Hi friends! I received my white LM Linea Micra today. Overall it looks just like the Linea but scaled down. Setup was a breeze and the packaging was nice and minimal. The box seems to be the same, if not even smaller than that of my Rocket Appartamento. I've pulled one shot so...

Is there a way to use a thermocouple and send the data to my iPhone or MacBook? I'd like to try getting more accurate temperature readings, but if not, I'll be fine.

My Strega worked fine right out of the box & so far I'm quite impressed with the build & finish quality although I do have a few minor quibbles function wise. The reservoir lid definitely needs a lifting handle so you don't have to remove the cup warming tray every time you want...

Several times I have read that guidance for gas roaster BT RoR curves does not apply to fluid bed roasters. So far I have not found specific guidance for small fluid bed roasters like the FreshRoast or Popper.

Does that guidance exist?

Waiting for nothing or do you think it will happen?

If so what would you buy from their offerings now?

To Dan - If you can make this into a poll please do as well.

I always enjoy seeing other people's photos and I didn't see a general pictures thread, so I had a fun idea to make a thread where EVERY POST requires you upload a photo!

Want to show off your latest purchase?
Poured some killer latte art?
Got some FIRE new beans!?

Post em...

By accident, the stopper on my pressure gauge popped out for my manual lever, Rossa, and the mineral oil drained out of it. I bought mineral oil and refilled it, but how do you know if you've put in the right amount? I still see a small air bubble in it and am wondering if I...

Typically I'll order two blends from a roaster. e.g. 5# of one blend and 1# of another. Invariably I order a small quantity of the coffee I prefer. I haven't had Olympia yet and am about to order from them. Question = do I order the larger quantity of Big Truck or Little Buddy?...

New version for those who can afford skipping a couple of mortgage payments: