Recent posts - Page 3

by ab
Yesterday, 11:48 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 3
Views: 51

Dallas/Ft. Worth area recommendations?

Native {link}
by bdbnewbie
Yesterday, 11:47 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 11
Views: 112

Breville Dual Boiler 920 little flow through group head

welp I just solved this. I took off the brand new solenoid once again to really check what's going on here and there was a small fragment of an old o-ring that was literally clogging the valve to the brew head. Made sure that it wasn't any of the current o-rings and didn't find any leaks or hissing from other
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by GymbroJones
Yesterday, 10:59 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 358
Views: 34210

New Mazzer grinder announcement - Mazzer Philos

No idea, it's coming straight from them anyway. I originally asked AlternativeBrewing and they said they'd be selling it at the end of the year, so maybe?
by Stephen_PH
Yesterday, 10:46 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 2
Views: 94

Dragonfly Crema Dolce Espresso Brewing

Thank you for sharing! I have not tried a ristretto yet, I will give that a try. I still have lots to learn
by Milligan
Yesterday, 10:31 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 23
Views: 587

1 hole versus 3/4 hole steam wand?

I got very good with the BBE when I had it. I still enjoy using it at my Mom's house. It takes forever but can make really good microfoam. Silky, glassy on the top, and very good texture. The key is needing to stretch for longer than it seems you'd need. I'd then get the
by daggerNC
Yesterday, 10:03 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 129
Views: 9900

Blueberry (or any berry) bomb coffee recommendations?

Neils - are you teasing us in that you have a "real" blueberry bomb coffee that's only available in the Netherlands??! If it really is "Da Bomb" then enjoy!! I ordered some coffee to sample (3 different beans) from West End Coffee Roasters - not expecting any real fruit-forward coffees but people seem to
by jramey0406
Yesterday, 9:54 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 48

Boilergate question

Does anyone know if Gaggia will still replace boiler on GCP Evo if you are not the original buyer? I got one second hand
by jramey0406
Yesterday, 9:51 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 1
Views: 48

Roastpic App for color

Just read an article about the Roastpic app being released in a couple weeks. Might be a good affordable option to an expensive color meter. {link}
by chanty 77
Yesterday, 9:51 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 25
Views: 564

Coffee "earth" notes

On Day 7 & Day 8 (post roast), both days---first drip came out at 4 seconds--pretty fast & blonding (or what appeared to be blonding from the get-go). Made me nervous as I used to look at blonding when you need to turn your machine off or it will be pure sour. I let it go though for
by expresso77
Yesterday, 9:48 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 66
Views: 26344

Most reliable brand of espresso machines?

i tested the pressure at the group with this little device - it shows 11 bar - i am not concerned about it - {image}