I've found some of the information I'll ask below via search, but not all, and not consolidated. My goal - keep my new, expensive (to me) machine running well, no scale, no corrosion for 10-15 years.

1) 1st Line where I've purchased my machine recommends against any special...

Hi, I've already done a search in this sub and didn't turn up anyone saying anything good or bad.

I am in Alaska and distributors that ship to Alaska in a cost effective manner for the small production roaster are few. Wholesale Origin happens to be one, but they don't sell...

Hello Home-Baristas,

I am hoping the wisdom of the collective can help me out. I am currently having issues with my Miele CM5200 Super Automatic machine. Originally very expensive it has provided 10 years of hassle free and decent coffee. What's happening now is that the pucks...

Hey all,

I took some leave from this board, but with our latest release and talking about it all weekend at EXPO, I wanted to pop back on briefly for an Aiden Q&A.

We made a brewer that can truly do single cup, batch brew, and cold brew. To-the-degree temperature control,...

Not a coffee break, a caffeine break. A period of abstinence from caffeine.

A friend suggested this to me a month and half ago. She said I should stop drinking caffeine for a while. I'm like, Give up coffee?? No, she said: caffeine. She said I could drink decaf. There are good...

Solis Barista Perfetta vs Bambino Plus

Solis Perfetta vs Bambino Plus

I need someone to tell me whether to buy the Solis Barista Perfetta or the Bambino Plus as a first machine. I have no desire now or in the near future to do heavy modding so the Gaggia is out. This is our...

I'm an amateur but from my limited experience and research, I HIGHLY Recommend Insulating with the best all round insulation Polyester, AND for FREE!:

We just insulated our 1999 circa Marzocco Linea Espresso Machine with 2 boiler tanks.
If it was a 10 years newer model it...

I was watching Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for a while as I knew I wanted to purchase and fix a broken espresso machine. I'd never worked on one before, but I have some knowledgeable friends and access to Google - what could go wrong!

I purchased a Wega Mini Nova for...

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...

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...