Recent posts - Page 42
- December 9th, 2023, 11:29 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 190
New Bezzera Strega Not Filling Boiler
You're all awesome. Oddly enough, it was the water tank. They needed to bend part of the connection to ensure better contact. And now, it lives!
- December 9th, 2023, 11:29 am
- Forum: Espresso Machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 233
Thoughts on this E61 grouphead thermometer
Welcome to HB Luke Personally, I prefer an analogue thermometer because it shows and is easier to determine 'trends' as regards to 'rate of change', of temperature. A digital does not unless a bar graph is included that is still not as useful as a pure analogue needle. Analogue - 'No Batteries Needed'. Digital - How do
- December 9th, 2023, 11:27 am
- Forum: Grinders
- Replies: 14
- Views: 528
Goudveer F1, manual + electric small grinder (Kickstarter)
Warning: the project is planning on going to IndieGogo: {link} As an aside, the responses to backer's questions in the link could be a case study of sounding good but saying nothing of substance
- December 9th, 2023, 11:20 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 228
Buying Advice
I'd take a used Breville Dual Boiler over a new Barista Express or Bambino Plus all day every day. One of the better home espresso machines versus two of the - well - mediocre choices, to be polite? However, please do your research on what to look for in a used Breville Dual Boiler; what kind of water was
- December 9th, 2023, 11:17 am
- Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
- Replies: 7
- Views: 109
Seeking Help: Troubleshooting a Carimalina Single Boiler Espresso Machine
Hello Home Barista Community, I'm in need of some assistance with my grandparents' Cari Malina espresso machine. Unfortunately, I do not have the model information, as it's an older unit. I'm facing a specific issue and would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have. {image} {image} **The Problem:** The machine, a single-boiler type, isn't
- December 9th, 2023, 11:17 am
- Forum: Marketplace
- Replies: 281
- Views: 14531
New Batch of Saka and Tafuri Coffee Available for Pre-Order! Oct 30th 2023
Maybe it's the time of year, but a nice Italian panforte would be a great add-on to a Saka order
- December 9th, 2023, 11:16 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 14
- Views: 715
La Pavoni Europiccola - removing oil from boiler without damaging heating element
You want your solvent to be "reagent grade" if possible
- December 9th, 2023, 11:15 am
- Forum: Coffee Roasting
- Replies: 25
- Views: 893
Home roasting, why?
Some people save money. They use larger roasters (1 pound and up), buy green coffee in 20 pound plus lots, and supply their neighborhoods. Some people enjoy the process in itself. They have home built or heavily modified roasters. Heatguns and dogbowls forever! Some people like to have a half dozen different coffees on hand, and try different
- December 9th, 2023, 11:14 am
- Forum: Buying Advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 228
Buying Advice
You can still later add an external grinder to the Barista Express. That way there's no rush to get a grinder, you'll then have redundancy and a grinder should you later sell the Barista Express to upgrade
- December 9th, 2023, 11:07 am
- Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
- Replies: 21
- Views: 566
What is the point of 3 hole steamer on La Pavoni Europiccola and a new owner's recipe.
Hoffman only says "a lot of people online recommend actually tamping quite softly" (in his Europiccola video). This seems like terrible advice to me, which just supports the spurious idea that tamping pressure is an importantly variable consideration, rather than a simple case of "properly tamped" or "improperly tamped."