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The Newbie Introduction to Espresso series of videos was created specifically for those new to making espresso at home. In addition to watching these videos, I strongly urge newbies to spend an evening with the site's Recommended Reading outlined in the FAQs and Favorites Digest...
I am still inconsistent at steaming milk (1 hole wand, Breville Barista Express). Would switching to a more powerful machine like the Barista Pro with a 4 hole wand make it any easier to steam milk and allow me to be more consistent?
Hi guys, I have a 16g Unibasket and I've been noticing pinhole channels on the edges of my puck before I knock them out (after extraction). I'm coming from a 15g VST + bottom paper filter setup and never experienced those pinholes before. After further inspection, it seems to me...
What do yall think of the claim that blind shaker is better than WDT by Lance Hedrick? Anyone have experience with using the blind shaker and can confirm his findings?
Just recently after changing my tamper my last 2 shots the actual puck screen, not the puck the puck screen itself, was stuck to the group head. Not tight just barely like the water was holding it and not letting go. I was able to lightly touch it and it dropped off. First time...
I'm not sure I buy his explanation for why the results are so different, but there is a striking difference in terms of how the grinders perform when you introduce your beans into the hopper little-by-little. Namely, the grounds turn out much coarser (than the standard method of...
Machine: Lelit Bianca - always using bottomless portafilter
Grinder: Niche Zero
Basket: Lelit's 18-21g that comes with.
Water: I get this from a third wave cafe, so it is good. - reverse osmosis and remineralised.
Coffee: It is always between 1 and 3 weeks old, what I believe is...
I make espresso based drinks with mostly medium-dark beans with a chocolatey profile (Saka Caffe variations mostly). What are the telltale signs of beans that need to be degassed more? Is there a certain aroma or flavor that is common that I should look out for? If so, can...