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I have only just started using a bottomless portafilter to help diagnose my espresso. I have always just gone by length of pull/volume and flavor. I am now more interested in developing good technique for getting consistent correct espresso rather than drinkable/passable shots...

I'm looking for a white chocolate powder besides Ghiradelli's sweet ground white chocolate for white chocolate mochas. Basically, I'm trying to recreate my favorite local shop's WCM at home, but can't find the right chocolate. I contacted them directly and they don't sell their...

Similar to prior threads such as Celebrating Thanksgiving 2017 .

Happy Thanksgiving 2019 to H-B fellow members and readers! Thank you for continue providing reference level knowledge base for exceptional espresso and coffee. And equally important thank you for allowing me to...

Lyn Weber bean counter, paired with a Helor Stance motor and a Victoria Arduino Athena Leva.

All to make a $1.49 single shot of espresso.

I've been using the Airscape containers which are awesome! When all the beans don't fit I also have been vac sealing the leftover beans and then break open a bag when the container runs low. It's been working out pretty well for keeping the beans fresh :)

I'm a newbie and just bought a Breville Barista express. I'm using a Lunar Acaia scale and measuring 17-18g of beans for my 54mm portafilter using the single wall double basket. Using fresh roasted beans (within 1 week of roast date) from local roasteries in Dallas (Cultivar,...

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I single dose a SJ for espresso, and naturally have to use a brush (a lot) to get all the coffee out of the chute and the funnel. I've tried a few different (generic) brushes, but they all lose bristles that end up in my puck. Anyone have a suggestion for a better...

I am a nut about freshness and do not like to use coffee that is more than a couple of weeks post roast. It is all under control at the moment. I get in a month's supply from a fellow who ships next day after roasting. I freeze vacuum sealed bags, each with about a week's...

I must confess my heinous sin and beg forgiveness. I have purchased a beverage at Starbucks. :cry:

In truth, I was led to temptation by the need to use a restroom before a meeting, and no other facility was around. So, I stepped through the portal into the den of evil with the...

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I've been considering starting a small coffee cart business in my area for events like weddings and parties etc. Thinking to do this more as a fun way to explore my coffee hobby than to make a lot of money, but some extra cash flow would be nice. Has anyone here done...