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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...
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...
I finally got around to making a video of how I use my e61 flow control after trying to describe it several times. I'm no Davinci Resolve expert so this is the best I could do. It was awkward to prep and pull a shot with a camera and tripod in the way but I think all the...
Hello all. I started my espresso Journey with the Flair58 about a year ago and now have the GS3 MP. I currently have a Niche grinder but plan on changing to flat burrs with the Option-0 when the 100 becomes available again.
From the time the espresso hits the cup, I am hitting...
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...
Hi,
I have an older ECM Giotto HX machine with E61(I think similar to the newer Rocket Giotto).
I don't have a wdt, leveling or tamping device, do puck prep manually. My extraction times are between 25-30 sec, and the puck is usually 'dry' after I have pulled the shot....
Hi everyone, this is my first post. I've been searching for a while and haven't been able to address this issue so I thought it would be worth posting.
The problem: I dial in the beans at my office which has a Rancilio Pro X and Eureka Mignon Perfetto. Over the past couple...
This is a picture of the 6th time I've used the Acaia app. I just started trying to make espresso for my very first time a week ago with my new espresso set-up. Im using a brand new Synchronika with flow control. This is with the flow control set at 3/4. I started the Acaia...
