Planning on upgrading equipment in May, and am deciding on a new set of grinders and looking for opinions. So what do you guys think and why? Mazzer Robur E? Mazzer Royal E? Anfim Super Caimano? Other? For info we go through ~30 pounds of espresso
Read more…Hey all, currently our cafe in Newberg is working with an espresso machine that does not quite meet our standard. I am looking for a used espresso machine with 3 groups and at least 2 boilers. I am framiliar with La Marzocco, so preferably I would l
Read more…So we got a three group linea in the shop, we fixed it up a bit (allot) and it runs great. . . . Except this one issue i have with it. There seems to be not one bit of pre infusion happening. The shots start pouring at 2-3 seconds! In my experience w
Read more…A question for the group - do you agree with the idea that you shouldn't clean coffee stuff with dish soap? I know that commercial cleaners like Puro Caff, Caffeiza, etc work better, and that's what we use at the shop. But at the house I personally
Read more…Hi! I'm looking to buy a new espresso machine for home and am having a hard time finding the psi (bars, atmospheres?) info for different machines. I've got a Starbucks "Barista" machine and was thinking about replacing it with a "Rancilio Silvia". Fr
Read more…Hey all, I know people have argued the pros and cons of both flat burr and conical burr grinders for espresso.... Can anyone here with experience with both provide some insight as to their preference? Thanks!
Read more…I am new to the industry and really don't know that much about espresso machines in general let alone home espresso machines. I have to picked out two that I like, the Francis Francis x5 and the Starbucks Barista (complete opposite machines in my opi
Read more…I recently picked up a La San Marco SM 95 It had previously been sitting in a basement collecting dust for at least a year and a half. I brought it home and noticed it had a really funny smell... I think it was probably REALLY rancid Coffee oils. I
Read more…I need to stop my hot water dispenser from dripping on my espresso machine. I am very handy and careful. I have a lamarzoco 2 group. I am not sure what I will need. Is there a gasket ring or something that will resolve this problem? suggestions?
Read more…Hey everybody, we have the dial on a customers Swift adjusted all the way fine and the burrs are new. In the past I remember there being an option to change the dosage timer inside. Anybody have detailed instructions on that?
Read more…So i picked up a really clean super jolly timer and would like to convert it to a manual. Do I just need to replace the main switch-on/off dial-or is there more to it? Also, when I got this grinder, the two screws that hold this switch to the body ha
Read more…I have a customer who is experiencing grinder woes... She recently purchased a Capresso Burr Grinder (not sure which model) and every time she grinds espresso it ends up clinging to everything except her portafilter. (I bite down on the urge to tell
Read more…Hi. My shops got two Mazzer grinders--one a Super Jolly and the other a Major Royal. I'm learning about general care (diassembly/cleaning/reassembly), but was curious about ..the grease substance on the grinder? if it's wise to really deep clean that
Read more…Hi, What size and shape of steaming pitchers should I be looking for? I want to be able to experiment with latte art eventually... Thanks for your thoughts!
Read more…Ok I've heard through the espresso machine discussion that a good grinder is a key factor to a great espresso. I have a burr mill grinder that is small and does the trick, so I think. I've noticed that my coffee taste better using the burr vs. the bl
Read more…Kind of equipment related.... more product related than equipment, oh well... I've seen advertisements for it all over the place but I can't actually find a retailer to buy it through. Any help, anyone? And also, if anyone has tried it, what did you
Read more…I need to make a gelato case purchase, Now! if I'm to catch the end of year sales. I've narrowed my list down to 2 units. I've gotten several price quotes and the only thing I don't know is the reliability and maintainability of the units. Which do
Read more…Seems to me that most shops use a Bunn or Grindmaster and I'm just looking for input on what seems to be not just most common, but the best. I would guess that Ditting would probably lead the way, but I'm just curious what products and companies I sh
Read more…So at the shop I work we are getting more and more into latte art and for just plain necessity purposes we need new pitchers. I was thinking about surprising the baristas with some really good grade pitchers, with good art spouts. I have done a fair
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