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I have had the opportinity for the last seven weeks to use a production version of the third generation Kafatek Monolith Conical, hereafter called "MC3."

Since the initial design and...

I have sent an email to Cafelat and am waiting for confirmation, but after reading user experiences and calculating the numbers, it seems that the Robot will not be able to reach appropriate temperature for espresso use at an altitude...

On the La Marzocco website it clearly states that the water reserve tank for the Linea Mini is 2 liters. But I see other retail sites that list it as 3.5 liters. Did it used to be larger in its earlier production days?

Recently, I've bought a Baratza Sette 30 as a gift for my mother who's just starting out in espresso. Considering she is going to pair it with a machine that uses pressurized baskets, I thought she would therefore benefit from the ease and...

Shortly before Christmas 2018 I bought a ECM Tecknika lV Profi w/ rotary pump.
After a few uses, I noticed chrome peeling from the steam valve assembly. Please see pictures that I sent.

Whole Latte Love agreed to replace the part, but...

I just watched a Sette 270Wi go by on ebay. it was at $415, and I didn't like the fact that it was a unit that was upgraded from a 270 with a Wi weight panel. No idea its age, etc.

I've read a few things about the Settes that concern me -...

Hello,

just read the famous post , very interesting.

But can you describe exactly why a good grinder is better ? I mean I just acquired a Rancilio MD-50, I'm discovering now the joy of freshly brewed coffee, but is that it ? By default...

Hi, I am pretty new as roaster.
I read some books (Rao, Hoos), some blogs, articles, forum etc...
The mainstream is declining ROR style roast.
Sometimes your can read that it is not the only way to roast but anyone state what is...

After reading many positive reviews of the SSP Red Speed burrs, I decided to purchase a 83mm set for my Ceado E37S. I contacted SSP Grinding Solution through their web site and Hansung Lee followed up by email. Hansung is SSP's head...

Hi,
I am looking for an espresso machine for myself. I drink latte, therefore I believe i would need a HX machine. I pick the following three as potential candidates. I do wish to have some comments on my choice.

- Lelit PL62T (compact,...

Has anyone bought one of the scratched self-leveling V2 tampers from Decent Espresso? The description says: "Defect: visible scratches on the tamping base."

If you have one, can you post a picture? Just wondering what they look...

Hi,

I have a very basic setup -

Graef Conical Burr Grinder - 25 settings -

Cecotec Power Espresso - 20 bar -

After trying to dial in my bean, I came to a seemingly unsolvable issue — Between two settings on my burr grinder,...

I am in the process of rebuilding an Olympia Cremina. I have been trying to get everything I need together. However, I have attempted to decide on a milk pitcher but I've been unable to determine which one would be best for my case.

The...

Hey all,

I have been experimenting with a few new roast styles and have been working on getting a steady declining ROR but these seem to perhaps be too rapidly declining ROR.

As a new roaster, I am open to any and all feedback and...

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In other news - We have 4 LTL shipments coming in shortly with the following machines & grinders...

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Quick Mill Vetrano 2B...

Hello!

I am looking for a coffee distributor for my 15g VST basket. Since it is the fastest to order them @amazon I found those two:

Which one would you recommend? Or would you recommend a different one?

Thanks :)

I need to upgrade from my 4year old mini mill. I'm leaning toward the M47's, but, the you can't fully disassemble it, the outer burr doesn't come out of the body of the mill and the manual says you can't submerge it in water and to not get...

Hi,

I might try running Artisan on a Rasberry Pi and am trying to decide what touhcscreen to get.

Does anyone know if Artisan would be usable on the official Rasberry Pi 7" 800x480 resolution touchscreen? There are higher...

I just roasted a small batch of Mexican Terruno for a friend without a grinder. He asked for a fine grind (not espresso).

When is the optimal time to grind and re-seal in its mason jar?
Should it "off-gas" before or after...

Hello all

Recently, in another thread, at least a couple users have been referencing "un-cracked" roasts and that got me really intrigued. One user mentioned in Europe that's what they're drinking, and posted pictures of...