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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...
Currently figuring out and ideal solution for softer water on my upcoming espresso machine. Chicago water supply is one of the hardest in the country around 8 gpg. Renting so not looking for a full system install. Distilled($2 gallon) + Rpavlis water would've been my solution...
second time posting here. I use a 1zpresso j-max and Breville Duo Temp Pro, and recently I've been slowly descending into madness. Let's start at the beginning.
About two weeks ago I bought some coffe from a new roaster, among which a washed castillo, medium/light...
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...
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...
