Hi all!

I got into espresso a while ago with a nice entry level Lelit, bought all the accessoires (as you do) and considered myself happy.
Unfortunately I then discovered the madness of lever machines. First by playing with pressure on my Lelit using a Lance Hendrik hack, then...

Hi everyone - looks like I need to replace the steam boiler, heating element, and gasket for my Synchronika. Frankly I'm a little surprised as it's only 5 years old. Parts availability is a problem. Whole Latte Love, Clive Coffee, etc, don't have the parts in stock. Do you have...

I have been lurking around the last few months reading up on espresso machines. I am ready to pull the trigger but I thought I would reach out for last minute input as I am struggling with the decision. I have information overload right now and I can't find anybody local...

Hi HB'ers.
good day to everyone.

i am looking on opinion /experience from those who have/had personally tested baskets.

i have bdb with stock double, ims and vst15.
i am looking for options to 'increase' flow rate at very find grind size.
can i expect faster flow with same...

Anybody know anything at all about the Zerno grinder?

I'm likely content with my Niche for a while, but it appeared on my Instagram feed and looks like another potential addition to the new wave to single dose grinder.

No work on price or release date but could be...

I just purchased the BocaBoca 250 and since I didn't find much information or comparisons, I thought a review would be helpful. I'm a moderately experienced roaster, competent espresso maker but certainly not the wit and charm of James Hoffman. I have had a FreshRoast SR800 for...

Hi there folks, first time poster here and relatively new to the world of making espresso, though I've enjoyed drinking it for a while. My office has an espresso machine in the kitchen and as I've been getting more into espresso (and more into the office) I've kind of become its...

Hi all,

First post. I couldn't find an 'Introductions' thread so apologies if this is in the wrong place.

My name is CJ (he/him), I live and work in Philadelphia, and I'm starting to get more into coffee. My partner and I bought ourselves a V60 and kettle last year for...

I pickup a very poorly maintained Oscar 1. I've done a full tear down, descaling and replacing all seals and gaskets. All seems fine except one issue. After pressing the brew button to pull a shot, the brewing stops after 20 seconds. The brew button de-activates and brew light...

I'm playing with some manual grinders and I just realized that by adjusting grind level and being meticulous about puck prep one can achieve the target brewing pressure without relying on the OPV. In my case my machine is set to not go beyond 9 bar, and I could get the target...