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by dominico
October 15th, 2023, 10:42 pm
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 23
Views: 1365

2023 Fall Chicago HB Get Together -- Now the John Weiss Edition

We are traditionally terrible at remembering to take photos. We'll have to appoint someone (who isn't me) group photographer next time
by dominico
August 28th, 2023, 1:07 am
Forum: Blog
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Espresso Neapolitan - Mr. Espresso - Dark(er) Espresso Review

I spent the first half of this summer in Italy. As expected, I drank a lot of shots of espresso there. While "Italian style espresso" tends to get lumped onto one category there is a fair amount of variation in the roast levels and flavor profiles among different roasters and regions. Shortly after ...
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by dominico
July 29th, 2023, 1:47 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 7
Views: 537

A Visit to MUMAC: The Espresso Machine Museum

One of her quotes was on the wall. Something about perfection being a steam machine. This was in the room with a bunch of steam driven machine prototypes by Bezzera and Moriondo
by dominico
July 29th, 2023, 1:07 am
Forum: Cafes and Get-togethers
Replies: 7
Views: 537

A Visit to MUMAC: The Espresso Machine Museum

Since I'd first heard of Enrico Maltoni's Espresso Machine Museum eight or so years ago I knew I'd have to go someday. The stars finally signed last month; I dragged my kids and one of my "caffè dipendente" friends with me for a 1.5 hour car ride out of the Ligurian Appennines and into the heart of
by dominico
July 25th, 2023, 1:35 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 4
Views: 305

Drinking espresso daily may protect you from Alzheimer's: Newly published study

Study link: {link} This study focused on the effect of espresso made from a "typical espresso blend" (the scientists are Italian) on the abnormal accumulation of tau protein in the brain. The study found that espresso, even at moderate concentrations (2 to 3 shots per day) was effective at inhibitin...
by dominico
July 18th, 2023, 4:31 pm
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 2
Views: 496

The New Art of Coffee - a look at the book combining coffee and cocktail mixology

I stopped into Discourse Coffee in Milwaukee the other day, which has become my favorite coffee shop in Milwaukee. I still need to write a long overdue article on Discourse, how fantastic of a place it is, and how talented the Discourse crew is. I picked up a book written by the founder, Ryan Castel...
by dominico
July 11th, 2023, 12:39 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3480
Views: 553151

Lever Espresso Machine Gallery

You are only allowed to sit on one side of the table, so the coffee machines can be properly admired!
by dominico
June 13th, 2023, 6:32 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 6
Views: 489

Café Gourmand: a dessert for indecisive espresso lovers

I found myself in Toulon, France the other day. Stopping into a small Italian themed trattoria/café called "Manofica" for lunch I saw "café gourmand" on the menu, with no description. They serve espresso out of a giant copper Elektra so I thought I'd give the "café gourmand" a go even though I had n...
by dominico
January 2nd, 2023, 10:27 pm
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 246

Zodiaco group flow valve removal

Hello Pablo, which coffee are you using? Does it come already ground or do you grind it? From your description it sounds like the coffee needs to be ground much finer, or the coffee is old. Coffee that is ground too coarse will not provide enough resistance to slow the lever, it will also provide li...
by dominico
December 16th, 2022, 2:29 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 22
Views: 1553

2nd Shot Always Pulling Faster Than 1st

Do you also dry the shower screen? If water gets to the puck before you start brewing it can cause the shot to run faster. If there is enough residual moisture on the shower screen it can cause this. Also, if you are also using a puck screen: if the puck screen is damp from recent