Interesting new tamper. Non English video but you will get the idea. Also read more here

Just received my new Monolith flat MAX and conical MC4. Not sure how to properly season them. Some people say we need at least 15 kg of beans for each grinder. Where do I get 30 kg of beans? Secondly, should they be good beans or just anything goes?

Right now the taste of my...

most baskets hole patterns are not edge-to-edge (the unifilter might be the exception). so essentially there is a wall of coffee along the edge that when water passes through does not have a direct exit and needs to migrate inward to reach an exit path. This essentially means...

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Lelit Bianca. The only think I'm still not completely sure about is temperature stability (within the shot) and temperature repeatability (shot-to-shot). Does anyone here with this machine (or a similar dual-boiler E61) find either of these to...

I understand that an HX machine has a single boiler, usually on the steam side (I think) and somehow the heat gets to the other side to brew espresso. The boiler is pretty self explanatory. I called one of the retailers to discuss selection of a new espresso machine but they...

Here are two screen shots of two different roasts of a Guatemalan bean roasted on a Cormorant. They are very different roasts but both seem to have a similar defect (maybe baked but hard to say.)

Does anyone have any advice on how to improve it or things to try? I am...

Hi All,
Question :
Does a bigger burr size compared to smaller one with the same geometry improve the quality in cup? Considering maybe both are the same type of grinder, very similar burr geometry and both aligned properly (ie. Eureka 55mm specialita - 65mm XL/Zenith - 75mm...

Hi all

Id like to do an experiment with my La Pavoni which requires me to disconnect the p stat entirely.

I saw this video:
In it, he has two configurations:
1. A setup with 2 separate p stats set differently
2. A schematic where the dual switch can select either going...

Hello, at work we have a nice espresso machine, however I am not sure the portafilter basket and tamper fit correctly. It's taking a long time to get help from the work facilities so thought I'd try here. I've attached an image of the basket. Not sure if the tamper is too big,...

I'm looking into buying a new espresso machine.

Since I only drink milk based beverages such as Cappuccinos or Flat Whites, except for maybe occasionally Americanos - but never Espressos - one question is whether to spend extra money for PID. Note that I almost never make more...

I am still trying to dial her in, which is a slow process given my once-a-day-ish cup and my lack of experience in general. I took a few pictures of the process of cleaning up the grinder and the mods I have done.

Here she is right after I got her. The hopper was cracked in...

I'm getting closer to finding my recipe , but there are so many possible variables that it's hard to now which one to adjust I think I'm pretty close with my dose, grind level and base temperarture. I have a Gaggia Classic with PID and changed all the other changeable parts and...

I have a Weber EG-1 and I have been using the Core burrs for straight espresso (light medium and dark) for 12 months now with great results. I have a set of the Ultra burrs and would love to hear from anyone who has used them for espresso. Very interested in your experiences,...

I've usually associated dark chocolate taste notes with over extraction, but I'm wondering if they can indicate under extraction instead? At least once I've gone finer in grind and it's reduced chocolate, not increased it. Maybe this was just a better brew and it was...

For the last five years we have been using the Bonivita coffee brewer with an 8 cup Chemex (kone filter). Unfortunatly, the Bonivita is dead and we are looking for another brewer. We considering the following:

1. The Bonivita, does make a good cup of coffee, has good features...

I was just doing some work on a new-to-me machine and was reminded how much soft jaws that actually grip but don't scratch chrome or distort bolt threads just make things easier.

These are a Knipex 10 pliers wrench with added semi-hard plastic jaw protectors. The wrench...

Really really enjoying this Guatemalan Coban coffee as a SO espresso. Choosing it every morning of late.

If you haven't order from Hacea I suggest you try them. Especially if you roast 1lb at a time as you can just cut the bag and dump it. Also they fully support Artisan Plus.

Hi I'm new here. But I have enjoyed these forums for more than a decade. In fact, my first proper grinder and decent machine were informed by discussions on HB.

Now, have anyone thought about something like this?
- I seem to have fatal issues with my espresso machines every 6...

I've been experimenting with restricting the rate of beans flowing into the 64mm burrs of the DF64.

Why??
Originally intended to reduce the propensity for extra-fine grind settings to pile up in the burrs and choke the flow. I've also observed grinder 'reflux', where...

Hi everyone,

I am new to using an espresso machine and still learning the techniques. I tried to make an espresso with my Breville barista express but I could not get any crema and the coffee came out very watery.
Here's my setup: I used 18g of lightly roasted beans, double...