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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 have a rancilio silvia and a rancilio grinder. I've been pulling shots on it fine for a year. However recently. Past week. The shots are pulling way too fast. I haven't changed my set up. They just pull really fast all of a sudden. I have a pressure gauge on my silvia...
I typically start the morning with a full city Italian-style roast that I've worked on over the last few months. I usually go for 15.5g in to 15-20g out depending on the drink at 191F in roughly 25-32s. I'm used to getting the chocolate, spice, hint of dark fruit, creamy...
How many here use The Force Tamper? What base do you use?
I've been using this tamper for a couple of years and absolutely love it. It takes all variables out of tamping and gives perfect repeatability every tamp.I currently use the flat base and have an EU curve. Whenever it...
Just curious if anyone has used or placed an order for the NanoFoamer PRO?
It seems that it would eliminate all the variables and produce consistent results. Everything from timing to temperature is controlled. On the other hand, I don't like the fact that the pitcher itself...
I bought a Sage Dual Boiler 2 weeks ago. Like all beginners I quickly noticed the problem with the single basket (inconsistent shots/channeling), and I'm too sensitive to caffeine to settle for 18g coffee every time (or throw 50% away). So I started looking for a...
I did a quick search on the forums, and it appears this has been discussed with limited interest a few years ago. The reason I bring it up now is because Robert McKeon Aloe (espressofun on IG) stated that he has data / results from spraying the puck prior to pulling a shot and...
