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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...
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?
Since the Filter3 basket was released (and even before), there was a lot of chatter about filter media, including statements from John Buckman and Scott Rao about the history of its development etc. Could alternate media be used? Many suggestions have been pitched. Having quite...
I'm pretty sure most wouldn't spend any effort to use their grinder differently for such negligible amount of retention. Well, this is the average retention I measured across 16 shots using MHW blind shaker. 0.57 gram in total, 0.036 gram on average for each shot. I don't think...
I have a brand new Breville Dual Boiler (BES920XL) and Smart Grinder Pro, fresh out of the box. I'm relatively new to making espresso, and this community helped me learn so much when getting started, so I thought I'd reach out here for help with dialing in, as I've only made a...
I'm currently using Oatside (like the taste). But I can't get it to produce the nice thick (thick) cappuccino microfoam that I can with dairy. Any detailed step by step instructions or videos would be appreciated.
Re milks:
- NotMilk - Can't get it in Canada and anyway, folks...
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...
Recently, I shared my experience here buying two of Pullman's biggest baskets (25g and 28g). Since I was really aiming for making two espressos simultaneously for use in cappuccinos for my wife and I on my Decent DE1, a spouted portafilter seemed ideal, but really, one big...