Recent posts - Page 40

by benrudick
March 25th, 2024, 2:47 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 366

Best Ease of Use Coffee Maker

I think "excessive" is the cornerstone of this entire hobby
by expresso77
March 25th, 2024, 2:42 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 0
Views: 33

Bezzera BZ 13

Does anyone have any real life experience using one of these models BZ 13 Bezzera i have the Unica and love it - a family member seen mines - and love it - wants one now - but i recommended the BZ 13 for him because having a E61 will need taking things apart
by homeburrero
March 25th, 2024, 2:38 pm
Forum: Water
Replies: 3
Views: 66

Australian Distilled/De-ionized water

In some parts of Australia I think ZeroWater filtration would be a good option. Not just cost wise but also to reduce the container waste. Maybe not for Perth though where the TDS of the tapwater can easily be up in the 300-600 range. ZeroWater filters are more quickly exhausted if you have high TDS -
by BurdMan
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 150

Puck screen, yes screen, sticking to grouphead, what to do?

Well dosed the 18g into the L basket rated for 19-21. Seemed to get a good tamp but maybe bottomed out and could've went further. First shot was super fast as expected. Dialed in second and got 18g in and 39g out in 31 seconds. Great flavor, tastes just like it did in previous basket.
by SuperPete
March 25th, 2024, 2:21 pm
Forum: Water
Replies: 7
Views: 156

Low pH a problem?

OK, so for the test kit both GH and KH were around 3-4 drops (I had trouble ascertaining the endpoint). So that puts GH and KH both between 50-70 ppm. I feel I'll be OK - just need to find the chloride test results
by Theosoler
March 25th, 2024, 2:14 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 20
Views: 274

Troubleshooting la Peppina double basket fit

I see ; I think I'll join you there Btw how do you funnel the coffee in the PF? I can't find a funnel or a dosing ring for that size and I find it really fidly
by BurdMan
March 25th, 2024, 2:07 pm
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 3
Views: 150

Puck screen, yes screen, sticking to grouphead, what to do?

Just recently after changing my tamper my last 2 shots the actual puck screen, not the puck the puck screen itself, was stuck to the group head. Not tight just barely like the water was holding it and not letting go. I was able to lightly touch it and it dropped off. First time this has happened
by Goodfella
March 25th, 2024, 2:04 pm
Forum: Water
Replies: 11
Views: 1148

Best Bottled Water for Espresso - UK

My issue is that there's no doubt for me. I much prefer the espresso from acqua panna water than from the Waitrose lock hills. I find there's much more depth of flavour coming through in my flat white. I think for my pour overs, I will prefer the lock hills though I haven't tried it with acqua panna