I have been lurking around the last few months reading up on espresso machines. I am ready to pull the trigger but I thought I would reach out for last minute input as I am struggling with the decision. I have information overload right now and I can't find anybody local...

Having enjoyed my second-hand Gaggia Classic and Iberital MC2 for around 3 years, it's now time to upgrade.

For a grinder, I'll get either a Eureka mignon XL, or the new Mahlkonig.

The issue is the coffee machine.
I drink 4-5 cups per day, sometime more if I have guests.
The...

Has anyone been following the early stages of this xBloom launch?

Kickstarter:
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Personally, I was already over it before it launched, but I'm almost certainly not in their target market. I suppose if it gets some people still without grinders to appreciate the merits of...

Hi all!
I have a Linea from 2012, working its in a cafe.
As time passes, flavor of coffee is not good.
Almost whatever coffee I want to extract, has a flat flavor like they are the same (mostly blends).
The machine has a water filter for hardness as well as clorium and metals,...

Found a Lelit bianca V2 with a dent on the side of drip tray (still 3 years guarantee) for $2200 taxes included for the older v2 version. Had already ordered the Breville dual boiler but can still cancel this. I have used a Breville dual boiler before from a friend and love the...

I recently purchased a Pavoni Professional circa 1978 with a blue base. It's got some rust, and it looks to me like it's been repainted previously, but I can't tell if the original paint was a different color. I presume it was originally this same color and a previous owner...

I see discussions on different platforms crop up from time to time where someone adjusted the level of their machine , but what I can imagine is a degree or two at most, and magically their espresso is wonderful and perfect and all channeling problems they once had are resolved....

Hello,

Our shop has a 2015 EK that I have modified to grind finer for espresso. I sanded the carrier and chamber and used the Mahlkonig Alignment tool. The marker test shows removal all around for both the carrier burr and chamber burr.

We have been using the EK to pull decaf...

Just roasted a batch of Misty Valley Yirgacheffe that was recommended by the community as a Blueberry Bomb... So far not disappointed! Def strong blueberry notes, juicy, sweet. Its only been a two days, so eager to see how it develops.

What do you think about my roasting curve?...

58mm burrs with multipurpose and filter-specific options
Lots of colors and finish options
No info on pricing

I just hope it's more practical to use than the other flat-burr manual grinder that's currently available, the OE Apex.

In the wine world, there are multiple wine review sites and apps, such as WineSearcher (which compiles reviews of the leading wine experts) and also the review sites of the expert reviewers themselves, such as Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson. If your tastes align with a...

I've struggled with my LM GS3 and its 4-hole tip for awhile. I had a Breville BE before with its one hole tip and weak steam but always made nice, marshmallowy foam that was perfect for latte art. I could easily make Capp foam and so forth. I used the typical 30 degree angle...

Hi all,

So in my household I tend to drink Espresso, and my Girlfriend tends to drink Filter.
Currently we have 2 grinders - Rancilio Rocky for Espresso and just an old Krupps one for the Filter.
My question is - I am wanting to potentially buy the Niche Zero, but I would...

Anyone have experience with this both burr set?
I need a little explanation of the difference in the taste in espresso shot, actually for light to medium roast.

I'm trying to get 58mm multipurpose SSP burrs for my Wilfa Uniform. As far as I know, SSP don't actually make 'multipurpose' burrs in the 58mm size. Instead, they make 'brewing burrs' in the 58mm size - which are almost identical to multipurpose.

However, the item description...

Hi HB'ers.
good day to everyone.

i am looking on opinion /experience from those who have/had personally tested baskets.

i have bdb with stock double, ims and vst15.
i am looking for options to 'increase' flow rate at very find grind size.
can i expect faster flow with same...

Hi all - I think I know the answer to this question, but throwing it out there...

After cleaning my Specialita, I noticed that one of the tiny screw sockets on the lower burr is stripped. The two other screws fasten with no problem, but the third just spins in place (I tested...

So after 7 years of fun espresso with my Rocket Cellini, the pump failed and while waiting for it to get repaired, I want to upgrade to a nicer machine and keep the Rocket as backup or sell it once repaired. What models would you recommend as an upgrade to the Rocket Cellini? I...

I'm playing with some manual grinders and I just realized that by adjusting grind level and being meticulous about puck prep one can achieve the target brewing pressure without relying on the OPV. In my case my machine is set to not go beyond 9 bar, and I could get the target...

Wasn't sure until Flair added an accessory to deal with the problem that I had a one off issue. The rotating valve. Not sure what actually causes the assembly to slowly, but steady rotate. One thing I have notice is it is in a counter-clockwise direction. Same direction as...