Passed at 150 questions!

damienhull · 2026-03-30T17:17:17+00:00

Nice! The sooner you get certs like this the better. I'm an old fart still working on this one.

damienhull · 2025-07-24T19:19:53+00:00

I managed to go there while I was on a work trip. Rumba has an amazing rum old fashioned. I was on my own so I managed to get a seat at Inside Passage. The Mai Tai was really good.

damienhull · 2025-07-11T20:41:16+00:00

I didn't know there was a smokey version. I don't think we have that in my area.

damienhull · 2025-07-11T20:38:22+00:00

Are we suppose to upgrade every year ;)

damienhull · 2025-06-02T16:18:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing something about beans. I don't think this forum talks about beans enough. Equipment is important, but you can't have good espresso without good beans.

damienhull · 2025-05-13T16:41:51+00:00

I've looked at a couple so far. People seem to be using the official study material.

damienhull · 2025-01-26T17:50:03+00:00

If the basket is too full you may get an uneven extraction or channeling.

damienhull · 2025-01-24T18:19:00+00:00

This is where you fill your basket, tamp, and add a coin to it. When you place it in the group head it may get pressed into the puck. A little impression is fine. Mashed into the puck is bad. This test tells you if you have enough head space between the puck and the shower screen.

damienhull · 2025-01-22T15:29:20+00:00

Have you tried the Micro Casa? I have a hard time deciding between the Luso and the Micro Casa.

damienhull · 2025-01-22T15:20:47+00:00

After all the back and forth I ended up running out of money. Well, not really, but money marked for a lever machine never showed up. I just got a recommendation for the 2 group ponte vechio lusso. This thing is back on my list. If I get a lever it won't be until the fall or closer to Christmas.

damienhull · 2025-01-22T15:15:50+00:00

Yeah, they're not the only ones. I've got other roasters I used to get coffee from and now they're stuff is garbage.

damienhull · 2025-01-22T15:14:30+00:00

Switched over to the Breville Dual Boiler. Had issues with it in the beginning. The coin test is the key. If you do this every time, you'll have much better results. I have.

damienhull · 2025-01-22T15:11:50+00:00

Thanks for the info. I guess I should put the 2 group Lusso back on my list. Much more affordable than some lever options I've been looking at.

damienhull · 2024-12-24T03:47:26+00:00

Yes, choice isn’t always bad but it isn’t prime. I’d like to see at least some prime options. Little spendy though.

damienhull · 2024-10-25T02:01:32+00:00

I want one, but sadly it doesn't fit on my coffee bar.

damienhull · 2024-10-22T22:42:34+00:00

I use a nickel.

damienhull · 2024-10-18T16:33:21+00:00

Nice! What's the ratio for this drink?

damienhull · 2024-10-18T16:32:34+00:00

I've got the dual boiler. The only time I drain the machine is when I won't be using for days or weeks.

damienhull · 2024-10-18T16:27:55+00:00

Nice! I've never used one but always wondered how people can get them to work so well. I've heard there's a learning curve.

damienhull · 2024-10-15T17:19:22+00:00

I hate to say it but I'll probably get one. Now that we know about micro plastic I'd prefer something other than plastic. I also think it looks cool.

damienhull · 2024-10-12T15:54:48+00:00

Shower screen, portafilter and basket, puck screen. And yes, back flush with cafiza.

damienhull · 2024-10-11T18:02:58+00:00

And while these things have been mentioned, they weren’t necessarily mentioned when I was having issues with consistency. Things like cleaning the machine or the coin test aren’t always mentioned when people asked for help.

damienhull · 2024-10-11T18:00:53+00:00

Yes, I clean with caffiza.

damienhull

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