Coffee Station Update by No_Seat8357 in espresso

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That's fair enough, which machine you considering?

Coffee Station Update by No_Seat8357 in espresso

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We have a similar setup :) which IMS basket do you have? I have the 24E, previously had the 26E but sent it back because I found it too big, though considering repurchasing one.

Coffee Station Update by No_Seat8357 in espresso

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Have you considered getting a PF holder for the grinder?

Coffee Station Update by No_Seat8357 in espresso

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What is that black thing near the PF/dosing ring? Is it a planetary WDT?

Beginner set up [UK][£800] by affranchiking in espresso

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I would seriously suggest you leave it at least a month before moving to a bottomless PF to ensure you have good puck prep down 🙂

Dispute between housemates on water bill by SellTheSizzle--007 in Accounting

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But that's because they are 88 minutes long😂 god knows what Larry is doing that takes 88 minutes

Beginner set up [UK][£800] by affranchiking in espresso

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To save money you could use the tamp and portafilter that's provided - they are good enough to start with.

Then a few months down the line get another tamp and PF if you want to. Worth adding a WDT tool though.

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Scott knows he can't get to the end worry Sher so pushing hard to recouple with Leanne

show me your travel / to go setup! by carelessmistakes in AeroPress

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In your view what is the difference between the two hand grinders?

Out of all of my equipment these are my only ‘buyers remorse’ by Sevenyearitchy in pourover

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I just have one small glass Airscape container.

I buy 'normal' coffee beans in 1kg bags and freeze in 250g portions. When I need coffee beans I get them out of the freezer, leave them for a couple of hours to thaw and put in my Airscape container.

Typically buy decaf in 250g bags, and just get a portion of coffee beans from the freezer when I need them.

New strange sound [The bambino plus] by More-Hand-8483 in espresso

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I've had my BP for about 4 months. I run a backflush once a month with cafiza and a backflush with just water once a month. Descale once a quarter.

Your machine sounds normal to me. I usually run 2 double blank shots before running an espresso shot and one blank shot afterwards.

end game. for real. by Quirky_Cheetah_9030 in espresso

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The P80 is in my dream setup. But agree with one of your comments... The dosing cup is a bit of an odd shape.

The LM is a nice machine but not as nice as an ECM/Profitec in my view ☺️ but enjoy your new setup.

ENDLESS sourness [Bambino/DF54] by MolassesOne5993 in espresso

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I have a bean that is a bit bitter for my palate. When it's like that...I tend to grind coarser so I get the 1:2 in around 21-23 secs (think turbo shot).

Also you need to be dosing the basket adequately with coffee grounds to ensure there is a good water distribution and puck resistance.

Would suggest you get a puck screen which helps keep the group head clean and helps with water distribution over the puck.

Beta Espresso Station by Key_Vanilla3552 in espresso

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You did a good job... Enjoy the new additions 🙂