Hi All, I' m the proud father (received it as a gift on Father's Day) of Pharos #365. I have had a wonderful couple of days of playing with it. Grinding was painful being I have a torn rotator cuff, so I came up with a quick solution. I went to my tool shed and grabbed a plier grip

Happy New Year all.. Anyone try El Salvador Orange Bourbon from Klatch?

Need help ! Having trouble with Orphan's web site. I log on, but cant locate shopping option for the Pharos. Any tips out there? Gene PS I teach computers in NY so I feel a little inept

Any thoughts on the following? I recently bought a VST(18g) with a Rancilio bottomless PF and a calibrated 58.4mm Cafelat tamper. Enjoying the precision and results. I decided to experiment and try out the Slap Shot Technique. The first attempt was impressive with increased crema and marbling. The s...

Hi Aaron Like my students would say " good looking out ". I'll give your advice a try. Gene

Hi Aaron, Thanks for the reply. I like all the features of the Alex Duetto II, however, one would have to fall off a truck on my way through Brooklyn in order to afford it. I failed to mention, having access to world class barista's in NYC*, I am sort of ruined by anything less than exceptional shot...

I would appreciate comments from my fellow enthusiasts. I am into my sixth month with my Venus which I bought used from a local Italian specialty store. As a result of reading many, many constructive threads here on HB, I have greatly improved my knowledge and ability with using the machine. However...

Does anyone know where to purchase Kaffa Crescendo ?

I was not able to attain a consistent brew temperature of or around 200F. I stumbled upon the following. I started with giving the machine a longer warm-up time. 30 minutes. While I'm grinding 18.5 g of Black Cat in my porlex grinder, I turn the bottom switch on for steam. I set up using a double ba...

Thanks Gene