Nice comparison. Color does not fully describe the roast any more than extraction fully describes the coffee balance.

I read that article yesterday. Last year I was thinking about buying the photodetector board that Espresso Vision used (it's about $20) and seeing what I could...

I want to first say I have never (yet) ordered from Onyx... so this is meant to be a perhaps naive question:

From photos it appears they send out their coffee in very elaborate/fancy boxes, and without having yet been a customer my immediate question was whether I should worry...

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...

Hi, I made these WDT tools and am looking for feedback. They work pretty good. Not too hard to make... most of my local coffee buddies think these are pretty fun.

The white, black, and white & black have the thickest needles at .8mm, the rainbow is .6mm, and the blue are .5mm....

I've been using a roast colorimeter for some time to help narrow the starting point for dialing in new coffees, and I just noticed that Onyx is now listing the Agtron level for its offerings. One case in point is their Monarch, which is currently at 64.3 (the upper end of medium...

I just backed the Timemore Sculptor 078s on Kickstarter for 499 USD. BTW, the starter price will be gone in a couple of days (and the grinder will cost 649 USD, I believe).

A question to the community:

Does the vertical burrs design provide any benefits (or have any...

I was trying to get a new Inker 2.7oz Mocca Espresso Cup but that is proving to be near impossible. IDrinkCoffee won't ship them to the US anymore. Orphan Espresso offers the Tina version dating back a decade (I bought the Spring Biker in green). Anybody know of a local coffee...

I had been thinking of trying this for a while; and seeing The DF64v coming out really gave me the gumption to try my theory on my RR45.

Most of our grinders use a Single phase motor. PSC is a type of single phase motor, permanent split capacitor and that's the design name of a...

Hopefully this is a new topic, I couldn't find anything on this specific scenario.

I have a 2016 Londinium 1 bought used, and despite the boiler heating and pressurizing normally, the group will not heat up from a cold start. If I give it a flush, the thermosyphon kicks in and...

I'm currently using a Linea Mini and a compak e10 single dose by time. Happy with everything, but it would make my morning minorly more efficient if there was a machine out there that accurately dosed to a 10th of a gram. Current process is pinching out excess and blipping the...

I have some nice crystal that I wouldn't mind using from time to time with espresso drinks but didn't know if the discharge temperature was enough to cause breakage with that type of glass. I know some places use Libbey glasses even though the manufacturer suggests not using...

Does anyone know about this newcomer? Looks interesting and fair/good value for the money? Any input is welcome, was planning on a ikawa pro but the price of this make me reconsider

Hello All,

I go through 1 pound of regular and 1 pound of decaf every 10 days. I operate a Rocket Appartamento.

I get everything dialed in with my target of 18g in, 36g out, at 30 seconds. All is going well.

I go on vacation for a week, and come back to complete disarray...

I've tried to look at an espresso machine that allows for precise flow control, but it seems that the company behind the Slayer espresso machine has patented the so called needle valve technology, allowing you to grind much finer than a GS3 MP for instance. If this is the case,...

I'm interested in the Profitec Pro 500 but like others who have posted similar concerns here I want to avoid plastic-water and plastic-coffee contact. Cold water tubing is one thing, but until now I was under the impression that at least a machine at this level wouldn't have any...

Hi there, new to the group, I really enjoyed manual espresso machines, thru the years I have been using professional ones like: La pavoni, flair, ARAM, Superkop. Portable ones like Wacaco, areopress, cafflano, staresso, etc.

I have a 9barista, it's............complicated....

This question is for anyone who has used both the Nurri Leva and the Evo Leva. I am considering both of these machines as possible replacements for my Salvatore Compact Lever. My primary goals for this upgrade are:

1) direct, precise, control over brew water temperature,
2)...

I know I'm being extra paranoid, but is there any way to clean out a new grinder? I just ordered a K-max and I'd like to be able to wipe away all the manufacturing chemicals if possible. 1zpresso explicitly says to pretty much not get water anywhere near the grinder, so soap and...

Hi All,

Wanting some user experience and recommendation on the following espresso machines I have narrowed down my list to. I have picked the potential espresso machine based on my needs and my budget.

Could you all please let me know which one would be ideal based on...

Hello,

First timer here. I've never made espresso before. One thing that is really confusing me is the tamping. I have a Breville dual boiler and 58mm portafilter with double shot, single wall basket. Using intelligensita black cat espresso beans roasted 9 days ago.

I weigh...