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by HB » Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 pm

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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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Help Adjusting Flavor
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by OK31 » Oct 12, 2017, 9:31 pm

Guys so far you have been the voice on one shoulder guiding me to keep with it and not give up. FINALLY after now going on 4 weeks I am able to visually understand when the shot is really going to SUCK. This is progress at least now I know...
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Nothing but sour espresso
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by knewknow » Sep 21, 2017, 12:32 pm

Hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I'm self (internet) taught and have had two Rancilio Silvia's with Rocky in the past. I purchased a Rocket Evoluzione last year (plumbed in) and have had nothing but sour espresso....
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WDT technique not tools

by LBIespresso » Oct 07, 2017, 10:39 am

It seems, as with everything espresso, consistency in technique is paramount. There are many discussions here about what tool to use but I have not stumbled across one on proper technique.

Here's what I do: I grind with an HG-One into...

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Extraction issue with Izzo Duetto IV

by badperson » Yesterday, 5:39 pm

Hi,

I've had my Alex Izzo Duetto IV for a couple months now, and I totally love it. I use a bottomless portafilter (Compack K3 Touch with doser), and have had some interesting extraction issues.

I was getting assorted channeling and...

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Pulse Pours and You!

by kalitbruh » Oct 10, 2017, 11:26 am

Hi everyone,

I'd like to talk a little bit about pulse pours, and gather your thoughts. I'd like to explore three variables of interest: total bed height and it's relation to temperature and drain rate

My observations are that...

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Uneven Extractions Post-VST
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by achosid » Sep 22, 2017, 1:39 pm

Hello all,

I have a Rocket Appartamento and a Sette 270W. I upgraded from a Silvia/Rocky combo, where I had to WDT every shot to get even bottomless extractions.

Not long ago, I picked up a VST 20g ridged basket. Everything seemed to be...
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Your ultimate WDT tool
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by decent_espresso » May 02, 2016, 8:31 pm

I'm looking to have made (and sell) a WDT tool, and was looking for advice as to what worked best.

A few ideas . I talked to Rao about it, and he prefers multiple wires. He says it works faster and better.

So... any thoughts on:
- how...
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