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I live in Switzerland now but am originally from the West Coast. I was in Toronto in August and was so pleased to discover a top end espresso bar (Quantum Coffee) that was serving espresso that was not so-called 3rd wave. I would say just...

Ive been researching machines for over a year, comparing cost and function. In that time, Ive shown my wife different models and looks, getting her opinion on what ultimately will be sitting on the counter. I ended up pulling the trigger...

HB'ers,

It's been about 20 days since Denis (KafaTek) contacted those who are part of the October production run for Monolith Flats and Conicals. Does anyone have a word as to how close we are to a front door package?

I"M GOING...

Looking at: Quickmill Carola (SB), ECM Classika PID (SBDU) or Rocket Appartamento (HX)

& my main question: Will an HX (heat exchanger) machine produce a better or consistently better espresso shot than a SBDU (single boiler)? & I...

Anyone else been seeing the videos he's been posting on IG about it? Anyone have any info on price/release date? It's sexy!

I've been trying to scour the web for answers but I can't seem to find it. In short, whenever I pull a shot from my GS/3, I notice that the coffee never "fills up" the bottomless portafilter. It doesn't form the "cone"...

A beautiful well-maintained machine is for sale a few miles from me at a more-than-fair price:

Some background. I:
- have no interest in becoming a commercial roaster;
- currently roast in a highly-modified Hottop (reverse air-flow,...

Hi guys after a lot of reading and searching I limited the comparing between HG-1 or monolith flat
I am wondering which is better for espresso single dosing
I'm interested about :
1-less retention
2-ease of modification between...

Hi all,

I've been Using the Breville Barista Express for a little over a year now, and it's really taught me a lot about home espresso. I enjoyed it overall, and I've been using the smart grinder pro alongside it.

In the opinion of...

Not wanting to pollute the thread with profiles that have no place there I thought it better to start a new one.

new day another roast (have to keep up with an ever growing demand at home)

Huky 500T perforated drum, I've grown accustomed...

We had a weird power outage today. It was only for a short period of time and I am not sure why, but I had to run out of the house without my morning Joe. :roll: This in turn lead me to a local, high end coffe shop and their pour over...

I have been using my HG1 for the last four years. No regrets, great grinder, but manual grinding is starting to not fit into my routine anymore.

I'm looking for an electric grinder that produces about the same quality, I'm willing to...

I will be transporting the second-hand Linea Mini I recently bought in Seattle to my home in Denver. The car will be some sort of mid-size or intermediate rental and I will have plenty of room in the back seat and in the trunk. I do not...

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a Linea Mini, and looking for a grinder to pair with it. Any recommendations between the Ceado E37J and the Eureka's Atom/Zeneth/Olympus?

Or, is there another grinder you would recommend?

Thanks so...

Today I received this message in regards to a lever machine I posted locally. Not sure if the inquiry is legitimate or someone trolling. I have X'd the company and name for privacy issues.

"Hey, I actually work for XXXXX Canada and...

Saw these blurry pics on Bunn's instagram -

Looks like a version of their existing G 1/2/3 but updated.
This is speculation and I cannot see the internals but the main things I see are -

New Casing (Stainless and different...

I've had a few occasions roasting with my Behmor where some chaff caught fire, but nothing serious or requiring the fire extinguisher that I keep at my roasting station.

I'd like to hear feedback from other home roasters on their own...

Hello all,

I'm building a new fluid bed roaster using the common bake-a-round/cocktail shaker design, however I'm finding it quite hard to get a cocktail top that fits my bake-a-round. I've ordered four different ones online and every...

Planned purchase:
Looking to add (not really replace) to my grinder collection for single dosing and trying out new coffees for espresso. Planning on getting the tried and true EK43s. The benefit of improving my pourovers is a nice plus. I...

So maybe it's just a fleeting moment or just something localized to HB member but I'm noticing what feels like a significant increase in the amount of threads and posts surrounding more developed roasts, have we reached a tipping point...