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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...
I'm a year into learning latte art and I still find it pretty hit and miss.
Despite steaming with the weakest possible steam (1.1 bar, 1 hole tip) in order to make things go as slowly as possible, the resulting milk is highly dependent on how much time I spend stretching the...
I've been lurking here for a while. Thank you all for sharing and allowing us all to learn.
I have GS3mp and Weber KEY. Recently I've been discovering the world of lighter roasts and acidic flavors and learn to like it.
While working with these light roasts I'm...
The addition of the manometer to my ViaVenezia, along with watching a couple vids of Neapolitan baristas utilizing spring lever machines, has resulted in modifications to technique. Previously I was using my flow control to pre-infuse a bit, and then running the shot for 23-28...
Not sure if this should be in Tips and Techniques or Buying Advice...
In my current case, it's a Baratza Forte AP. It's 10 years old at this point but just back from service/overhaul at Baratza. They also loosened the grind adjustment levers which is much appreciated.
After owning an Ascaso Duo for over a month, I just can't get a good pour from my bottomless portafilter. I am constantly getting channeling and inconsistent shots. Ive spent hours on youtube and this forum trying to figure it out and tinkering. I am also just...
I have been using a P64 with Mizen burrs (preinstalled from Option-O) and having a difficult time dialing it in for espresso. I'm primarily drinking lighter roasted coffees. I will RDT, grind, WDT, tamp for all of my shots. I have been pulling them on a Bianca so I can see the...
Basically, the trick is to feed the beans very lowly. This changes the distribution of the fines (less of), because there's traffic in the grinder... haha
I get visibly higher extractions, and the coffee tastes better. I'm getting more...
