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Both are at the lower end of the machine spectrum, but the La Pavoni can create more nuanced shots that the Gaggia. The Gaggia, on the...
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Still searching for someone to service my boiler. The asbestos is no longer an issue. The heater bolts shear off instead of unscrewing...
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Welcome to the forum! More espressoisti in Surrey is a good thing!
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Interesting thread. There was a time when I used Bodum Pavina glasses exclusively. Then a friend mentioned that they insulate so well...
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Most roasters seem to consider "Italian" to mean dark roasts with low-end taste. In my experience, most Italian cafés use medium-dark...
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I remember the precise day I had my first coffee.
It was 1989 and I was riding my motorcycle from Stuart, Florida back to Knoxville...
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I love stroop waffeln but was surprised at how poorly they go with espresso. Odd, that.
Waitrose shortcake biscuits are what I use...
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I have had much success with vintage Dienes (PeDe) grinders. The only trick is to find one with the correct burrset. One is typically...
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Coffeechap - Londinium 1, Cremina, faemina, caravel, lapavonis, elktra microcasa, VA athena
DavidBondy - Londinium 1
Systemic Kid - LI...
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The 1970 Cremina is restored, although it was partly in bits when it was brought to life from the recesses of a Swiss shop.
The 1979...
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It is normal for the OPV to make noise constantly once the temperature is up to operating range. If it is open during heatup, there...
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How true!
I have owned my Cremina long enough to know everything about it, all its sounds and nuances. The Club is similar to the...
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I could not resist.
I nearly bought a Club while living in Switzerland. It was at a Saturday market in Vevey, but I knew I...
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Smart man. It took me a few years to figure out how important group head temperature is.
1. Fresh beans equates to more crema as noted...
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Good advices.
The only thing I would add is consider getting a Eureka Zenith 65E. The Zenith is more expensive than the Mignon, but a...
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My first lever was a La Pavoni. Then again, I was after the James Bond aura from the beginning of Live and Let Die. The La Pavoni is a...
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I wish I could help more, but here are a few ideas in case you did not already consider them.
• It is important to use some form of...
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aFiercePancake commented on the thread
HG one 2014.
Congratulations on the HG one!
Remember to distribute the grinds if you are not already doing so. I was not used to mixing them up and...
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It is always worth checking with Francesco to see if he has spare parts for sale:
http://www.francescoceccarelli.eu/ricambi_eng.htm
He...
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The Werkstatt PF is currently out of stock but will be made again. It is a small organisation, but their products are very good...
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Has anyone found a good, constant supply of Brazilian Santos in the UK from a good roaster?
Thanks!
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Hello all-
I thought about posting this to the Technical forum but thought I would start here.
I would like to make a temporary...
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Hello all!
Typical line-new to this forum but not to espresso. My first espresso machine was a cheap Krups that served well enough...
