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by ODC
3 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 258
Views: 20136

La Marzocco releases Brew by Weight for Linea Mini

Does someone else here has a lot of connectivity problems with the La Marzocco Lunar scale? Every 2-3 days when I put my Linea Mini out of stand by modus (with the app) the scale will not connect anymore with my machine. To connect the scale again it's also trial and error. Sometimes it's helping to shut down my
by paulhopkins
7 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 132

Espresso shot - coffee appears immediately - problem?

But if I simply adjust the grind finer, I will end up with too little yield at the end (my quantity is ok 18g in, 36g out, in 30 seconds). So therefore I am guessing I need to probably try grinding finer and also putting less than 18g in the portafilter. I will have a play today and see the
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by Egglamation
15 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 7
Views: 166

Inconsistent extractions on Breville Bambino Plus

So my scales arrived today... broken! Guess I'll have to wait a little longer Meanwhile, my DeLonghi beans just finished and I'm looking for a new batch. I know the taste is up to personal preference, but in regards to freshness: what should I be looking out for? Should I avoid big name branded bags?
by Jeff
38 minutes ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 40

7g VST/LM Single Shot Basket Tips

Traditional Italian coffees tend to be very easy to extract and often don't taste their best even at a 1:2 ratio. If you extract at over that, you're potentially getting more bitter and nasty than a well balanced shot would have. Using a 7 g basket doesn't change this. Pucks are always soggy during extraction. A soggy puck mainly
by another_jim
1 hour ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 40

7g VST/LM Single Shot Basket Tips

Hope you're enjoying yourself. I go with 15 grams (2:1 ratio) out unless the roast is very light. I'm less worried about shot time than making sure the stream is really transparent by the time I get to 15 grams -- I want maximal extraction
by stiantor
1 hour ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2173

First Upgrade: Breville Dual Boiler, Lelit Elizabeth, Profitec Pro 300 or Lelit Mara X (Europe)?

Hi. Im in the exact same situation as you - wanting to upgrade my Barista Pro to a dual boiler machine. I have been looking at Elizabeth and BDB. Really like the look of Elizabeth over the BDB, but the price is almost 20%higher here. Did you make a choice? What did you go for?
by docpotterywood
2 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 29
Views: 2304

Turin DF83 V2 Drifting Zero

@ Jeff - See OP. This thread is about drifting zero point on DF83. My post is a short term solution to this. Interestingly even Mythos commercial grinder has this issue. {link} A painful read but insightful --- {link}
by HB
2 hours ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 231
Views: 23630

Green Coffee Exchange

If you're sending a message, please don't clutter this thread with an announcement "I've sent a message to you." Thanks
by malling
2 hours ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 29
Views: 2304

Turin DF83 V2 Drifting Zero

never mind
by malling
2 hours ago
Forum: Coffee Brewing
Replies: 22
Views: 717

Mobile or hotel room brewing?

None of other things in your hotel room goes into your digestive tract unless you have poor hand hygiene, the problem I think your missing is that there heat resistance bacteria and spores, there some that can handle 120 degrees C bacteria that are found in peoples under garments. Electric kettles aren't made to sterilise meaning you can get potential