Hi, all. Does anybody have any experience with the Electra Belle Epoque series of espresso machines? The owner of our shop (I'm the barista manager) is going to buy a new machine soon, and being a fan of old-timey objects, he is considering Elektra's
Read more…There are numerous ways to do everything in the world of espresso. That being said, I just wanted to take a survey on how everyone backwashes; tools, chemicals, times, technique,screens on screens off, your little trick that makes your life easier. I
Read more…I need to get ahold of a pressure guage for an Astoria Argenta 1 group machine. Could also use an on/off knob & single spout porta filter. If anyone has an astoria laying around that's not working & would like to sell me these parts, it would be much
Read more…hey all, i installed my new (to me) 3 group semi-auto gb/5 tonight, and while the shots were pulling fine, the vacuum breaker on the steam boiler continued to hiss at a medium volume until i shut the machine off and bled the pressure off. does the ga
Read more…I am looking for a "nice" used Diedrich Roaster. For those who have used the Diedrich IR series, how do you like them? If you have one for sale, PM me... Outlaw Coffee Roasters
Read more…What do you think is essential equipment for a coffee shop? I am looking at a list from a company that has a coffee house package, and I am not sure I want or need some of this stuff. I know the espresso machine is a given, but what else? What piece
Read more…This is the new Synesso Hydra 6 Group at Proud Marys in Australia. Such a beast. To see more photos click my review on the place. Hope you like it. Oh & the coffee was amazing!! http://www.beanhunter.com/cafes/review/proud-mary
Read more…Anyone know of a dispenser system? I'm looking for either a soda type gun or something like a beer tap to mount on top of the bar so we can eliminate baristas bending over to get milk from an under counter fridge. I know Intelly is useing something l
Read more…Looking at these two brewers to buy, but unsure which one to go with. Any Ideas?
Read more…which of this models more suitable for cafe ( daily making about 200 cups espresso) Appia Compact (7.5 ltr) Appia 2 grp (11 ltr) Aurelia 2 grp (14ltr) Please advice
Read more…anyone know of any old roasters in need of repair? Would like to buy a old roaster at a good price.
Read more…Hi... I am in the process of closing out a lease for a coffeeshop here in Oakland,Ca on a shoe string budget. Can anyone help me find leads for a refurbished commercial espresso machine for sale. Two or Three heads, LaMarzocco brand would be great. A
Read more…I know this is way out in left field but... http://thatcoffeeguy.wordpress.com/ Could be really interesting, although I have no means to make it happen... -bry
Read more…Is anyone out there using an Elektra Nino at home or in a commercial environment? I'm interested to hear about the quality and how it holds up vs. Mazzers, Compaks, etc. From what I gather, it has some benefits over the Mazzer E series, with the tiny
Read more…I went to last seminar in London to become brewmaster, I learned a lot of things that arnt on line, becouse in my country we dont serve filter in bar only in hotels for breakfast, Is there anyone with GOLD CUP on line and how did it help you. I bough
Read more…Hi Everyone, For some reason, every time I try to lightly clean the grouphead on my Oscar, it creates this problem where the portafilter will no longer lock into place securely. I'm pulling my hair out! I've carefully inspected the rubber gasket, and
Read more…Anyone have a suggestion about getting overly tight and partially stripped flathead screws out of the grouphead of an Aurelia? I'm a pretty strong guy and cant physically move them out so I'm presuming there is a work smarter not harder way to do thi
Read more…Stoelting SF144-381 Size:22x38x31 Weight:446 Gently used in our Espresso Drive Thru to make Mocha Granitas, Espresso Shakes and Soft Serve Ice Cream. Over $16000 new. High Capacity, Counter-top, Combination Soft Serve/Shake Gravity Freezer, with tw
Read more…I have heard and read the pros and cons to both form factors and am having trouble with filtering out what is more functional in the real world and what may be "market-ecture". Is one better for measured dosing vs bulk grinding? Your insight and ex
Read more…I think we talked about this a little while ago on here, but I couldn't find the discussion. Why exactly did we come up with the magic formula being 58mm for a PF? All that I can recall is someone said, "I remember hearing or reading somewhere about
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