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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...
This is just my opinion. I'm sure plenty will disagree. This is just what I would have told myself when I was starting out, but updated as if I was starting out in June 2022. Your mileage may vary.
Where you should spend your time and resources, in order of importance:
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....
