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Wouldn't mind one of these on my bench!!
by gor » Aug 13, 2017, 11:07 pm » in Lever Espresso Machines

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by arcus
Pulling the trigger on an E61 machine
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by badperson » Aug 14, 2017, 10:54 pm » in Buying Advice

Hi Guys,

I've been reading through a bunch of the reviews and posts on this site, and I think I pretty much know the basic answer to my question, which is that any of the machines I'm considering will be really good. The finalists are:...
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Aug 15, 2017, 11:41 am View the latest post
by RikC
Older portafilters with internal brass exposed and taste
by redbone » Aug 15, 2017, 11:28 am » in Knockbox

Lousy title I know. I'm wondering if others have this issue or is it just me.

Some of my older machines have chrome over brass portafilters. These P.F. now have exposed brass on the inside where it appears the chrome has come off over...

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Yesterday, 11:56 pm View the latest post
by sweaner
Home / Garage Roasting
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by bradenl123 » Aug 13, 2017, 3:05 pm » in Buying Advice

Hello,

I was wondering what everyone recommended for someone who wants to start up a little home / garage roasting business perhaps roasting for friends, family, colleagues and if successful build to roasting for a main business....
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Today, 11:19 am View the latest post
by hankua
Is there such a thing as a "bad" Italian espresso machine?
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by slipchuck » Aug 12, 2017, 7:03 pm » in Espresso Machines

Almost every Italian machine discussed on this forum seems to get high approval rating.
Is the such thing as a bad model to stay away from?

Thanks

Randy
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by ash4889
Scott Rao: "Interesting Flavor vs Flavor Balance"
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by TomC » Yesterday, 11:28 am » in Knockbox

I'm really surprised this didn't elicit chatter right away. Scott Rao's latest blog entry really seems to say what many might be thinking privately, but unwilling to pronounce publicly. Of all of Scott's writings over the years, this one...
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by yakster
Doserless Grinder For Home Use
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by wholemilklatte » Aug 12, 2017, 4:34 pm » in Buying Advice

I've had the same setup for about 10 years, a Quickmill Anita (HX) and a Mazzer Mini. I've been thinking about upgrading or swapping those out off and on over the last couple of years but wasn't making any moves. I recently had the...
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Yesterday, 2:38 am View the latest post
by erik82
What's the next level of grinder after Baratza Vario?
by ben8jam » Aug 13, 2017, 8:36 pm » in Buying Advice

I did a lot of research for entry-level-esk grinder for espresso, and everyone seemed very happy with the Vario. I've had it for about a year, but everytime I speak to anyone who owns an espresso shop and ask for advice about my shots,...

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Aug 15, 2017, 10:05 am View the latest post
by spromance
Why always the double spout portafilter?
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by israguard » Aug 15, 2017, 8:45 pm » in Tips and Techniques

Hi,

I have been watching a lot of YT videos about the LMLM which I am waiting to be delivered.

I noticed that in most of the videos, people are putting 17 grams or so of coffee but most are using the portafilter with the two spouts...
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Today, 4:23 am View the latest post
by timoseewho
Knockbox Slim Drawers by Artpresso Design
by artpressodesign » Aug 13, 2017, 3:08 pm » in Marketplace

A sleek knockbox that fits under your grinder. The Knockbox Slim helps keep your home barista workstation clean and tidy. The Knockbox Slim holds and conceals 10 pucks of spent coffee in an easy-to-access drawer surrounded by walnut...

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Aug 15, 2017, 8:49 am View the latest post
by Balthazar_B
Mythos 1 owners - much coffee do you purge between shots?
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by Simon345 » Aug 15, 2017, 7:52 am » in Grinders

How much do you purge (either in seconds of grind time or grams of grinds) between shots to be sure that you are getting the best tasting shot?
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Aug 15, 2017, 5:48 pm View the latest post
by Sawkar
Coffee acidity increases after sitting a few minutes. Normal?
by Fierce5 » Aug 14, 2017, 12:55 pm » in Coffees

Hey guys,

I'm having a problem with most specialty coffees I tried and I was hoping someone can tell me if I'm doing something wrong or if this is just the coffee. Every time I buy and brew specialty coffees, the coffee usually has an...

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Aug 14, 2017, 10:23 pm View the latest post
by Fierce5
Kafatek Monolith Conical - August 2017 version - Owners Thread
by samuellaw178 » Yesterday, 11:20 pm » in Grinders

Really hesitate to start yet another Monolith thread but it's better than to litter the other one with off-topic posts..

So I've received the long awaited Monolith Conical. First rate grinder and so easy to use! The hype is real. :D...

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by Almico
What is a fair price for a 1 year old La Marzocco Linea Mini?
by Frenchman » Aug 15, 2017, 3:10 pm » in Buying Advice

Plain stainless steel, no fancy colors. Someone is selling one here, and since I haven't fixed my Zaffiro at all... I am tempting to buy it, but it's pretty pricey. My initial plan was to go for a Vivaldi, would the Linea Mini be better? I...

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Yesterday, 9:15 am View the latest post
by Fierce5
Help with dialing in grind - Breville Barista Express
by Endodude » Aug 14, 2017, 7:46 am » in Espresso Machines

I just got my barista express recently and some freshly roasted redbird espresso and need some help dialing in the grind. I am using the breville smart grinder pro with this. So my last shot I overdosed the basket to 20g and used a grind...

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Aug 15, 2017, 8:43 am View the latest post
by wachuko
General question about the Artisan plots I see here on HB?
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by Tonefish » Aug 15, 2017, 1:29 pm » in Home Roasting

Hello fellow roasters, I'm curious about the airflow and gas pressure related information I see on the Artisan plots here. I've been doing a lot of research on the sample sized roaster options, and I haven't seen anything about how these...
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Yesterday, 1:16 am View the latest post
by Rush
Airflow/Heat dynamics during roast
by Lydbox » Aug 12, 2017, 6:13 am » in Home Roasting

Looking for guidance on how I shift power/airflow settings according to where I am on the profile curve.
I understand that each coffee/taste preference varies but are their certain key principles to follow e.g. start at Heat X , airflow Y...

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Aug 14, 2017, 8:56 pm View the latest post
by aecletec
ECM Giotto lever sticks at top and destroys gasket
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by ArchieCoffee » Aug 13, 2017, 12:45 pm » in Repairs, Restorations & Mods

I just replaced the brew valve assembly (top chamber), and I've even replaced all the gaskets, as well as lubricating everything thoroughly. But when I lift the lever up to the 9 o'clock position to brew, it sticks as though it is...
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Aug 14, 2017, 9:52 pm View the latest post
by ArchieCoffee
When to use washer/gasket vs. thread sealant?
by thesharpener » Aug 14, 2017, 1:50 pm » in Repairs, Restorations & Mods

I have a general question on sealing various fittings in espresso machines - I am trying to make sense of when thread sealant should be used (be it a loctite/loxeal product or teflon tape) versus situations where a copper/fiber/teflon...

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Today, 10:18 am View the latest post
by bettysnephew
Catching Vessels for Monolith Grinders?
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by coffeekid » Aug 12, 2017, 12:17 pm » in Grinders

Though the Kafetek Monolith grinders are used primarily for direct distribution into portafilter baskets for espresso, Denis Basaric advertises their ability to "grind from the finest Turkish coffee to French Press, Espresso, Mocha,...
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Aug 14, 2017, 10:22 am View the latest post
by spressomon

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