There's very little information on it here, especially when it comes to comparing with the Ikawa offerings. I hope we can start a discussion and maybe be lucky enough to have Australian users provide feedback on their units. The thread I found here was pretty short.

The short version: I'm currently using a Breville Infuser and hitting its limits, so I'm looking to upgrade to a machine that I can happily use for the foreseeable future.

About me:

I mostly brew light-to-medium roasts, often at a longer extraction ratio with a long...

Hi

I have 2 grinders Comandante without redclix and 1Zpresso k-plus

Comandante is 30 micron/click
K-plus is 22.5 micron/click

When I use same coffee same output in time and grams for espresso
Comandante is 7 clicks * 30 micron = 210 micron
K-plus is 30 clicks * 22.5 = 675...

Hello, I understand the 2 machines are quite different. I am a newbie by comparison to most here. I have been a manual lever guy looking to add to the hobby. What drew me to the LM GS3 MP is the heritage, the aesthetics, reliability (I hope), and the conical valve. The Decent is a...

Looking to possibly upgrading my grinder. I have had a Mazzer Mini for about 15 years. I have no complaints with the Mazzer except I single dose and I don't like the retention.
Therefore, I am thinking an upgrade is worth pursuing. My budget is up to $3500.

Any suggestions are...

Hi all- I'm holding out hope to eventually snag a Lagom P64 or the new Acaia orbit, but in the meantime I find myself without an electric grinder.
I'm considering a Mazzer Super Jolly with a short hopper. The new version claims 50% less retention and easier access for burr...

Hi, I'm searching for a new compact hand grinder for backpacking & travel to replace my worn out Porlex. I'll be using it for Aeropress, Clever Dripper & Pour Over and have narrowed it down to either the Timemore Nano or 1Zpresso Q2 as both will fit in the barrel of an...

Hello,
I am having some issues satisfactorily dialing in Onyx Monarch. Pulls are either a little fast (22 sec) or almost choked, then a little fast. In the cup the pulls are quite tasty, but I know this roast can be better and I just can't seem to hit the sweet spot. I think the...

This is one my first San Marco machines. It was purchased as part of a larger lot of machines from my friend Francesco in Rome for a fair price. This particular machine was originally from Venice. The exterior is in really nice condition, although the red colored panel has rust...

This was just announced,

More about the machine here:

Here's the full spec sheet:

Apart from the redesign, the most notable upgrade is the water sensor that measures the conductivity and hardness of water as it enters the machine.

Hi All:

This thread is a place to post photos of your rare coffee collectible items. Maybe you have a prototype lever espresso machine, or a rare document, or a first-run item that later sold many units. This is for that first-year Cremina in original condition, or ... show us...

I am interested in starting to roast my own coffee beans, but have some reservations about it. I was hoping some experience home roasters could validate my reasons for doing this and address my concerns...

The main reasons I am interested in starting to roast are
1) Despite...

Hello,

Finally got a box of different fancy aquarium drop tests.
This is what I have:

So, total hardness is within fancy recommendations, but bicarbonates are all over the place.
There are many softening and mineralising devices, but not so many dealkalisers....

I will be ordering a GS3 MP. After seeing the maintenance documentation regarding ownership after 6 months and a year, should I follow the maintenance checklists if I'm using the machine daily for mostly light use? Maybe a shot or two a day? I plan to run the machine for roughy...

Using an Europiccola post-mil, Niche Zero... medium-light roast... Current bag of beans is just starting to be less nice but there's still some in it. (Next bag is in the mail, arriving in 2 days, and will take a week to show its true colors).

Just from following preinfusion &...

I currently have a Baratza Virtuoso that I use strictly for pour over (V60, Origami w/kalita filters, and Chemex). I was looking to upgrade my grinder and was thinking about the Ode, but then decided on a good hand grinder for portability reasons since I bring it to work with...

Hey all, I just purchased a synchronika, and purchase some new burrs for my 14 year old rocky. as I was changing the burrs, I realized I stripped one of the screws on the bottom burr years ago and I think I forced that memory from my mind. I drilled it out, and replaced both...

I'm wanting to mount my new HG-1Prime on a wood board for stability and mobility. I haven't been able to figure out whether the board needs to be bigger than the existing footprint of the grinder to improve stability and if so how much bigger. I've seen the clip on Craig Lyn...

I've finally had it with the office super auto and have decided to get an espresso setup. My office is architecturally stunning but about as sound proof as a tent, so I've decided to go with an open boiler lever and a portable hand grinder (such that I can go to the stairway to...

I stupidly forgot to close the steam valve on my Cremina. The next day, the smart switch kicked in, steaming away and draining the boiler while I was gone. Thankfully, the overheat safety switch shut off the machine. I hit the bottom plate reset button and I'm back in business....