I'm looking at purchasing a 220V/240V Espresso machine from Europe (EU) and using it in my US kitchen with a dedicated 240V outlet. I narrowed my machine choice down to a LELIT BIANCA PL162T V3 ESPRESSO MACHINE or a PROFITEC PRO 700 ESPRESSO MACHINE (again the 220v models). Both...

I did a quick search on the forums, and it appears this has been discussed with limited interest a few years ago. The reason I bring it up now is because Robert McKeon Aloe (espressofun on IG) stated that he has data / results from spraying the puck prior to pulling a shot and...

Just today got my first lever a Gaggia Orione. Looking forward to the restore. Can you guys lead me in the right way to restore it? Which Orione is it? When was it made? Where do you get parts? Its missing a number of the copper external pieces, but seems to have most of the...

I just came across this article which I found interesting. It looks at extraction yield as it relates to pressure, pre-infusion, and temperature.

It suggested based on the sample set of date:

1. 7 Bars is better than 9 bars for higher extraction.

2. A long pre-infusion...

Hello everyone.

I'm having trouble with my Breville Barista (BES870XL). There is no pressure reading on the gauge (zero movement), and it makes a really loud buzzing sound when trying to extract:
I've tried checking the pump.
Replacing both solenoids. With original solenoids...

Hey all,

I currently have a DF64 with v1 brew burrs. I'm drinking at least 1-2 pour overs in the morning, and then make the switch over to espresso in the afternoon, usually pulling 1-2 shots as well.

The workflow on the DF64 is pretty frustrating with changing it back and...

Sits in corner of water tank. See pics below.
What is this and what is it's function?
Does it need to be replaced every now and then? How do I know when?
Last question... what is the orientation it needs to be when reinstalled?

I am looking for decaf recommendations for filter and espresso. My first experience with decaf was Klatch's decaf espresso blend which to me tasted awful both espresso and filter. I recently bought Colombia Jairo Arcila Natural decaf from Onyx which is quite good. I am looking...

I'm selling a beautiful Pullman Barista Series tamper with a one piece Walnut timber handle. The base is upgraded 316 stainless steel.

It's in perfect condition, the reason I'm selling it is because I ordered the exact same tamper with a slightly shorter handle. It's just...

Good day all. My barista express is no longer making pressure and I can find the issue behind it. The machine is old, started to lose some pressure slowly and now nothing. I replaced the gauge before noting that there was also a drop in crema quality. Strike 1.

Since then,I...