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I am a long-time member here, but am posting under an alternate account because I do not want the information here easily associated with my real identity. Several months ago, I stumbled upon thread on Hacker News. Lots of good info in...

I don't normally roast to second crack. One of my neighbors insists. Some have told me that a flick at the end doesn't impact the taste and I can never get to SC without one so I was wondering if others could and how they did it. Here is...

Hey guys.

I was hoping to get some advice on buying a new espresso machine.
Currently I have been using a De'Longhi Dedica 680 machine for a few years. The espresso that comes out is kinda drinkable but it tastes nothing like...

Hey,

I've wanted to get a refractometer for quite a while now, but VST is out of my price range.

Has anyone had any success with cheaper refractometers?

Just got in my 2 bags of espresso I ordered from Klatch - their Golden Bean blend, as well as Belle.

I just pulled 3 shots of Golden Bean and am looking for tips from anyone. The amount of crema in each shot was insane to the point of...

Post for some discussion fun. It doesn't include the super expensive powerhouses but does include the more affordable home grinders.

Baratza won.

I'm curious to see how my various grinders perform against one another. I'd like to even the field by using grinds settings that are as close as possible. Are KRUVE sifters the only option?

I posted this in the Londinium forums and so far not much feedback. Perhaps more lever lovers roam these waters.

This is meant to both get feedback from the community on the idea of getting a L1 for residential use in the US, and also as...

Helo everyone! I have reacently been looking to by a rancilio silvia espresso machine to replace my bialetti moka pot. I of course long for real espresso but there is only one problem. If I am going to buy the vario or sette grinder from...

I realize most of you here are way more advanced and will probably be bored by my complete beginners account of a First Roast Ever... but I want to learn.

I got a Behmor 1600 Plus last week. While waiting for my Sweet Maria's sample pack...

I found a used Huky local to me and would like to know to be aware of when buying used. It's a good deal....and certainly not a deal too good to be true, priced Right but not a steal.

It has a phidget, looks like two thermocouples,...

Hey guys/gals.

I have had my Sette for about a week, and I'm a bit frustrated with the mess. I've tried doing 1/2 the dose, settling, then doing the rest of the dose, and it still makes a huge mess at the end. I've been using a funnel,...

Hi guys,

So recently I've managed to save some bucks and am looking to destroy my marriage upgrade my current setup.

I have a Linea Mini running at 6 BAR + Rocket Fausto grinder. I use mostly washed, high grown, light roasted SOs from...

Hello to one and all. Welcome to the December 2018 R & L Thread!

Bean: Ethiopia Agaro Biftu Gudina Coop

Detail: 89.5, Wet Process, Heirloom Varieties, 15+ Screen

Tasting Notes (from SM): notes of peaches, natural dried apricots,...

Folks,

I have been doing some research for several months on what my first espresso machine and grinder are going to be. I am going to be moving in the coming months, buying a house, buying a car potentially, so I am putting an emphasis...

In my quest to learn as much as possible about not only espresso brewing but how the machines themselves work, I've been reading a lot about the purpose of the vacuum breaker and its various applications. One thing that surprised me is why...

I've always been an espresso fanatic....drip and other methods were always secondary to espresso, as i felt they were inferior.

That all changed when i tried 3 different chemex pourovers at my local shop here. They changed everything i...

First I apologize for the provocative title :D

As one can guess from it, I would like to know if it is possible to add to a traditional DB machine all the advanced functions offered by DE1 - attaining the same precise level of control of...

Just wanted some opinions on something under the $400 mark

Thanks

I received my Quest M3s two weeks ago and have done 17 roasts. So far I haven't had a good outcome. I roast to City/City+.
My question, as Sweet Maria's Ethiopia Dry Process Shakiso Kayon, has the highest Fruits on their overview page....