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I am getting a new espresso machine and after using a bottomless for 4 years would you still invest in another one? (The present one would be too small for the new one)
I know the rules in and out and know what causes spraying (I don't...

I stumbled upon a little something recently. I centrifuge my espresso in small vials, supposed to hold 1ml and can cram in maybe 1.5ml tops, and decided to try holding some brewed coffee in one for a week. Measured it on my VST right after...

This thread got me thinking of the "2.8million factors in making exceptional espresso." We all know the 4 M's of making espresso. I thought it would be interesting to keep a list of the 2.8 Million factors that mdmvrockford was...

So, it's winter here, and because electric heat is stupid, I just put on a sweater and keep my place at about 50-55f (about 10c-13c)

My VST does not like this. Outright refuses to measure anything outside it's temperature range, the low...

Maybe I'm missing something here, but is there a reason that airtight lids for hoppers are not manufactured/offered? The only potential problem I can foresee is one where having an airtight seal up top ends up having a harmful effect on...

Hey all,

I just want to take a moment to thank Dan and all of Team HB for everything they do to keep this wonderful community not just going, but thriving. One year ago, after many years of lurking and sucking useful info from the annals...

Old timers may remember Jon Rosenthal (JonR10), a frequent and helpful poster to this forum in years past. Jon contacted some of us to contribute to his campaign this year for the Texas House of Representatives. I am happy to report he won...

The Washington Post has just published profiles of the 12 people lost in the Thousand Oaks shooting. The first victim profiled is Sean Adler, 48, who had just opened a roastery and coffee bar a month earlier. He had chosen his new career...