Below is a collection of this forum's most popular topics. To nominate a thread for inclusion in this list, please post a reply to this message. Remember to check the Resources page for other references.
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...
So I have been experimenting and learning and going thru a lot of coffee!
when you start a new batch of coffee, how many shots does it take you veterans to dial in the taste?
I have a horrible image of trying to make espresso for guests, and they end up watching me burn thru all...
Hi everyone, my 12 year old has gotten into espresso and latte art in a big way recently. He's started his own YouTube channel and put up a video of how to make a good espresso and pour a latte art swan.
He asked if I could show you good people, so here's the link!
He was a bit...
I picked up a bag of Caffe Lusso Yirg and started dialing in. My fourth pull I made some progress. I pulled 33 grams in 31 seconds from an 18 gram dose, at 199 degrees with 6 second pre infusion in a VST 18 g basket.
Had an amusing observation this morning. For whatever reason (don't know what I did wrong, I was pretty sleepy) I pulled the ugliest bottomless shot I've seen in years on my Robot this morning. It had sort of a super spritzer, a really fast channel that never did heal until I...
