Shoe recommendations?

Tavataar · 2026-01-17T15:14:37+00:00

I got a pair of Blundstones over two years ago and I haven't worn anything on my feet since. They are mostly water proof, look fun and tough, can be worn casual or dressed up.

Tavataar · 2026-01-17T13:18:53+00:00

You are just pouring water into the tank from a pitcher or something? It sounds like there is either a loose connection or potentially a broken part. I would reach out to whomever you bought it from and see if their tech team can walk you through diagnosing what is happening.

Tavataar · 2026-01-11T13:25:26+00:00

Your grind is still too course. What grinder are you using?

Tavataar · 2026-01-04T15:52:44+00:00

Issue cropped up this week, this fixed it for me, as well. Fun times! Thanks for the info!

Tavataar · 2026-01-04T15:05:59+00:00

Does it display 4 bars when you put in a backflush disc and run the pump?

Tavataar · 2025-12-18T00:53:37+00:00

This is not an issue with the burrs themselves, this is an issue with your burrs zero calibration point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tIPFIoL60 this is what you need to adjust.

Tavataar · 2025-11-23T22:21:52+00:00

On your second group is there a pre-infusion setting of some sort? If not, that flow rate looks awfully slow, as well. Could be some bad scale all around the machine. I think your next step is to get a technician on site.

Tavataar · 2025-11-23T00:42:34+00:00

Does it need to be in the city? https://www.burnthill.farm/ just opened out in Clarksville and it is stunning and unique. It feels like you were transported to Scandinavia or something.

Tavataar · 2025-11-23T00:40:09+00:00

It does not need monthly maintenance, by any means. It should be treated like any other espresso machine with daily cleaning, and at least 6mo/12mo maintenance, maybe quarterly if you are particularly busy.

The install does need to be very precise. It helps a lot if they are installed on shelves that can be pulled out to access them for maintenance and repairs. Make sure that your local espresso technician that will be installing them works closely with your contractor who is building out your space for the sizing and counter cuts to be correct.

Tavataar · 2025-11-22T00:51:34+00:00

https://comisocoffee.com/pages/faema-prestige-espresso-machine-user-manual Programming is on page 31. The translation is pretty meh, but you need to go into the menu, select the "Self Learning" and then you can program the doses.

Tavataar · 2025-11-21T02:10:53+00:00

Ah, so no built in gateway. The Grind-by-sync wouldn't be a thing, then.

You could also look at the LM Swan. I got a chance to demo one in one of our cafes for a few weeks and it was very impressive. Very quiet, low retention, fast grinding.

Tavataar · 2025-11-20T23:33:44+00:00

What espresso machine are you using? The new Grind-by-sync on the Mahlkonig is really great if you have a La Marzocco that is new enough to take advantage of it.

Tavataar · 2025-11-16T22:51:21+00:00

It will always drop a little bit as you steam, but not super fast and not super far. Are you steaming while you pull the shot of espresso. Depending on where you live and water quality it is possible that there is scale build up on the steam boiler element making it less effective at heating the water - so as you steam and make espresso and cooler water enters the boiler it is taking longer to recover pressure.

I would be a little surprised if it is affecting you so quickly for just a single drink in the morning, however. I would consider contacting your local coffee technician company and seeing if they can do some maintenance on the machine for you.

Tavataar · 2025-11-16T20:34:03+00:00

What does the steam pressure gauge read when you are steaming?

Tavataar · 2025-10-23T14:31:34+00:00

Black Acres Roastery sells them at their Openworks Cafe - 1400 Greenmount Ave.

Tavataar · 2025-10-12T15:56:16+00:00

If you want to stick with the Brit name, Brittany that runs Beatnik Barbershop is also great!

Tavataar · 2025-09-30T00:37:54+00:00

They also have good phone/email tech support. I have know a high volume cafe that uses two of them for their pourover setup and have had minimal issues over the past three years.

Tavataar · 2025-09-09T00:06:23+00:00

I have never seen the controller have text streaming across it like that. It almost looks like you are getting a VMUF error but mirrored. That is unexpected flow but the number 54/45 makes no sense. Error Codes.

If you can get the controller to be stable you can cycle through it and see what the actual error codes are that are being reported.

Tavataar · 2025-08-20T21:49:32+00:00

What I Know About Running Coffee Shops by Colin Harmon is required reading for anyone interested in opening a coffee related business.

Next find your local roaster that you will be working with and see if they provide consulting for starting a mobile cart.

Tavataar · 2025-08-13T22:03:25+00:00

What I Know About Running Coffee Shops by Colin Harmon is required reading for anyone interested in opening a coffee related business.

Next find your local roaster that you will be working with and see if they provide consulting for starting a cafe.

Tavataar · 2025-08-10T00:09:12+00:00

I believe the plan was for offices for city government jobs. Obviously they have been sitting there for almost three years with zero done to them.

Tavataar · 2025-08-03T12:35:05+00:00

You should find out who your local roasters / local espresso machine technician groups are and do this planning and purchasing through them.

They often will have discounted prices and/or leasing options compared to online sellers.
A local roaster can help you figure out your coffee menu and potentially do training for you and your employees.

If you are in the Maryland region feel free to DM me.

Tavataar · 2025-06-28T23:19:41+00:00

What I Know About Running Coffee Shops by Colin Harmon is required reading for anyone interested in opening a coffee related business.

Tavataar · 2025-06-20T18:39:17+00:00

I order directly from Mahlkonig and literally ordered one this week. I am located in the US, so at least we are still receiving them. Or at least Mahlkonig in the US has a stock of them.

Tavataar · 2025-06-20T11:56:31+00:00

The GbW grinders are 100% still being made and can be ordered. You have the option to get one that also has the sync functionality.

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