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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...
My main tamper is has a 58.35mm flat bottom base. It works well and I really like its self-leveling mechanism but I still sometimes get donut channeling. I normally make single shots, not sure if this would be an issue with double shot baskets, as I hardly use them (nor want...
I recently purchased a new and unmodified ek43s to use with my Linea Mini and pour over. The Linea doesn't allow for much manipulation to take advantage of lower flow or pressure shots. I typically like to focus on medium roast single origin coffees and...
I'm quite a fresh owner of a Niche Zero and a Sage/Breville Dual Boiler 920xl. I have little but more than nothing experience in the espresso world. I spent a few hours with the setup already and think I'm kind of 75% there. I get some decent tasting espresso out...
I know you guys have seen so many of these posts from a newbie (about 7 weeks) because I've read as many of them as I can digest. Doing the fire hose with YouTube videos and the wealth of FAQs and guides posted here. I just need some guidance to get an enjoyable espresso shot.
I'll start by saying that in the 11 months since I bought my Profitec 600 with Flow Control it has mainly stayed in a position providing me with roughly a 7.5ml/sec water debit. I haven't really actively used it more than a handful of times. It seemed like each time I did start...
