We've had our Breville Barista Express (BES870XL) for 10 years now (purchased in Jan. 2014) and started using distilled water in it, exclusively, in Sept. 2016. And, in all that time, we have never had to replace a single part. We never have to descale. We just run a cleaning...

Hi gang, i've had my breville for some time now and really like it. Today i got a bottomless portafilter (online) for it. The portafilter goes on well, no issues.
I tried to make a single-shot with the stock single basket that came with the machine. I'm using Lavazza Oro beans....

Fellini shot GS3 MP.

I'm unfamiliar with what this would do. I understand its performed on a lever machine.
is it possible to replicate on a GS3 MP and would i want to? I'm curious.

Thank you, any thoughts are welcome.

I've been using my ECM Puristika for a few months now and really love it. I do notice that every time I clean my portafilter, there is a residue, maybe caramelization, on one side of the naked portafilter basket (always the same side). I wonder if this is normal. Am I over...

I want to specify that I am an absolute beginner here, for years I used a Nespresso machine then abandoned as I didn't like the aluminium of the capsules coming in contact with the hot water/coffee, then I had a deLonghi Magnifica S for a couple of years and recently I got a...

Wondering whether grinding decaf direct from frozen has a positive impact on taste. I have afew questions if you have interest in this topic.

Do you grind your decaf beans direct from a frozen state? If so how does this impact:

- the grind?

- the pour, from beginning to end?...

I am still inconsistent at steaming milk (1 hole wand, Breville Barista Express). Would switching to a more powerful machine like the Barista Pro with a 4 hole wand make it any easier to steam milk and allow me to be more consistent?

Or is it just me needing a few more years to...

Any suggestions on making decaf turbo shots, ideally for medium dark decaf in a milk drink?

What are the best recipe and profile parameters?

I use a Decent, so feel free to share a Visualizer link.

I'm getting great tasting decaf in a milk drink using Luca Frangella's latest flow based Decent profile. But my straight shots are not as good: not enough body and maybe a tad bitter. My ideal straight shot (or a cortado) is somewhat ristretto with lots of strength and lingering...

Welcome tips for making thick meringue consistency cappuccino microfoam with Oatmilk. I'm using Oatside Barista. I'm actually not interested in the latte art for this style of cappuccino. Just the thick foldable foam. A traditional cappuccino with 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk and 1/3...