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by ari-gato
4 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 24
Views: 305

Niche Zero vs DF83 v2

I had not really considered different types of coffee. But would probably want to play with and experiment different types. The Eureka Oro Mignon Single Dose Grinder was the first grinder I looked at before considering the Niche and DF83. I did look at the DF64 but the reviews weren't so great especially after the 83 was released
by ari-gato
15 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 24
Views: 305

Niche Zero vs DF83 v2

I really liked what I saw with the zerno but I've not been able to find a place I can buy it!!! You can't change the burrs in the niche if I understand correctly. I guess it voids the warranty?
by heyitshec
17 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 118
Views: 15172

Option-O Lagom 01 Discussion

I received an email last night from option-o, saying they shipped my order. Looks like they might have fixed the problem. I should be getting my Lagom 01 with 102 blind burrs soon
by benrudick
20 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 28
Views: 872

$5K to Burn!

Yikes, strong opinions on the niche here! (I love my niche zero and have been using it happily for 3,000 shots or so. That said, it's the most expensive grinder I've ever used, and I was coming from a sette). Leaning towards the HG-1 right now but am concerned that my wife won't like the noise. It
by kye
30 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 0
Views: 13

Can you get long extraction times with Breville Barista Express?

I'd like to play with long extraction times on my Breville Barista Express, but the machine seems to have an internal timer that just stops the shot after a while. I haven't timed it, but it's maybe 40-60s, so I don't think the machine is faulty, it seems like it could be a safety feature perhaps. This cut-off
by Tobsn
43 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 318

Is pre-infusion an inherent phase of every espresso shot or a feature of some machines only?

I prefer saturation phase and extraction phase. Every machine, has a inherit way to saturate the puck. Sometimes this way is not optimal and they offer options to control the saturation. Therefore, you do not switch on or off pre infusion, you just choose one or the other way to saturate your puck
by decent_espresso
44 minutes ago
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 1658
Views: 207262

Decent Espresso news

{image} A bit of news. Revision 2 of our water tank lid came in, and all looks good. - no more fingerprint problem thanks to brushed stainless steel - to more twisting/warping thanks to ribs added to the pouring area - no rattling We'll be testing this for a few days to make sure
by mgrayson
44 minutes ago
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 318

Is pre-infusion an inherent phase of every espresso shot or a feature of some machines only?

Is this satisfactory? All shots have pre-infusion. Some machines allow you to control it. The control is what's being advertised, but via ellipsis. Matt
by Sugarbeet
45 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 24
Views: 305

Niche Zero vs DF83 v2

Not everyone can go and meet in person, that would be ideal, but even then you're tasting various grinder's and machines tweaked to their owner's liking. What you get out of that machine (be it a grinder or any other kit) can be quite different. I'm not very experienced in my coffee appreciation journey, but I've managed to
by chewraisins
47 minutes ago
Forum: Water
Replies: 9
Views: 360

Water filter for La Marzocco

Thank you for the kind reply. It is clear. I will order the Zerowater filter and pitcher from Amazon and use it as the base water