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FAQs and Favorites
by
HB » Nov 20, 2014, 8:54 pm
Below is a collection of this forum's most popular topics. To nominate a thread for inclusion in this list, please post a reply to this message. Remember to check the Resources page for other references.
Required Reading:
Heat Exchanger Operation:
Extraction Diagnosis:...
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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 Recommended Reading outlined in the FAQs and Favorites Digest...
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Jul 02, 2013, 11:34 am
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Espresso 101: How to Adjust Dose and Grind Setting by Taste
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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. In the US, the prevalence of latte...
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Mar 12, 2011, 6:11 pm
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Newbie frustrations (a year and a half in)
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NorthNYMark » Yesterday, 12:56 am
Hi, everyone. This is my first post after lurking for around a year and a half (which is more-or-less the same time I've had my first serious espresso machine and grinder (Lelit Mara PL26S-T and Ceado E37J). Before that, I'd only used a Krups steam toy and dreamed of being able...
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WDT: in grind cup or in portafilter?
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MikeTheBlueCow » Yesterday, 10:28 pm
I've been a fan of WDT for quite a while, but I've always done it in my portafilter. I noticed a few people stirring the grounds separately, then adding into the pf, and have seen this recommended... But I'm not sure why it would be better to do that? I've tried it and it ends...
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53 minutes ago
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Balancing brew pressure, time, and taste
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yufufi » Jan 25, 2020, 9:04 am
Hi,
Despite spending many hours reading forums, suggestions I cannot get a _proper_ espresso from my setup. I just wanted to see if the assumptions I have about making espresso is right. I would really appreciate some feedback.
First and foremost this all started because I was...
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Today, 9:21 am
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Today, 6:35 am
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Alternative Milks
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jyl » Yesterday, 12:28 pm
Any tips for steaming and latte art with alternative milks ?
Among the non-dairy drinkers, soy milk seems to be increasingly disfavored. Almond or other nut milks are the mainstream alt-milk, and oat milk is the new cool kid.
I haven't had much luck with any of these. They...
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Yesterday, 2:29 pm
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Tasting technique from a newbie (likely NOTHING new)
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jscott14 » Jan 24, 2020, 5:16 pm
I'm new to the world of espresso (but enthusiastic!), and this site has been a huge resource for me so far. I have a friend who is also trying to guide me on my new journey, and he suggested that I intentionally under-extract a shot and taste it. Then over-extract and taste......
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Yesterday, 1:48 pm
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Frustrated Newbie - Espresso is either too sour or too bitter
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Kaanemec » Yesterday, 3:25 am
Hi All,
I am a newbie home espresso maker. I watched and read quite a lot before getting into this and I can verify that theory and practice are quite different and I am living that reality since a couple of weeks :)
I am using Breville 920XL (Dual Boiler) machine coupled with...
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Yesterday, 3:25 am
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