This is a multi question post and I apologize if it's not in the right spot.

This thread is for early adopters of the Lelit Bianca

It is also for all who want to comment or Q & A about the ongoing bench review

Hey all,

I've been looking at getting a proper Espresso machine to replace my current setup, a Nespresso machine. I have been looking at multiple options at multiple budgets incline the Sage (Breville) Dual Boiler, Lelit Elizabeth, Profitec 300 and Profitec 600, and I have now...

I have an Acaia Lunar and a Brewista, but I would like a cheap extra scale that can get knocked around. Has anyone tried the cheap Acaia copies on AliExpress, like this one

Are there any ones to steer clear of?

I just purchased a LM GS3 MP direct from La Marzocco. Ordered in January and it arrived last week. The Shock Watch that they put on the palletized box was red meaning that the machine had been dropped and/or impacted. LM is trying to convince me to open the box, set it up and...

About 5kg for me also, seems to still be getting a little better at 7kg also

I made this PF stand for direct dosing. Works with the decent PF at least. I wanted to put it in the same position each time without thinking. It doesn't move at all when putting the PF in and out,...

What notation is used for espresso basket sizes in places (say, the US) where grams are not commonly used? Just curious...

I was just doing some work on a new-to-me machine and was reminded how much soft jaws that actually grip but don't scratch chrome or distort bolt threads just make things easier.

These are a Knipex 10 pliers wrench with added semi-hard plastic jaw protectors. The wrench...

Hey All!

This is my first post here, unfortunately at a terrible time for my espresso machine :(

I picked up a used Silvia V1 recently. All was going pretty well and managed to have my 1-2 lattes per day for the 1st two weeks with the machine. Then suddenly one day post...

Has anyone tried emulating Turkish coffee using an espresso machine?

Crazy-fine grind / low pressure / low flow rate / 3-4 minute 'pull' time, followed by psychotherapy to understand why one would even want to do this.
I'm gonna skip the psychotherapy (lost cause) and...