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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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E61 Thermometer vs Pressure Profiling Gauge for HX Espresso Machines

by Neto » Yesterday, 11:31 am

Now that we have the option to buy pressure profiling for standard E61 units, I am wondering if it would be worth eliminating the thermometer for the pressure gauge... Maybe the best option for HX machines would be the E61 thermometer...

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Looking for reasons for a worsening extraction

by romaen » Apr 13, 2019, 10:51 am

Hello!

While extracting (with a bottomless portafilter) I have spots in the basket, where it seems that no coffee flows through + it "sprays" a bit. No matter how good I prep.
I didn't have this issue in the past (even with less...

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The $2.50 WDT tool - revisited - let's see yours

by Tonefish » Jul 26, 2018, 7:48 pm

So I wanted to quietly post this to just to give it some company, but "the system" made me start a new one so here goes. I think his looks better but I think I had more fun making mine! :wink: It's also a whisk conversion. If you...

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Is tamping needed with distribution tool?

by cpro48609 » Mar 22, 2019, 11:02 am

I wanted to try more of a 'lungo' type of drink this morning instead of my usual Americano. I heard you usually grind a little coarser and maybe tamp a little less when pulling a longer shot. I didn't want to change my grinder setting so I...

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Making your own blend from bottom of the bag coffees?

by Technobuyer » Apr 18, 2019, 9:46 am

Today I was nearing the bottom of the bag of a local blend I really like, and I also had about the same qty of Lean Hammer. I like them both for different reasons, and as they were both nearing the bottom of their bags, I just mixed them...

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Sweet crema video

by fransg » Apr 14, 2019, 2:53 pm

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Tips for Extracting Espresso at Low Pressure

by Jake_G » Apr 17, 2019, 10:20 am

Greetings!

Life is a funny thing. It really is.

As mentioned elsewhere, I a once-in-a-lifetime, too-good-to-be-true and otherwise generally amazing deal on an early GS/3 AV. This machine was assembled over the winter of 2007-08, and was...

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