An new Espresso bar opened in Dunedin a couple of days ago: 9th Bar Espresso at 929 Broadway...located in or next to the House of Beer. Open from 7am to 3pm weekdays and Sat and Sun from 8am to 3pm. I haven't been there yet but my husband has. The owner was trained at Buddy Brew

That's a beautiful Elektra! Congratulations!

Maybe I don't actually start counting (when I count) until after I reach a certain sound in the steaming...or after the vortex is really moving...I will have to check next time. I don't think I actually start counting right when I stick the tip in the milk. I use 'raw' whole milk (steaming more than...

Before pulling the shot I always release all the pressure then let it build back up again...mine is also just below 1 BAR. It also takes me about a count of 20 seconds for steaming milk. Maybe I would be successful with the single holed tip if I tried it again. But if Catweasel

I have a pre-millenium La Pavoni Pro. I normally use the single basket with between 8 and 9 grams of ground coffee. I use the 3 hole tip with one hole plugged with the end of a toothpick. I store the frothing pitchers in the freezer. I use whole milk up to the widest part

Beautiful improvement and great workmanship! Impressed!

I have owned my La Pavoni Pro for several years now. I've never felt the need to clamp my La Pavoni Pro. I always keep one hand on the cap to help stabilization during the pull. I put the portafilter with basket into the group just before pulling. I use a custom Reg

The lever on my La Pavoni Pro has always gone back up after cooling - the way it is supposed to. I don't empty the boiler every time -just a short flush...I just add water to the 3/4 point in the sight glass before use as needed

I've been very happy with my La Pavoni Pro for several years now. I haven't posted in a while. I have HB LMWDP #166 tamper

I have heard that Berkey water filters are good and I hope to get one someday. {link} "The Berkey water filter system is so revolutionary that it removes pathogenic bacteria, cysts and parasites to non detectable levels, removes harmful or unwanted chemicals to below detectable levels, and reduces n...