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by HB » Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 pm

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Heat Exchanger...

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Espresso 101: Newbie Introduction to Espresso [videos]

by HB » Jul 02, 2013, 11:34 am

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...

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Espresso 101: How to Adjust Dose and Grind Setting by Taste

by another_jim » Mar 12, 2011, 6:11 pm

This very basic information has been posted many times, but is scattered and hard to find. So here it is in a prominent spot.

There are two sections. The first section teaches you how to initially set your grind range and coffee doses....

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I killed two of my scales! How to prevent moisture death?

by Vindibona1 » Today, 6:24 pm

In trying to maintain the best consistency I weigh the beans going into the hopper and espresso coming out of the machine. Unfortunately, as careful as I've been I've ruined two digital scales as they inadvertantly got some water/moisture...

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Milk substitute for Latte Art

by occoffeeman » Aug 18, 2017, 5:31 am

I thought I would share the best milk substitutes that I have found for latte art.
Soy.. Pacific Barista Series Soy beverage works better than any other soy product I have tried. It is formulated for latte art. It is only available online....

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VBM Super - espresso tastes bitter, sour, and salty

by Subrutum » Aug 18, 2017, 6:20 am

Thank you for clicking this :D I really need help... (and yes, these are 15 days after roasting and rest beans)

--filter style

--here's my "attack plan"

-- after tamping... looking good <3!

-- the coffee gods have...

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by ~clover » Aug 07, 2017, 7:42 pm

Hi all,
So I've been making espresso for about 2 years now. I usually drink lattes and have been trying to get more into drinking espresso straight. However, I don't know that my shots are coming out balanced... I've followed Jim's guide...
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Crema vs foam

by vladgiurgiubv » Aug 17, 2017, 5:11 pm

Gaggia Classic (old version)
La Cimbali Cadet
Blind OPV (ccw 270°)+ checked the OPV line flowrate (137 ml in 31 sec) -> should be in the 8-10 bar specs
WDT
Steel tamper
Double basket -standard
Fresh: La Messicana Sunrise coffee...

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Why always the double spout portafilter?
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by israguard » Aug 15, 2017, 8:45 pm

Hi,

I have been watching a lot of YT videos about the LMLM which I am waiting to be delivered.

I noticed that in most of the videos, people are putting 17 grams or so of coffee but most are using the portafilter with the two spouts...
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Really high-pitched squeal while steaming milk

by timoseewho » Aug 15, 2017, 11:38 pm

heya all, so i recently picked up an Appartamento and been learning how to froth. so far it's been okay, i think, i've been following one of Chris Baca's guide to frothing (having the steam wand around 9 o'clock at a point between the...

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