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I feel like I have been fighting with the Niche Zero for a couple of months now. Probably around the same time I made this thread: Why I enjoy the shots from grinder with 47mm burrs more than 63mm conical?
I have been getting shot times that vary quite a bit. Back to back shots...

If the linea mini is the same price everywhere, is it just best to buy from la Marzocco direct?

Does anyone have any experience pulling shots on a Ponte Vecchio Lusso and Bezzera Strega? I'd love to hear preferences as I'm considering both.

My preferences are for traditional, Italian dosing with robusta/arabica Italian style blends. I'm finding I like body and shots with...

Hello all!

I recently converted my EK43 into an EK43s. I took the occasion to also break down and clean and re calibrate my ek. (just a basic calibration not a Titus type realignment and so on). I found afterwards that my brewed coffees were just different , so i decided to...

One of my most often used accessories is a bean scoop which used to be harder to find and 1/3 more than you can now get on Amazon.

What do you find useful?

Quick Summary: Should I get the cheap-ish Eureka Mignon, or upgrade the Niche Zero at home and take it to work to use with the Robot?
I'm leaning towards the Eureka Mignon because it's supposed to be quiet and low retention.

Hi all,
I'm looking for a new electric grinder and...

This is a 40th birthday gift for a spouse:

- Looking for a prosumer type machine + grinder
- RELIABILITY is the biggest priority behind usability
- would like to improve shot pulling and latte skills, + have a conversation piece and entertain a group of 2-6 people, say on...

Hi. I know there are several posts about this but nothing seems to be working. If there is a coffee expert out there that could help I would hugely appreciate it.
Below are all the variables I have tried (at different times) to see if it helps but still nothing.
The espresso...

I've watched a lot of videos of these two machines, and from what I gather, people who pressure profile on Profitec, start from 0 bars and gradually ramp up to 9 bars to gently infuse the puck.

People who pressure profile on Lelit Bianca, start at full throttle 11 bars.

I'm...

Well, after fixing my no water from group head issue , it appears my vacuum breaker valve problem has resurfaced (at least, I think it's the vacuum breaker valve).

Symptoms:
There are symptoms similar to Resolved: Anita boiler and steam troubles .

When first turning on the...

As a long time teacher I love getting taught new things, especially when it has to do with coffee, cycling or IPA's. When I noticed a local roaster - Four Barrel Coffee in San Francisco - was having an espresso and milk preparation class (and since I've only had my La Spaziale...

Hi all,
TL;DR I'm new to espresso, my grinder lacks fine adjustment of grind size. Would you upgrade now, or wait awhile to see how things go?

I have been a coffee enthusiast for the last few years, but was only doing pour over, Aeropress, and French press, never espresso. I...

I have Cimbali Junior from the early 90' which I love(!!) but I'm moving to a new apartment and look for a much smaller machine which I'll place on the counter.

My considerations:
1. Main use: espresso and cappuccino
2. Prefer E61 head
3. No need for hot water outlet
4. As slim...

Hi,
I am looking for advice about my coffee situation.

I run a small bakery. One of our selling points is that we make everything from scratch with local ingredients--so part of our brand is to have high quality items. We are very small and most of our customers are not sitting...

Hi All,

Has anyone seen the new Izzo Valexia Machines at 1st Line Equipment? I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts were on them, especially the lever and hx. I think Izzo's quality is already well established in dual boilers.

I have Pro500PID with Stock basket and Sette 270 and have gotten pretty consistent extractions using minimal WDT. (Used to just 1/2 fill, tap, fully fill, tap and then tamp). I recently switched to a VST 18g basket.. I dose 17g of a Daterra Yellow, which is a medium-dark...

I switch between espresso (Gaggia Classic), Aeropress, and drip (Bonavita) sometimes all in the same day.
Which of these two machines - Eureka Mignon Silenzio vs. Ceado E5p; (both are approx $500) would be recommended and why?
Or is there a better choice you would recommend?

I...

I know, this has been hashed out many times. But I'm getting nowhere. When you've investigated and implemented all the possible causes and solutions, then the only thing left is the impossible.

Quickmill Andreja, IMS precision shower screen, IMS precision basket
Ceado E37S...

Hello HB!

I have been using a Gaggia MDF with doser as my main grinder for various brew methods (French, V60, Chemex, Aeropress). I don't have an espresso setup and plan to continue focusing mostly on those brew methods for now.

My Gaggia's doser lever broke and I'm ready to...

In my first try to make the concentrates for the TWW espresso recipe, I have mixed 3 g of Calcium citrate in 1 l of RO-water.
The meaning is to use 100 ml concentrate for a gallon.

It doesn't seem to dissolve as the mix is white and with a white sediment.

Maybe 3 g is too much...