Well, I tried searching and it appears the official thread for this machine is too old and not accepting comments anymore. I see many other machines and equipment have their own dedicated threads so i thought it would be nice to have one for this machine (kind of surprised there...

Sasa Sestic has a new pourover stand/brewing aid, best explained in this short video (1:46):

Usage video (3:14)

When I saw the video, I thought, Hey, that looks like a whisky stone.

Anyone tried something similar?

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A newbie here - just registered. Have two questions for the esteemed experts here.

For those with any experience with the VA Athena Leva, how would you characterize espressos pulled on that machine?

Follow up question - what are the best espresso beans on the market...

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Reg Barber Tamper 53mm with orange powder coated handle $60 + shipping

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Comes with a operators manual &...

I have been following this community for almost 10 years and never posted before. I am very grateful for all the content and knowledge that I have gained from Home Barista over the years. Thank you!

My setup: LM GS/3 MP, Niche Zero (waiting on MC5 arrival), Third Wave Water...

Hello all, first time posting here.

I recently acquired a Pharos 2.0-ish grinder. I have been using a Eureka Zenith 65 in the past 5 years or so. The Pharos really opened my eyes of the possibilities of espresso: the shots I pulled from Pharos grinds have more texture and...