That is a question I've been pondering for a while and resurfaced by the great thread How Modern Hybrid Lever Espresso Machines Work that I don't want to distract or diminish in its value.

When does a lever machine cease being a lever machine and just become a...

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What makes an espresso machine a modern/hybrid lever?
- group head heated separately from boilers
- electronic control of when water flows to group
- pressure relief/shot stopper to end the shot when desired

This combination can make the modern hybrid lever work more like a...

I honestly thought this would be easy-peasy, but not so much. Watch the video, laugh at my mistakes, and then try it yourself.

Personally, I like very aromatic and clean coffees, and I don't mind high acidity and couldn't care less about body. I accept that this puts me in the minority, and there are many people who very much hate high acidity and want big body, and that's a perfectly legitimate choice....

Fascinating.

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Hope you are having a caffeinated day.

Can I get some guidance around average bean drop temperatures for different types of roasts please. Assuming I am talking just about Arabica beans here. Thanks a ton

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I am searching for something to use on the Pro 800. I ran across the Flair Temperature Strips and I like the look of them. I'm just hesitant to use them because the Flair is only hot for a couple of minutes at a time, whereas I leave my machine on for several hours at a time....

As I keep re-learning how to roast after moving from a Huky to a Loring, this week I was totally surprised by an unexpected result.

One of the most interesting coffees I currently have is a Costa Rica Alma Negra process, from Las Lajas Micromill - Central Valley region. I...

I'm looking at purchasing a 220V/240V Espresso machine from Europe (EU) and using it in my US kitchen with a dedicated 240V outlet. I narrowed my machine choice down to a LELIT BIANCA PL162T V3 ESPRESSO MACHINE or a PROFITEC PRO 700 ESPRESSO MACHINE (again the 220v models). Both...

I'm new to buying expensive beans with a light roast profile. In fact, I'm not sure I'll find it to my taste, but I do have the desire to try them out. I'd love some guidance and opinions on the various setup potentials I have for preparing a cup. Which of these setups will...

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I'm new to the forum, but I've been reading a lot of threads for some time and I'm looking for a new espresso machine. I've been drinking coffee for years and since the beginning of the year, I've been delving deeper into the coffee rabbit hole, especially since I got a...

How many here use The Force Tamper? What base do you use?

I've been using this tamper for a couple of years and absolutely love it. It takes all variables out of tamping and gives perfect repeatability every tamp.I currently use the flat base and have an EU curve. Whenever it...

I did a quick search on the forums, and it appears this has been discussed with limited interest a few years ago. The reason I bring it up now is because Robert McKeon Aloe (espressofun on IG) stated that he has data / results from spraying the puck prior to pulling a shot and...

Hi everyone
first time posting and long time lurker. Thanks in advance for all the super helpful advise I've read and has helped make my decision.

I bought a Lelit Bianca V3 a few months ago and it has been working incredibly well with me Eureka Mignon Specialita Silenzio...

I bought this stovetop espresso maker and steamer off of eBay. There are no markings on it to identify the manufacturer, model, etc. Does anyone recognize it? Anyone know of a source for replacement gaskets? Thanks for whatever help you can offer.

This is my first tear down of a lever so Im on a learning curve. My lever seemed to move okay but I couldnt get it out completely. So I tried some Cafriz and it locked up. Right now I trying to get the sleeve out but that is stuck too. Have tried vinegar for a bit but now I am...

Just purchased a Comocafe lever machine, unfortunately there was no basket but the original porta filter is present. Does anybody have a picture of the original basket as I am having difficulty fitting a basket.
Prior postings says that a Zacconi riviera 49 mm basket fits but I...

I saw an older thread on this topic but it is now closed. It didn't end with a success story, so I am wondering if anyone has more recent experience.

I am considering a GEVI that is 120v, however we have 100v at home. 60hz in western Japan, same as USA, so that is not a...

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I need some advice. I have been using Gaggia Classic Pro for about a year, with decent results. I can pull a good shot of espresso. It's very frustrating however the fact that I cannot get consistent results on the 2nd, 3rd shot. I am keeping everything the same,...