Hello espresso hive mind,

In a few weeks I'll be moving into a new home, along with my Profitec Pro 300. The new place has great counter space for my machine, but some above-countertop cabinets mean I only have just enough vertical clearance to fit the machine itself (w/ 1-2...

I thought I'd share some observations on comparisons of the KafaTek Monolith MC5 and Eureka Atom 75. My MC5 arrived from KafaTek a day before a planned trip to my summer cottage. So, I brought it with me. I keep an Atom 75 at the cottage, that I'm very familiar with, and have...

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to upgrade my current espresso machine and need some advice. I've got a budget of $4000 and don't mind buying used, as long as it's in decent condition.

My current setup is a flair 58 and a Ceado e37s which I absolutely love.

What I care about most...

Finally, an entertaining video that I can point to my friends that explains why I roast at home and also why I think almost all roasted coffee that I have ever bought has been roasted mediocrely. (I'm definitely a mediocre roaster, but I can start with better greens so I end up...

Hi all!

I am looking to upgrade my grinder to go along with a Pre-Millenium La Pavoni that I will be restoring this summer. I really want something that can do it all and serve me for making great traditional coffee and improve my espresso game. Since James Hoffmann featured...

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I live in California and am interested in replacing my LM GS3 AV with a Sanremo You. According to the Voltage Restaurant website ( ), the U.S. version doesn't have Wi-Fi connectivity. Does anyone know whether this is true and whether versions for other countries do have...

I started my grinder this morning and the locking ring jumped up, and the burrs then promptly seized. I don't know how the locking ring could have jumped like this... I used the grinder yesterday and haven't touched it since. But it happened.

How does one get out of this? I...

Anyone have experiences with La Marzocco / Tasmanian Freight shipping? To date, I've received 0 shipping emails for the 3 orders I've placed direct through LM (GS3, accessories, and customizations). I've only seen tracking since I've checked my order statuses daily.

The...

I was at a friend's house checking out his new ECM. He's an acoustics guy (think submarines) and sent me this paper from 2014.

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While back we had little talk about the barista hustle's auto comb. I did remember seeing one Korean Youtuber interviewing Anthony Douglas and where he actually showed how it works while back. Looks like he put it on a little ahead of time and pulled it out since I couldn't find...

Hi everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase a 2011 GS3 AV that has been lightly used in a home setting only.

Just wondering if there is anything I should be wary of and what a fair price for this old of a machine would be.

I'd be upgrading from a Synchronika.

TIA

I was recently inspired by a video by Tate Mazzer, a barista/software engineer. For a Uni project, he used computer vision and neural networks to esses the quality of a shot based on footage of the basket as the shot is being pulled.

This concept could easily be applied using...

Hi all,

I've looked at this thread Huky Gas Automation and tried to see I could use it with my BC 5 roaster. However, the Python code is from a different version, and after updating it, I can't seem to have my Python code talk to the Arduino board. Any help would be great.
When...

I have a dedicated 220VAC outlet at my coffee station that I would like to make use of. Up to now I have not found a 220 VAC machine that will fit comfortably there...there is a wall cabinet there, so there is 18 inches of clearance from the countertop. But, I think the Slayer...

Hi everyone, I just purchased what seems to be a 1984 Rancilio Z9 (DE?), from what I have been reading on this forum, I need an external pump, does it have to a rotary? A guy from Rancilio just sent me the parts diagram to help me out but he doesn't have the electrical diagram,...

I've come across information from various people (on YouTube, FB and HB) that Niche Zero / Niche Duo / Timemore Sculptor have a better workflow and are more enjoyable. Many times it's mentioned that Niche Duo inherits the fantastic workflow of Niche Zero.

I've had a Niche Zero...

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I have an ECM Mechanika IV, which I descale every 3 years since I use quite good water and there's not much scale. This time after the descaling I am having issues, probably a leaky brew valve or the mushroom gasket that is in a bad shape, causing a low temp at the...

I am retiring my original Lunar to our kitchen for use there and just got a 2021 model for my Slayer. I didn't really think it was going to be much of an upgrade and I am pleasantly surprised by a few things.

If you decide to look for one, most websites exclude these from...

Hey there,

I'm a long time lurker and looking for advice.

I am looking for a portable solution for milk based espresso drinks while traveling.

I am accustomed to drinks from my EG-1 and ECM Synchronika. I have found over the past couple years, I have been disappointed by...

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I was recently blown away with the deliciousness of a double shot that I had at a local roastery, now unfortunately I've fallen into a rut with my home espresso trying to match what I tasted in the cup at the cafe.
I've had a few espressos around town but this one was...