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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...
Allow me to quote from the 2nd edition of The World Atlas of Coffee , (2018, Hoffmann, J., Firefly Books, Ltd.), which I just received as a Christmas present.
I have a new BDB that I have been using preground and the pressurized basket. I have a Mignon grinder coming any day now and I have been reading up on how to dial in espresso shots. Reading up on all the variables and techniques. I also have the Breville naked portafilter and a...
Someone mentioned something about how long these last in another thread recently, and I can't seem to find any direct information about how often I should plan to replace my VST baskets. Are they rated for a certain number of uses?
So I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time, and finally, after reading an endless amount of information, I am ready to dive into the world of becoming my own home barista. I have pulled the trigger on a machine, am close to my decision for a grinder, and now I am...
This is my first post here. I've been living off pour overs and cold brews for about 12 years with my rocky grinder but my wife suggested we take our honey moon fund we never spent and get a real home cafe setup.
Anyway, we got a GS3 AV that was used then rebuilt...
So I have a profitec pro 600 and recently purchased a 20 g nanotech basket after reading rave reviews. I consistently found I had a hard time getting good flow and shot output, and many thought it may be due to the larger dose. So I went back to my stock basket. With some credit...
