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Watching videos and reading a ton, but hoping I could get some help.

Want to build out my first quality setup. I've already ordered an Acaia Lunar and the Niche grinder. So we come to the main event: the machine.

I am...

Hello - I am in the process of upgrading my coffee equipment and was hoping to start a discussion regarding what would be good (or even the best) alternatives for an end game brew grinder that can also be used for espresso.

The grinders...

I've recently been doing a fairly good job of avoiding more coffee purchases but I've been batting around the idea of upgrading my ek43 (bought used at a bargain) with ssp low uniformity burrs to a Fuji r-220.

Am I just crazy? Mostly I...

I have put an Eureka Atom distributor in my Niche. Reduces popcorning and prevents bean parts making its way to the dial ring under the lid.

Hi all,

First of all thank you for such amazing insights. This is my first post! I have been reading this Forum for few weeks now, and this proved to be best source of objective information online. Thank you.

Now after diligent reading...

Hello. I currently have a Flair PRO and I'm looking to get a Cafelat Robot so that I can experience making more traditional espresso with a 58mm PF. (I'm looking to stick with levers as well.)
The Flair PRO has a 46mm PF, and as such, the...

Hey there,

Hoping to get some pointers. Fresh beans, dark roast, My double shots (18 grams) in 58mm basket start around 6-7 seconds, but by 25-30 seconds I'm getting less than 1.5 ounces. Good taste and nice crema, but not getting the...

Anyone facing the similar issue that the EK43s unable to grind very fine? This grinder supposed to perform from Turkish to Espresso. But apparently the grinder can't even choke my GS3.
I have calibrated the burrs touching at 0 and also...

So my pump machine is a flow profiler through a needle valve I use on the fly, for flow control...

We can do more or less the same thing with our Pavoni or Cremina direct levers though maybe without the same degree of dead flat...

I just bought one and so far there is nothing entry level about it. Pressure gauge, PID are great features to have to help with extraction technique but many highend machines have these as well. From cost perspective it's well over $1k...

I know! I know! It's bad form. :roll: But is anyone else not doing this? As odd is it might sound, :? I am getting better shots with a cold PF. Just wondering if I'm the only odd person here or if someone can suggest a correction.

Here is...

Guys, I am to the point of tearing my hair out. For the last 2 weeks +, I've been dialing nonstop, researching nonstop, spending countless hours reading and experimenting and still to no avail. I've gone through 5lbs. of beans dialing and...

Hello Repair and Restore Forum!

I've recently picked up a La Peppina to restore. I've never worked on any older espresso machines but I like the idea of an open boiler + spring, plus with my cabinets I really love where the lever is...

We normally drink what we roast and don't buy that often. For my wife's birthday we bought some Cartel Kenyan called Kiandu. It was $24 for 12 oz or $32 a pound. We are enjoying it and will save some to try on the Slayer. Got me thinking...

I wonder, did anyone try this:
* Put your single dose low retention grinder on a scale. A big, sensitive one. Preferrably with a custom made foot the same size as the grinder base.
* Hook the scale up to the grinder so the grinder starts...

After a month of using it, 4 to 6 shots a day, I would say that this machine is not as impressive as I thought it would be.
Pros:
Beautiful constructed piece of equipment
Easy to understand the dial in/out
Low retention?
Low noise...

Soo.... I recently switched from my morning bliss of Folger's instant coffee to the Synchronika made espresso coffee. The first couple of days I was in some serious caffeine withdrawal, I mean crabby, headache, stiff body, the whole thing....

Whole Latte Love has the Quamar M80 On demand for $489 now with discounts. I'm looking to upgrade from my Vario which I've had nothing but trouble with. Will I get better results? Do I need this grinder? My other thoughts are MM Type A and...

I have done a lot of reading saying that the ECM technika iv shouldn't need a long cooling flush. But with Eric's thermometer I am seeing flushes in excess of 10 seconds. Can anyone else with this machine share there cooling flush...

Hi, I recently opened up my GS3 and noticed a bit of white residue powder substance on the boiler. Does anyone know what this might be? Initial thought is that maybe there is a leak, or was a leak in the past and there is some signs of...