I think I have this sort of figured out already but need some confirmation if someone would kindly oblige.
So, there are a number of great "commercial" espresso machines on the market at/around the $2,000 mark. I'm looking for a machine that is porta
I have a Hobart 3430 that I am restoring. I was wondering if anyone has been down this road before or could connect me to any resources that might unlock this machine for me before I get carried away with a screwdriver. Many thanks!
so i hooked up my first semi-auto machine today. actually my first machine ever. its a refurbished 3 group 85 series la san marco. my issue is that im getting air through my group heads when i turn any of them on. Ive tried everything that i know h
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I'm ready to install a GB/5 (two actually) and I am interested in finding out what an average installation price would be for a third party.
Thanks for your help
Read more…Can anyone recommend any resources to find date of manufacture for a Linea based on the serial number?
Read more…Can anyone help me get the settings right for my Santos Silence grinder. I've tried every setting and my crema still looks like crap. Not to mention tastewise
Read more…Dear Colleagues, I am buying a Mythos grinder and a Victoria Arduino Adonis and I would like to use the bottomless portafilters. Can you please let me know what are the advantages of using them? Grazie Giovanni
Read more…Has this product been dropped from the line at Hario? I can't find it on their website, and a few stores that show it are all out of stock. Wassup wit dat?
Read more…i am just new and zero for coffee and you may laugh on my queries found to be silly but please reply seriously. i opened a discussion titled 'barista with/without a machine' few days back,and thanks to all those who replied and who couldn't. all most
Read more…Hi all, have a nagging little problem...the overhead lighting in my shop does not work it's way to the operational side of our espresso machine very well. Not an issue when the sun is up and we're getting lots of ambient light, but visibility to the
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I just started refurbishing a lemon of a 1997 Brasilia Portofino. I've take the boiler out and completely apart and given all the fittings, copper lines, and the boiler itself a few descale baths and have a question.
When I took everything
Think about it; your shop might be replaced by a stovetop steamer and a hand-grinder paired to a Mypressi Twist. It pulled a couple of unbelievable shots, and a string of just plain good dependable spro. Real espresso, too. Tiger striping and fleckin
Read more…These days, the concept of freshness has made its way to the top of the list. With so many shops grinding per order, does it make sense to use grinders that have dosers? As far as I can tell, the original intention of the doser was to give the option
Read more…We just switched from our Super Jolly to a Robur and it's been really great. I usually have pretty good control on my dosing, but tend to overdose a little more often with the Robur. I'm guessing the best way to combat that is going doserless? I gues
Read more…My cusinart bells and whistles drip maker wont turn on...dead.
The Hot Pink Marzocco on the cover of Specialty Coffee Retailer this month is stunning! What color would your espresso machine be if you could choose? What other customizations have you seen? What crazy customizations can you think of?
Read more…Wondering how often folks power off their espresso machine. Unfortunately, I don't have a "user manual" for my Xeos Conti machine, so I don't have any idea what they recommend.
Suggestions?
Read more…I won't name any names, but I just had my second horrible experience with a well established travel mug supplier. Lost orders, graphics that rub off, rust stains, bad service, etc... Anyone have a company they recommend. (In Canada if possible but s
Read more…Read everything about both, we've always used Vita-Mix... but all of a sudden I have this uncontrollable desire to blend my cell phone.
Would like to hear comparisons from Blendtec users.
This past Christmas 10's of thousand of people received a pod machine....I am trying to find out the brewing temp of the most popular...I know Bunn brews at 200 degrees..Can I get some help please..Do you think the K-Cup and others are a fad that wil
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