If you buy a thermocouple, also purchase the adapter. It's a PITA to futz with the nylon seals on the thermo meter/couple exchanging them

WHAT YOU GAIN: - Better workflow. Basically walk up and pull in the morning if it's on a timer. You can start steaming as soon as you release the lever. No preheating needed, no boiling water. -Delicious, classic lever profile ristrettos. If you're ok with pulling small volume shots, this PV group is exceptional. The small deep

Not sure how many of y'all listen to this podcast, but I find it interesting and insightful. He challenges some conventional wisdom. All episodes are great but I especially like this one on freshness

It's a "try it and see" thing. I've found the dose for a given basket to vary a couple grams across different roasts, without going any darker than a medium or so