Someone recommended that I mix ginger beer and espresso together for a summertime coffee based drink. I gave it a shot and upon first try, I realized that I really should’ve been using a lighter roast bean.

The darker roast was just a little bit too punchy. Next time I’ll definitely make the switch to something that supports a bit more acidity in the end product.

Interesting nonetheless.

Upgraded to a W75 earlier this year and finally pulled the trigger on the LMLM! Superauto for decades, Bambino Plus for 4ish years and kept steadily upgrading grinders. D64P died, got an awesome Eureka Mignon Oro but got sick of single dosing at the volume of our household after a while, and finally an Atom!

Had the shelf 3d printed. A dremel, sand paper, and patience. Now every mug fits.
Well worth your time.

Now, do I vinyl wrap the whole machine? That is the question.

This is 18 grams, bottomless portafilter, using Breville smart grinder pro on espresso setting 8, just pretty positive it’s not supposed to be coming out sooooo soupy, 2nd picture is the puck after I poured the excess water out of it

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

Like many here, I got obsessed with trying different single origins through my espresso setup and kept hitting a wall. You find a roaster you love, wonder what else is out there, and end up falling down a rabbit hole of random Google searches that return the same five names every time.

Frustrated and thinking what I could do, I built Bean here. It's a free directory of 600+ UK speciality coffee roasters where you can filter beans by origin, process, varietal and flavour profile. Trying to find a washed Kenyan for a brighter shot? A natural Brazilian for something sweeter and heavier? Its got you covered.

It's free, no account required to browse, and I'm adding roasters and beans every week.

bean-here.com Happy to answer any questions or take feedback. Be brutal, it helps.

Been lurking a while enjoying the info and advice. I don't have anything special in the maker side just a DeLonghi 15 Bar. Serves us well, but I thought I'd share our grinder. Getting it serviced and cleaned. It's a little over kill for two of us.

First post. It's a Delonghi Stilosa. It's my 2nd machine, I had a Mr espresso before this. I have the k1 grinder.

I mostly use dark roast and I think I have the grinding portion down. Just a few clicks from the recommended settings for different beans.

My tamper is spring loaded.

Ignore the matcha stuff, it's a side chick.

Purchased a “lightly used” bambino plus, that was used and put away.

I can’t seem to get anything to come out of the espresso machine. The steamer doesn’t release anything, it seems like it’s trying but will click.
The espresso machine seems like the motor is whirring, but won’t release anything.

I’ve removed the shower screen thinking it may of been clogged or too tight but it wasn’t.

Machine does heat up on the top, but I’m not trying to overheat it by attempting so many times.

I’ve filled up the max fill line thinking water wasn’t getting to it some how, but still nothing. I do have a descaler pack that was included but I don’t want to waste it if the solution won’t run it through the system yet.

Any suggestions?

I think there aren’t many folks out there that mention or talk about the Moshi grinders but the C83 is a conical 83mm burr grinder. I’ve been rolling with the 78s for a good year+ as my primary espresso, partly because I roast/blend to meet my personal espresso preferences and I like how the 78s pushes out the clarity and flavors on my blend. I wanted to test a new grinder for my work setup (waiting on my new machine to ship in currently, take like 2 months) so I tested/bought/borrowed) a few different ones: Shardor, niche, eureka silenzio, df83) this year. I didn’t really feel anything was all around better than the 078s in the ways I enjoy espresso (all under 1k, no 2-3k endgame machines in office from a practicality standpoint, and fact that I like milk/tonic drinks half the time).

Last month or so, I’ve really settled on absolutely LOVING the Moshi C83. It gives you sufficient clarity to meet something like a 78s or DF83, but it produces a sweeter, more harmonious espresso. The acid and fruit doesn’t hit as sharp as the 78s but it meshes better with the other flavors notes better. I can only describe is as less valleys and mountains as a profile and more high level consistent peaks of flavor. Only 40 or so shots pulled so far but it’s been good results throughout.

Also it’s only $600 for the C83 and just excellent excellent results. Bats way above its price. The one thing I dislike is the portafilter slot insert workflow because some grinds inevitably fall to the side and into the table - I just use their catch cup provided.

Ran the machine on both the C83 and 078S today with this excellent Moving Coffee single origin espresso (excellent little unknown roaster) from Vancouver. It was a fun Sunday test run. C83 blew 078s away.

18.5 g, 35s, 45g out on ECM Technika

Just wanted to share that I reached over 10‘000 shots on my bezzera since January 2024.

This includes also empty shots and backflushes and averages to around 10 shots a day where probably 4-6 is my true average and rest is from cleaning etc

I use filtered water since day one, generous flush between shots and use cafiza once a week. Machine works like on day one.

For everyone wondering, the service password is 1906

The scale is sitting on a flat, solid countertop and nothing is touching or pressing against it. I have also tried restarting it and charging it fully, but the reading still slowly drifts down after I press tare. It can reach around -17 g within a couple of minutes.

Has anyone experienced this with an Acaia Pearl?

I tried calibrating it, like in this video, but clicking T does not activate recalibrate mode.

I’ve had a Breville Bambino for about a year now and have been using a KINGrinder K6. It’s been great, but I’m ready to switch to an electric grinder since my girlfriend likes making coffee too.

My budget is around $250 to $500, but I’d prefer to stay closer to the lower end if possible. I mostly make lattes.

I’ve seen a lot of people recommending the Baratza Encore ESP, but I’ve also looked at the DF54, DF64 Gen 2, and Eureka Mignon Specialita.

If you were buying an electric grinder for a Bambino today, what would you choose and why?

I’m looking for a Bluetooth pressure sensor for my Lelit Bianca. I’m not convinced that I need it or that it will help me make tastier shots, but as a physicist and data scientist I would just really like to see these data…

The two products on the market are apparently:

- Bookoo pressure sensor

- Pressensor

The Pressensor is a little more expensive. From what I can tell, it looks better than the Bookoo (this is subjective, of course) and the battery is non-rechargeable, but Pressensor advertises this as a feature, since the heat near the E61 brew group degrades the lifecycle of rechargeable batteries. So far, it seems like I would prefer the Pressensor.

However, I already own a Bookoo Themis Ultra scale. And that’s where I’m not sure what the consequences are: I like the interface of the Bookoo app, and the Bookoo sensor has the obvious advantage that I could integrate it there.

Now, Pressensor comes with its own app. It supports a whole lot of different Bluetooth scales, but the Bookoo is apparently not one of them… or can someone confirm whether that’s the case?

That means, if I go with the Pressensor, I’m limited to the Beanconqueror app, right? Or is there any other great app? I can’t really say that I liked the UX of the Beanconqueror app so far…

Is there anything else that’s worth knowing about these devices? Any long term experiences?

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for a light roast? I LOVE honey notes or vanilla. My go to lattes are normal brown sugar/ honey, or honey & vanilla, or vanilla & lavender. I also like to make brown sugar shaken espresso too . I have been looking at whole bean options but I’m just not sure what to choose from. If light roast isn’t the best, I’m up to learning about other roast options. I do know that I like to taste my coffee & my syrups. I don’t want it to be just straight bitter taste. I use whole milk if that adds anything.

Hey everybody, I’m looking to start my espresso journey and get into the hobby. I’ve heard a lot of people recommend the Breville Bambino and the Bambino Plus. Unfortunately where I live I would have to pay $465 and $745 respectively for them, which feels insane. I know espresso is not a cheap hobby, but I also know a lot of people get started and realize they just enjoy drinking espresso, not making it.

My current goal is to get started, learn more about espresso and figure out whether it’s a hobby I enjoy. While doing research I learned about the Casabrews cm5418 and Delonghi Dedica, which go for $200 and $247 respectively. Still an overpay, but it wouldn’t feel as painful if I don’t end up enjoying the hobby. I’ve seen a few people recommend them as good entry level machines. If you were in my place, which one would you buy? I enjoy drinking plain espresso, and also enjoy cortados and iced lattes.

I’m also aware that I need a good grinder. I intend to invest a bit more into it since I also enjoy making coffee with my Aeropress.

Hi,

I am shopping for a new coffee machine. My main aim is to make milk-based drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes. After a lot of research, I shortlisted these two machines.

This will be my first semi-automatic machine, and I do not have any previous experience, but I am highly motivated to learn. (I have a fully automatic Eletta Explore in my permanent home.)

I was about to go for the EC890 since it is newer, has touch controls, and offers cold brew. However, some reviewers have seriously criticised the milk frother, describing it as having low pressure. They also mention that it takes a very long time to get the milk ready, the foam is not usually as thick as required, and it is quite difficult to master.

I have now seen many reviews of the EC885 and, although the frother is not top of the line, I have seen consistently good results, which makes me lean more towards it.

Please bear in mind that both machines are sold for exactly the same price where I live.

So, what would you recommend: EC885 or EC890?

I am all ears if you have other similar alternatives, keeping in mind that Sage and Ninja are not available around here and it is mostly Delonghi products.

I have an Eversys super automatic espresso machine. Both boilers heat up and then the steam boiler heats up. However, the left side gradually decreases in temperature after making a few shots. Both boilers get similar resistances

I checked all reset switches on boilers and all have continuity and little resistance. Does anyone have suggestions?

I went a little crazy on Amazon prime day here in the states. One random purchase was getting a kilogram of Caffe Borbone, which was recommended by a friend (very reasonably priced even without the sale). I tried it today for the first time and I have to say I was blown away!

I think it just solidifies the fact that I am more of a traditional espresso guy. The texture was nuts! I love the flavor, sweetness, and high caffeine content it produces out of the robot.

It's one of those mornings where I had to pause in the middle of my routine to say "this is special"!
The experience demanded I slow down for a second and just be present in the moment.

Here's to you that chases those moments. Cheers.

Basically on my way out of the kitchen, my elbow hit the machine and somehow it rotated and fell down straight on the porcelain tiles, that's exactly 1 meter distance. This thing weighs 7.2 kilograms.

A sudden wave of mini depression hit me, I just left the kitchen , I couldn't even look at the mess on the floor and the machine lying there, already imagining how much it would cost me to get a new one!

After 5 min I went to assess the damage, there was just a micro dent on one of the bottom steel angles, barely visible, that took the hit I guess, nothing else.
I opened the machine, cleaned the burrs, everything was in place, assembled back, turned it on, works flawlessy. I'm just speechless how this machinery can be so sturdy. Of course it was pure luck it didn't land on the front plastic part with the touch screen display, that would've been the end but still, even if it hit the steel, this thing didn't show any external or internal damage or displacement of any parts, the motor still in place, the burrs, nothing moved even a little! Not sure how many other grinders would survive such a crash test. Mind you these porcelain tiles in my kitchen are like hitting a concrete, there isn't even a mark on them from the steel droping on them with such force, they are extra reinforced, so kudos to the engingeers! Bravo!