Reviews of coffee, espresso machines and grinders, how-tos, and resources for the home espresso and coffee enthusiast. Discuss barista techniques, get buying advice, and share opinions with other espresso fans. 2025-05-17T20:56:03-04:00 https://www.home-barista.com/forums/ https://www.home-barista.com/roasting/simple-artisan-stir-crazy-turbo-oven-setup-t98980-10.html#p1039499 JeffNYC 2025-05-17T19:47:21-04:00 2025-05-17T19:47:21-04:00

Well, I had already ordered a new Supentown...and..they don't make them like they used to! Took way too long to roast. Back to the Behmor and will keep an eye out for Smola or Skywalker

https://www.home-barista.com/roasting/more-useful-thermocouple-thermometer-why-not-t99454-10.html#p1039498 Bucash 2025-05-17T19:30:02-04:00 2025-05-17T19:30:02-04:00

In comparing IR vs probe, how much deviation or inaccuracy are we talking here? 1 or 2 percent or greater? I sometimes shoot an IR gun into my drum to hit the beans and because they are not black the temp I see is wrong? Am I even close?

https://www.home-barista.com/roasting/april-2025-roast-learn-t99227-50.html#p1039496 godlyone 2025-05-17T19:15:48-04:00 2025-05-17T19:15:48-04:00

I also liked the pink Bourbon significantly more I roasted it to 10% development, which was 1:06 after FC and only 6.6F above FC that corresponded to 12.4% moisture loss in the roast I really enjoyed it as light roast - give it a shot! Btw what's your recipe for that espresso? Looks yummy how many g in and how many out?

https://www.home-barista.com/buysell/malhkonig-x54-allround-home-coffee-grinder-t99463.html#p1039494 skyprinceton 2025-05-17T17:57:49-04:00 2025-05-17T17:57:53-04:00

$360 with shipping and handling Comes with an extra hopper 250g and extra dosing cup. In great and working Condition. Ran through around less than 10-15 bags of bean in its lifetime so slightly used. Includes a 250g hopper, 500g hopper and two dosing cups. Original box and all original accessories is there. {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} {image}

https://www.home-barista.com/buysell/hiroia-hikaru-v60-smart-coffee-brewer-t99421.html#p1039493 skyprinceton 2025-05-17T17:19:40-04:00 2025-05-17T17:58:18-04:00

price reduced

https://www.home-barista.com/advice/rip-van-winkle-t99462.html#p1039492 CoffeeMan9000 2025-05-17T16:36:53-04:00 2025-05-17T16:36:53-04:00

It is rather amazing how much advancement has been made in the past few years with regard to espresso. Coming back after an absence is a bit surreal

https://www.home-barista.com/advice/want-easy-button-espresso-machine-t99436-10.html#p1039491 CoffeeMan9000 2025-05-17T16:10:57-04:00 2025-05-17T16:10:57-04:00

I have read reports of bugginess related to the Decent, which would make it a non-starter. I would happily trade an easier experience for the potential for ultra good coffee

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/just-got-acs-vostok-1-group-pics-t86770-310.html#p1039490 Theophilus 2025-05-17T16:10:23-04:00 2025-05-17T16:10:23-04:00

Rejuvenating the thread to add a bit of info that may be useful to others. This morning, I asked Paolo if it was possible to completely disable the service (steam) boiler. You can certainly disable its heater using the control panel on the bottom, but even when I did that, the machine would pump water into the service boiler after I emptied it. Here is Paolo's response: So, the Vostok doesn't have a "feature" to turn off steam like other machines, but it's still possible in a roundabout way. FWIW, I asked the question to begin with, because I have two machines that I'd like to keep on 24/7 in the most efficient way possible. The Vostok makes...

https://www.home-barista.com/coffees/anyone-using-wonderstate-t97915.html#p1039489 guyy 2025-05-17T16:08:56-04:00 2025-05-17T16:08:56-04:00

Since last posting in this thread, i've tried a couple Wonderstate light roasts on a CT2. The Kokose Ethiopian worked quite well as espresso, at least to my tastes. I got the same flavors that were present in the V60 cups, just in different combinations and intensities. WS is no longer offering the Kokose. I post just to say that they can do lighter roasts quite well. I enjoyed the Kokose as much as the Compass Israel Degafa Wush-Wush that people were raving about last year

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/nurri-leva-sa-acs-recipes-for-fruity-coffees-t99411.html#p1039488 pilly_bilgrim 2025-05-17T15:50:47-04:00 2025-05-17T15:50:47-04:00

I've not gotten it yet, it finally crossed the Atlantic and is getting freight shipped from Canada. I'm eagerly awaiting it. This is super helpful and really great information. What temperature do you set your PID for those blooming shots? And for others, when you are pulling medium roast espresso blends do you back the temp and pre infusion time down? I like both medium and light roasts and alternate between them pretty often, usually making cortados

https://www.home-barista.com/roasting/i-bought-used-mill-city-roasters-mcr-1-reconditioning-advice-t98631-40.html#p1039487 CarefreeBuzzBuzz 2025-05-17T15:39:56-04:00 2025-05-17T15:39:56-04:00

Clarity is good, but even if fixed will you use it? A couple of us (aka my expert friend @Brewzologist) use the 1136. We rarely use it except when it's windy outside and have back pressure into the exhaust. If you get a new gauge, make sure its responds in a sensitive enough way to be useful. The original ones on the 500gram didn't. PS in terms of resale what about turning it into a sunflower. ok just kidding. I need more coffee for sure. Cleans up the front. Native American glove not included. {image}

https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/hyperaligned-baratza-vario-flair-58-why-not-fine-enough-t99433.html#p1039486 baldheadracing 2025-05-17T15:28:45-04:00 2025-05-17T15:28:45-04:00

FWIW, I calibrated my hyper-aligned Vario (w/steel burrs, Fort? upper grind chamber, etc.) to the old Fort? burr touch point of 1 Macro and the micro-adjuster in the middle (L). Due to adjuster overlap, that means burr touch at 2 Macro and the top of the range (pushing up the micro-adjuster with my finger from A Micro). I grind for espresso at 2 Macro and usually around D Micro. I never have burr touch, and I have never had issues grinding for espresso. Perhaps the thing to keep in mind is that the marker test is not the be-all and end-all of alignment. Any grinder - not just a Vario - can 'pass' the marker test and still...

https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/mhw-3bomber-f74-navigator-grinder-t99455.html#p1039485 Capuchin Monk 2025-05-17T15:16:50-04:00 2025-05-17T15:16:50-04:00

Maybe get another grinder? Given the price of those made in the same region, it wouldn't be hard to do I think

https://www.home-barista.com/advice/baratza-vario-w-versus-baratza-forte-ap-t99459.html#p1039484 Jonk 2025-05-17T14:56:19-04:00 2025-05-17T14:56:19-04:00

The build quality difference is minor AFAIK. The W+ is pretty good for pour over, but challenging to use for espresso. I think it's better to keep your espresso grinder on the side.. or perhaps look for something different like Fiorenzato AllGround Sense (I don't think the perfect option exists though)

https://www.home-barista.com/repairs/profitec-pro-700-slow-brew-pressure-ramp-up-t99461.html#p1039483 Ab95 2025-05-17T14:41:03-04:00 2025-05-17T14:41:03-04:00

Thanks, i think I'll cancel the order for now

https://www.home-barista.com/tips/trying-to-dial-in-first-espresso-not-happy-t99448-20.html#p1039479 OrvilleRooster 2025-05-17T14:03:26-04:00 2025-05-17T14:03:26-04:00

Don't be afraid of pulling it shorter and at lowish temp, like 15 in 23 out in 20-25 s at 85-87 degC. It sounds like it might be quite a dark roast? Otherwise, pull a middle of the road 15 in 30 out in 25s at 92 and then pull consecutive shots without changing anything, pull one short 15 in 23 out and one lone 15 in 37 out and try them side by side. Or make a salamishot

https://www.home-barista.com/roasting/rehydrating-coffee-beans-with-new-aromas-t99388-50.html#p1039478 yakster 2025-05-17T13:56:15-04:00 2025-05-17T13:56:15-04:00

Thanks for sharing, it's an interesting thread. I'll look for your updates

https://www.home-barista.com/grinders/option-o-lagom-01-discussion-t88461-1420.html#p1039476 roopaksuri 2025-05-17T13:51:41-04:00 2025-05-17T13:51:41-04:00

The more I'm using Lagom 01 after PCS, the more I find it such a worthy upgrade. I'm glad they are shipping it pre installed in new models. For older models, it's a no brainer to retrofit PCS. It sounds more harmonious, there are no beans bouncing around inside and you aren't worried about stalling issues. It may even lead to a more uniform grind although I can't perceive much of a taste difference before and after. For an even quieter operation, I suggest to add a wooden lid on top

https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/fellow-espresso-series-1-was-new-product-from-fellow-t99064-190.html#p1039473 Milligan 2025-05-17T13:05:55-04:00 2025-05-17T13:05:55-04:00

Covid taught the world a lot about having singular supply chains and/or just-in-time (JIT) supply strategies. Works great in good times but can destroy a company with any perturbations of the economy or world order. Sadly, small to medium sized businesses have a very hard time diversifying or competing with a broad supply. Fellow is stuck at that level where it's too expensive to make a product here and they grew their business with suppliers in China. The article mentioned they'd need a few years and millions in investments to come to Mexico

https://www.home-barista.com/levers/lapera-ds4-owner-experience-t99432-10.html#p1039471 SLC 2025-05-17T12:47:17-04:00 2025-05-17T12:47:17-04:00

Information from Lapera: The short list is stainless steel, copper and bronze. Strictly speaking however, there are quite a few other materials that are wetted by the water that ends up in a shot - which is not quite the same, again very strictly speaking, as the water that passes through the boiler, as the water paths diverge at the manifold. The real question is how long water is in contact with a surface and under what conditions i.e. flow rates and temperatures. Proportionally, from both temporal and surface area perspectives, the primary wetted material is stainless steel. A non-scientific "ordered" list from major to trace is below. The major wetted surfaces in order of surface area...