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...

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.

The question is spawned by an off-line conversation I had with an acquaintance. He claims that 64 mm grinder with a pre-breaker is at least equivalent to a 83 mm one with no pre-breaker (if not even better since the less the diameter the better the alignment). Of course, we are...

For those who purchase coffee greens in bulk, how do you store them, and for how long? I used to buy just enough greens in small bags such that storage was not an issue. With small sampler bags, I always roasted the entire bag within a few months after purchase. But small bags...

After many years using a heavily modified Gaggia Classic, finally trying my brother's double dipper lever, and seeing new features like the pressure release on the Nurri and ACS levers, I decided to take the plunge and build my own custom lever machine.

Goals:...

Some years ago I got a call from my twin brother. It went something like this:
Eric says Are you PizzaMan383?
I (Curtis) say, Yeah (I use that name on various online forums)
Eric says On home-barista.com are you PizzaMan383?
PizzaMan383 says yeah
Eric (BigEric) says Are you...

Here is a new auto pour over machine. Looks promising, designed uniquely, but how do you pour over pros think it will work for us espresso guys with no pour over experience?

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...

New Rocket coming soon

I ordered this coffee because it came in two versions, light and medium roasts, making for a great test case in the light versus medium roast espresso debate.

First, turns out this is not just a test case, but when done as espresso, a flat out, 90 to 92.5 point, delicious...

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...

Hello,

I decided to start roasting this summer and I am the type to build before buying. I started out thinking I wanted to build a glass chamber electric roaster but trying to stick to a budget, making electric heat was going to cost more than I wanted because of having to go...

I'm not sure how to post this, but with HOST coming up, I think it would be fun to see some of the new things coming out.

Saw this today, so it prompted this post.

Mazzer said 2 new grinders at HOST.
Looks like they are going with grind by weight from what I can tell from the...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Hi! I am looking to buy a Linea Mini!

I have an opportunity to buy a used version for $3350. One year old with the app enabled features and have a few questions.

1. How risky is it to buy used? I know LM has a good technician base and it is fairly easy to get new parts, but...

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.