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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...
This is just my opinion. I'm sure plenty will disagree. This is just what I would have told myself when I was starting out, but updated as if I was starting out in June 2022. Your mileage may vary.
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Lelit Elizabeth with a Mignon Oro XL grinder. Same bean (local dark roast ~7 days from roast). I am using the stock 14-18g basket. Weighing out 16.3-16.5g ground into a dosing cup. Putting portafilter on top of the cup. Flipping to transfer dose. Funnel on and WDT. Tamping with...
Hi all. Can very high humidity require a huge change in grind? It is monsoon here in Tucson, and humidity has been elevated for weeks. This morning the outside humidity is 76%-just about off the charts here, though not that much higher than yesterday. Yesterday my Macap grinder...
Is there a supplier for filter paper cut specifically for espresso baskets?
I happen to have a laser cutter (like, who doesn't?) that I'm using to precisely cut down Aeropress filter paper - one size for the bottom of the basket and another for the top of the grounds. The...
So.......I do not have a lot of experience making espresso. I have been using a double spout PF with my Synchronika for about 9 months....17 grams for 27 seconds. My wife and I were OK with that. Today, I tried using the same dose with a bottomless PF. The result was much...
