Experience

This has been teased for some time, but owners of IoT connected LMLM machines can now purchase a new Acaia Brew by Weight Lunar from LM and enjoy gravimetric dosing.

Why are old scales not supported?...

It's worth starting a discussion over. I haven't bought a brewing device in probably 5 or 6 years. but I just ordered this.

How do folks handle getting subpar drinks in cafes? Since I got my Decent DE1 and got to where I can make pretty good espresso with it, I'm more likely to get a plain espresso at nicer cafes just to compare and see how I'm doing. But sometimes (sadly, probably more often than...

Good evening everyone!
I would like to buy the new Profitec Drive in a German online shop. I saw that Stoll Espresso also ships to Italy. In your opinion is it a reliable shop? I would like to have some feedback from you. Thank you in advance for your time!

This is the companion to the Philos review thread . Please posts your thoughts here.

Does anyone know about the recent upgrade to ECM and Profitec PIDs? The PID apparently has a fast (faster?) heat-up mode, like one used on the Profitec Go.

Can anyone confirm this as I have not been able to see any announcements by the manufacturer? Is the upgrade available...

I'm trying to perfect my 7g traditional Italian pull. Would love any tips for those who have mastered it!

Basics:
- 7g VST / LM basket
- Linea Mini R
- Pico
- Medium Roast
- 41mm tamper
- 41mm tamper funnel

What I've tried so far:
- Dosing 7-8.5g, 20g out consistent
-...

I get Aeropress but, on the road that doesn't generally do it for me. I don't do the ~$8 Starbucks thing either with any frequency but, occasionally hit Tim Hortons and similar shops when traveling in big cities to try the local style! I'm more into cowboy or French Press coffee...

Odyssey Espresso Argos finally arrived!

I'll write more as I get used to the new machine but initial impression is even better than hoped! This has been an almost 2 year wait (August '21). Fit and finish are top notch. Very well thought out. Pleasantly surprised as I was...