My Cormorant is making some squeaking and grinding noises - I assume that the spindle bearings are dry or otherwise malfunctioning. Has anyone serviced them? Any particular grease recommended?

I don't keep up with Starbucks news, but I saw this short from Sprometheus and decided to try it. Nothing to buy to try it, so why not?

I didn't measure the olive oil. I drizzled a bit into the milk and set off the steam wand. It incorporated within a few seconds. The final...

Hi folks,
I've got a new linea mini a few days ago. I noticed that the water out of the machine smells a bit plastic-y. I can't notice it in my espresso only if I drain some water from the group head and smell the water.

Is this normal? Anyone had a similar experience?

Not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but I was curious to find out if various YouTubers influence your buying decisions, or are you set on the decision regardless what YT influencers may say?

I am asking this because many of them are into equipment reviews, and...

I am about to pull the trigger on a Bosco Sorrento. Looking for folks here who have or have used this machine to poke holes in it for me.

My situation: Multiple decade espresso machine owner (and wrench). Counter space is no issue, plumbing and drain are already in place with...

The coffee: Ethiopian single origin natural processed.

The concern: there are a significant amount of light colored beans in this batch of coffee. This has me concerned about the quality of the beans and/or the roast itself, and frankly, I'd rather toss the bag than have a...

I am still debating if the coffee subscriptions are for me. I have ordered a three months prepaid filter subscription from a roaster I respect to give it a try. So far, my first and second month were bags of coffee from Uganda (first natural, second washed). Both coffees were...

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...

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. :cry:

I'm considering surface grinding some gen1 ode burrs to reduce the outfall. I'm curious to see if it significantly changes the flavor, or just enables finer grinding.
Has anyone done this or something similar?