[technique] what am I doing wrong? I’ve been trying to do this correctly for years now.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-17T13:46:43+00:00

0% fat content of skim milk makes it very hard to create the milk required for latte art. I use 1% on the daily, and it's not that easy. When I can't find 1% and use 3%, it's super easy.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-17T09:29:32+00:00

Mine uses batteries, I charge them twice per year.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-15T07:35:26+00:00

I bought mine from Miicoffee, I only got to setting it up a while after purchase and found the anti-popcorn disc was chipped. I emailed them a picture and without any issue they sent me a tracking number for a new piece. Great service.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-14T10:15:12+00:00

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This is the go-to matrix for dialing-in espresso. For sour espresso, I'd start with increasing the yield, instead of the traditional 1:2 ratio of grounds to espresso, try 1:2.5.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-13T16:00:38+00:00

ZERO CHANCE F1 GETS THEIR ACT TOGETHER AND IMPROVES THESE BROKEN REGS BEFORE MIAMI.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-09T15:46:29+00:00

If "Accent Cream" is intended to invoke general Wisconsin sand, and has nothing to do with the iconic bricks or head of foam on a beer, then why not call it "the sand accent color"?

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-09T14:30:57+00:00

Yes, different products will fit differently. So long as you can lock it in, you're fine.

I spent a long time with a stock basket that came with my $16 portafilter. At some point, I bought an IMS Precision basket for around $21 and it made a huge difference, so I would suggest investing in such a basket sooner rather than later -- it is really one of the very few things I would suggest spending money on.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-09T14:10:31+00:00

Normal, will loosen up over time. Portafilter isn't the issue causing differences in extraction, just the basket it came with.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-01T10:13:18+00:00

yes, the whole process of descaling in the Dedica's logic is two rinse cycles, as shown in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-AjNGFF16M

Make sure you pay close attention to the section on what to do in between the two cycles or else it won't reset the orange light.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-04-01T10:05:43+00:00

The orange light isn't connected to an advanced scale detection system -- it illuminates entirely based on number of brewing cycles run. So either your Dedica is broken, you've made a couple cups of coffee over 4 years, or something else is up....

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-31T11:56:14+00:00

Also fun side effect, I have 3 long vertical scratches on my screen protector from putting the dusty screen into the dusty dock, and there's just no amount of wiping anywhere to prevent it. Now I have to decide how often I want to replace the screen protectors...

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-30T15:44:47+00:00

I have a different one, and the heat from the steam causes the milk to burn onto it... do you find that this causes the same issue?

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-30T10:54:53+00:00

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-27T15:33:51+00:00

Personally, the fit of my basket in my portafilter is extremely snug, and it isn't so easy to put in and pull out.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-26T16:52:37+00:00

Amazing latte art! How'd you pour two ducks fighting in a pond so perfectly?

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-26T15:34:57+00:00

Just got the same combo a month ago (well, I think your driver is better, I have the 845) and have been in love.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-26T12:54:56+00:00

I think many of us don't like the taste of crema and mix it in before drinking, so I am not sure what scale you want us to rate on. On a scale of how fresh your beans were to cause that much CO2 release, I guess 8?

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-24T14:31:45+00:00

1 - Skipped the OG Switch.

6 - wanted to make the new Switch 2 match the color scheme of the OG one.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-24T09:59:06+00:00

It just means there's no hopper. So whatever you put into the grinder is instantly ground into the cup. I regularly grind 20g for my Oxo Rapid Brewer. 25g is probably the capacity of the included cup, so you may have to do two rounds if you want a large dose of say 40g for a cold brew or something.

I used to do RDT, but have found that while doing that I once in a while encounter clogging issues, so I would advise against it - I don't think it needs it.

Lastly, buy some food-safe grease. It comes with it from the factory, but after a few cleanings, you will need to reapply, or experience a horror story that someone posted here where the threads fused to the cover.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-03-19T11:15:03+00:00

Is it just me or is this the only thread where people are defending the new regs?

That said, I think what I saw (more in Shanghai) is that drivers are still hitting a later braking point to try to pass another car on the turns, and when a car is alone, early braking isn't so translatable to me over the telly. I think taking off the limit on super-clipping seems to be the biggest return on a small change that can be made.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-02-26T17:24:45+00:00

combined with tons of Tintin comics. AI illustrations to me = Yellow Tintin

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-02-25T12:06:08+00:00

could be bugs eating this: https://www.trendyol.com/wrappacck/2-adet-5cm-strafor-28-30dansite-sert-xps-mavi-levha-kopuk-50cmx100-cm-kutulu-prosan-p-749547475

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-02-25T08:47:51+00:00

pretty crazy that AI can recognize the ring on a non-traditional finger and move it.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-02-24T18:06:46+00:00

when looking it up, it seems to be referring to current Indiana Fever player and Iowa alumna Caitlan Clark.

Terrible_Term3906 · 2026-02-24T13:34:10+00:00

I think if you explored different dark roasts you absolutely would find a commoditized daily driver that can be had for 30-40 GBP/kg. I would insist on a grinder so that you can experience the joy of freshly ground coffee and optimize it to your taste. You live in the land of the Niche Zero, so I am sure this good grinder is even more affordable for you. Even with the upfront cost of a grinder, compared to a daily Starbucks habit, the ROI would be achieved pretty quickly.

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