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I wanted to share my little project I've been working on the last couple weeks.

While I very much love my Robot, I came to understand that its capabilities far exceed mine. That is, paired with my (I'd say very proper) grinder, it is capable of producing superb shots and...

Hi, new to the forum and espresso, well espresso on a higher level. I've got a 3 Group La Marzocco FB80 at home that I just finished reconditioning. I want to get the best tasting shot I can. I don't mind spending the money for a good grinder if it makes that much difference,...

What baskets do you like to use for LSM lever group and what is you typical dose for light, medium, and dark roasts?

My first day experience:

I tried to dose 7 grams of dark roast in a single basket supplied by Izzo, and I did not have sufficient head space. Could be...

Watch time period 0.49 minutes to 1.14 minutes of video: That looks pretty neat to me. Anyone try this one yet? If so, any feedback?

Hi all,

I would kindly like to ask you a question, how could I practice Latte Art without having to make an espresso each time? is there any alternative that can replace the coffee shot ? I will still steam the milk as usual, but I am finding quite a pain having to waste so...

I have been roasting on my Quest M3s for a few months now. Prior to starting my coffee roasting adventure, I have been reading and learning a lot from forums like these and videos on YT. From these sources, I have learnt that during first crack the beans release a lot of...

I'm kind of getting tired of spending $20 or more for a 12oz bag every week. Ive tried multiple different companies but it seems like they are all around $20 or more shipped to Missouri. I'm looking for any medium roast espresso blend that I can get delivered for $15 or less....

I just received this grinder. I will use it in the office for brewed coffee, though I didn't really need it!

It is actually quite nice so far. It is small, actually quiet, and seems to produce decent grinds for brew.

Normal sort of story, I am upgrading from a Silvia.

But here's the twist, I'm not willing to upgrade my Ceado E7. Why, well I bought it for £40 very luckily. (Boy does it need a service and burrs though, and any parts upgrade ideas welcome)

So my main question is, how high end...

I am relatively experienced on espresso, and have what I believe to be is good equipment. LMLM, Niche Zero, Monolith Flat with SSP Burrs (coming next Feb.). I have been roasting on a Freshroast 500 (definitely the weak link). My results have been very good and I am very happy...

I recently bought a Bonavita Connoisseur and I'm really impressed with the coffee it makes, love the machine but for two things

1) this is very minor but if I put in 400 ml of water I'll get about 340 ml out which throws off my ratios, is that typical for coffee makers that...

Hi,

I have the option of purchasing a one year old, 200 shot ECM s-automatik 64 at the same price as a brand new Eureka mignon specialita.

I kind of had my heart set on the Eureka, but now I am doubting due to the good offer on the ECM.

Which to choose?

// Frederik

Thoughts?

Hello,

I'm a newbie so please forgive my stupidity!

I recently bought a new ECM Classika II PID with Eureka Atom grinder.
The first shot was awful, even with the finest grind, my machine is pumping out watery coffee, the flow was too quick (25 secs will reach 150ml), the gauge...

I've been roasting about 5 years now. I've roasted beans from Columbia, Mexico, Honduras, Brazil, costa Rica and Ethiopia.

In general, I love all coffee and really enjoyed virtually every roast I've done once I really got the hang of it. I'm not a big fan of Ethiopian.. the...

Hi all,
For people who were looking to buy a Linea Mini at a discount, Clive Coffee offers it for $300 off,

Hello,

I have a DeLonghi Dedica coffee machine, and I would like to upgrade to a better coffee machine (I already bought a Eureka grinder).

I drink only espresso, about 3 or 4 shots a day, no milky drinks so no frothing required.

First I thought of going for a Rancilio...

I'm looking to get my first espresso machine and have been looking pretty closely at the Robot. The reviews really sound great. Quality build. Once dialed in, produces great shots. My alternative would be some sort of semi-automatic machine and the Gaggia Classic Pro is just a...

Hello, new member here. I have a Breville Smart Grinder Pro and it tends to make a mess when grinding into a portafilter. I have looked into getting a dosing cylinder to help but I am not sure if they will fit properly. Does anyone have any experience with using a dosing...