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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...
Is it normal for some coffer grounds to pass through the basket into the espresso?
Lately I have been noticing this line of grounds that run up the cup with the final tip of the cup. Not sure if this is new or if I just never noticed it before.
After having tried to explain how I use the flow control on my E61 a few times I finally broke down and shot a video. For the first year I left it set in the default flow position and didn't really use it. Partially because I never found any great tutorials or videos of a good...
Rather than post these separately, I thought it would be more efficient to put them into one post.
I have now had my new Crem ONE Infuser for a full month. I have pulled about 100 shots of espresso with it and have worked a lot of things out, but some questions remain. The...
*Tip on making a single hole steam tip for the Rocket Appartamento*
Buy a single hole steam tip for Ascaso steam wands. The thread works and keeps the same design as the original Rocket two-hole tip that comes stock. Only thing is that the plastic straw piping will not fit into...
Hi,
I'm wondering what the consensus is regarding leveler technique. Do you compress your grinds, and then start spinning to level? Or do you attempt to spin the leveler while compressing? Or, am I overthinking this?
I have been spinning the leveler while adding pressure to...
I'm curious as to HB members' feelings on the relative value of a bottomless portafilter in developing one's espresso-making skill? Reason I ask is twofold: 1. They're kind of spendy, at $42-$65 on Amazon, and 2. It's a bit of a roll of the dice, since Breville, itself, doesn't...
First post here so bear with me. I recently bought a Sage Barista Express. First baby step into the world of making decent coffee at home. I own the thing for a week now and must have made about 4 liters of espresso in total. The problem is, I cannot get one decent cup...
