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by luca
14 minutes ago
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 3
Views: 109

Thoughts on coffee subscriptions

I don't think it's really possible or sensible to generalise about subscriptions, since it's not really possible or sensible to generalise about roasters. There are different business models: You are always trusting the roasters to pick the coffees. Some are hopeless green buyers, some are excellent, just as some roasters are hopeless at roasting. When looking
by baldheadracing
22 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 51
Views: 1639

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

That article was from 2021. From two months ago, at the bottom of the page:
by SkyBlip
24 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 0
Views: 9

Strategic design compromises in $2-3K Rotary Pumped machines? (Bezzera Aria PID+Flow+Control|Mitica PID|Alex Duetto IV)

Hello! So... Why does the Aria exist? Seems to have everythig I want. Does this machine seem small and overcrowded -both outside (for you experienced barristas) and inside? Without flow control, is the Mitica PID better in other ways? Do rotary pumps generate more heat, and will that degrade surrounding parts more quickly: because the Aria is smaller (less
by CaptainAhab
41 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 51
Views: 1639

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

{link} "as we measured it to reach a noise level of 66 dB. Another thing that left us perplexed was a bending of the frame on the base" I don't find myself clawing desperately for my wallet
by philosli
1 hour ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 51
Views: 1639

Talk me out of a Bosco Sorrento

I would love to have a Bosco, but I got an ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva. Bosco is designed for cafe use. If you search Youtube about Naples cafes, you'll see those busy baristas pull shot after shot on levers in fast succession. These cafes usually stick to the same type of coffee. The machines have to have unlimited
by austinado16
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 14

Livia 90 Group Head

Remove and inspect the shower screen. You may be able to clean it if you're careful, otherwise, it will need to be replaced
by Johnbenweber
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 6
Views: 102

Gen1 ode burr outfall reduction.

Ha, I'm always game to try something interesting that's basically free. I vaguely remember someone in the massive Ode thread saying something about sanding the burrs down which is what made me think surface grinder. I would say the burr halves appeared to have about the same outfall before grinding so I was anticipating a bigger change. I would suggest
by jhford
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 1
Views: 14

Livia 90 Group Head

All of a sudden, the water is just trickling out of the shower screen, and the machine is making a mild grinding noise. It won't pump enough water to make a shot. What is causing this, and how can I fix it. Thanks, it's hard to miss my daily cappuccino
by espressoren
1 hour ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 149

Olive oil in steamed milk

I don't care what it does, adding an extra 100 calories of oil to my morning coffee is taking it in the wrong direction!
by gocanes
2 hours ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 149

Olive oil in steamed milk

Tried it today for the first time. It's very nice. Richer mouth feel with a nice nutty aftertaste. I like it a lot