I am about to give up trying to upgrade my original ECM Faema type double basket. Lured by the promise of more consistent extractions, straight walls for even grounds distribution, improved espresso taste and ridgeless design, I kept buying one after another and... nothing......

Have a look at the attached. David Likes Coffee claims that even 90 seconds or less from when you finish grinding to when you begin the brew process robs your coffee of flavor... and of the CO2 that creates lively crema. I'm fascinated. My next cup I will flush while grinding,...

I love all things coffee but go cross-eyed and day-dream when researching water. I did rpavis water for a bit but fell off in favor of LM's suggestion of Crystal Geyser Salem Spring water. I can get them in 1 gallon at my local grocery for $1 per gallon. I use it both for brew...

$5 for 8000 words. I just bought the PDF and had a quick scan. I can't really summarize without giving away the whole paper, but if you liked Hoos' Modulating ... publication then this is in a similar prescriptive style, but on one topic. In terms of prescriptions, probably most...

I am working on faster roasts. Last one had first crack at 8:45 and I felt I lost too much acidity. This week, I will run one at 7:00 and 7:30 to compare them.

It seems to be officially out now:

First of all, I enjoy machine with strong steaming performance and is quite happy with it on Rocket Appartamento.
Thinking of adjusting pressurestat to increase boil temperature a little bit. Currently machine is sitting at 1.3 bar after being on for 60 minutes, sometimes it...

So before anything else I'd like to say that I'm not questioning the use of fresh roasted beans nor am I looking to switch to Italian bean blends to drink everyday. I do like more medium roast and traditional flavors and am generally not a fan of 3rd wave, light roasted modern...

Do you fully dry the basket between shots?
I am just wondering if a wet basket could affect puck preparation

I am coming from the perspective of a Robot owner, but I guess this is a generic question

Thanks

Hi All, I am upgrading my machine to either the LM Micra or Mini eventually. I currently have 2 Mazzer Super Jolly's, one for espresso and one for french press. They are very good grinder I think and in excellent shape. But I see alot of these new styles out there now for single...