We all spend a lot of time selecting and obsessing over our espresso equipment. In the end, little differentiates our kit from each other. Now you have the option to truly personalize your machine and accessories. Add a wood portafilter handle or a complete set to truly...

This video shows a recent entrant that is currently priced the same as the IKAWA Home roaster and seems to have lots of useful features. This market space is getting very active: Features include:
- integration with Artisan and free included software
- a tiny tryer
- a rotating...

Hi,
I saw that some of the members on HB are Ikawa Home owners. Are you willing to share successful profiles (espresso) for:
Guatemala-Delicia SHB, Brazil Y. Bourbon, India Parchment, Monsooned Malabar (arabica)...or any other?

Thanks,
Cheers!

29 minutes long;
- review of history for the first six minutes;
- 12:23-14:00 for why cone burrs should/must wobble, a.k.a., was James Hoffmann wrong in his Key review?

April 1, 2011 announcement of the Pharos: Pharos manual grinder by Orphan Espresso

I have an Iroast 2 that the top has cracked, and the chaff collector body has cracked. I put aluminum duct tape over the cracks, and it's been holding for a year. Anyway, I bought a Iroast 1st generation for parts, then today I found and bought another Iroast 2 for $30 so I...

I keep searching for this and see no definitive answer even from people on Youtube who otherwise go into very extensive detail about the process. So, if anyone knows: does a filter basket HAVE to be filled with coffee or can you put in less? We use a 12 cup filled about 2/3 -...

Hi all,

I've never used an espresso maker of any kind before! :D But I'm helping a family member get a 1985 Olympia Cremina back into operation, which seemed to be in excellent condition except that water would force itself out of the group before the machine fully came up to...

Hi everyone! I've been using a Yosan roaster for half a year now, and I almost always get tipping on the beans (always on natural processing). I understand the nature of tipping. I've tried changing the batch size from 400-1500g, the loading temperature from 140-210, the drum...