I haven't seen much about this grinder let alone a comprehensive spec sheet, but it seemed to have worthwhile features over the DF64, so I took the gamble and picked one up off AliExpress. It delivered in about a 1.5 weeks via DHL to the US. It's been called the JT64, LuFeiBao,...

The flow control beginner continues to torment you with questions! :lol:

I have read more than once that pre-wetting (which is when drops drip from the group head by the force of gravity when the pump is not running) is not serious, and that real pre-infusion is only under 2-3...

A question for folks here.... for the most part 99% of the manual grinders I have seen are conical (of all sizes both table and hand) and ghost burr (seen one hand one table top)... but I have never seen a flat hand grinder..... do they even exist?

So.......I do not have a lot of experience making espresso. I have been using a double spout PF with my Synchronika for about 9 months....17 grams for 27 seconds. My wife and I were OK with that. Today, I tried using the same dose with a bottomless PF. The result was much...

I haven't seen a topic specifically about alignment in 1zpresso grinders, forgive me if there is one and point me to it.
I'm on the verge of buying a Kmax, and just had this specific question on alignment, how good is it?

This question involves going close to, or into, second crack, so I realize it's a bit different than most of the normal discussion around light roasts, but I've been curious about darker roasts for a while.

Obviously the always declining RoR curve dominates modern roasting...

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I had been looking into lever espresso machines, but all I can find is really a very few options for those non-spring levers.

So far I only know of La Pavoni, Argos and Strietman, and the Flair. Is there any other options when it comes to non-spring levers?

Hi fellow espresso freaks, hoping for a little guidance. I have a Profitec Pro 800 lever machine, purchased 2.5 years ago, still under warranty from Whole Latte Love. Machine is taking a long time to fill the boiler from the reservoir, and sometimes just quits pumping until I...

Hello, I am primarily an espresso drinker, but have been getting the itch to make more filter (v60) and, as we are in the midst of a heat wave, cold brew. The problem is, my grinder, the Niche, stinks at this task. The amount of fines is ridiculous, and I often end up with a...

I didn't need it but am always in the market for impulse buy accessories. I think I stumbled upon an almost ideal lower end espresso scale in the same form factor as a lunar. From left to right are Felicita Arc, SearchPean tiny coffee scale ( amazon ), and Timemore:

Just...

Hi there guys.

It's been a while since new beans WOWed me.

Currently, I am brewing Tropical Weather by Onyx Coffee Labs - which is probably my favorite blend of all time for espresso.

I am starting this discussion with the hope to learn more about other coffees that...

So my work has a 2015 EK43 with a steel burr carrier that I am trying to align.

First, I sanded the chamber, but was unable to sand the carrier. The sandpaper wasn't working in steel and it was hard to get the sandpaper ring to stay in the right position while rotating.

I then...

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...

Ok I'll keep this as short as possible, we have been making espresso with Peet's Coffee Beans for 4 years now. We go back and forth between Major Dickinson's and Espresso Forte, they are both truly great for our lattes.

We get 2 one pound bags delivered every week, it started...

Good afternoon,

I love espresso but have never owned a machine. Figured I'd try buying a used one for starters before buying a new one. I found this Gaggia OWC for $50, and didn't realize until bringing it home that it seems to be missing the steel tube on the left hand side....

Finally got the set up I was after - here are my thoughts

R 9 One
Atom 75
Puq Press Mini - not as advertisted...going back
Duomo
St Andrews leveler

1) The Rocket Machine looks great, and works well. The only drawback is that the steam wand and the lever for turning on the...

Hi Bianca owners, what are the factory settings for the flow rate (in gr/sec) when the FC paddle is fully closed and fully open ?

It's easy to define flow rate: put a cup on a scale and pour water (without the portafilter) for 30 seconds. Then divide the resulting weight by...

I homebrew beer, and have a corny keg setup, but I'm not drinking as much beer these days so I was wondering if I could fill one of those kegs with coffee for convenience.

Of course, making 19L of espresso in 30ml batches at a time will be a massive PITA, I was thinking of...

I have owned my Pro800 for a few years now, have always kept it clean and regularly maintained the group (new seals annually). Beyond that, the machine has not undergone any maintenance or repairs. Has only had Crystal Geyser bottled water (Mt. Shasta source).

I've been in...

Hello,
I have the Synchronika for a bit more than a year now. Two days ago, while steaming milk for two cappuccinos, the steam became very weak toward the end of the steaming. It has never happened before and though the pressure (naturally) drops through the process it is still...