Years ago, the best espresso grinders were bulky, commercial machines that were ill-suited to the confines of home kitchens. These large units not only lacked aesthetic appeal, but also were built for volume with large hoppers full of beans, making them impractical for those...

So on IG Weber teased a video of a new bean feeder and a two-part cover that looks to replace the funnel. I've already asked if a retrofit will be available for existing Keys.

The bean feeder now has only one hole - which is good. I had found both holes open was too much for...

It seems to be officially out now:

Hi, I am getting spritzers every 2nd cup and the occasional fast pour despite my best efforts. My setup is Lelit Mara, Timecore 087s grinder, bottomless PF, 18-21g triple basket dosed to 18g (basket states it's a 18-21g). My goal is 27g's in 22-25 seconds starting point on a...

Not a coffee break, a caffeine break. A period of abstinence from caffeine.

A friend suggested this to me a month and half ago. She said I should stop drinking caffeine for a while. I'm like, Give up coffee?? No, she said: caffeine. She said I could drink decaf. There are good...

I've found some of the information I'll ask below via search, but not all, and not consolidated. My goal - keep my new, expensive (to me) machine running well, no scale, no corrosion for 10-15 years.

1) 1st Line where I've purchased my machine recommends against any special...

Anyone else getting frustrated with the wait for an Evo Leva? Am wondering if i should have just got an LR24, Micra, or something...

Hi folks,

I'm having a go at restoring a 22 year old La Cimbali M21 Junior DT/1 . It is in a pretty sorry state but I got it very cheaply (and like a challenge). I've mostly dismantled the machine including opening up the boiler. The scale build up inside -- horrendous.
Sadly,...

Hey all,

I took some leave from this board, but with our latest release and talking about it all weekend at EXPO, I wanted to pop back on briefly for an Aiden Q&A.

We made a brewer that can truly do single cup, batch brew, and cold brew. To-the-degree temperature control,...

What machine is it?

Hello everyone, I am writing to you from Lima, Perú. Last year I studied barista at an Hello everyone, I am writing to you from Lima, Peru. Last year I studied barista at an institute. Let's say that I still have very little experience in the coffee...