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Hand Grinders and Chi Gong

I like using a hand grinder to grind my espresso beans. It's like Chi Gong (wax on, wax off), it makes a fine grind and it gives me somethi…

Started by Michael Levin

0 Sep 29, 2012

Using an Inox 18/10 Espresso Maker

I just got this Inox espresso maker. How do you use it? I looked around on the web, but it's not clear. All the pieces appear to be there…

Started by Michael Levin

1 Sep 29, 2012
Reply by Michael Levin

The same old grind

Not! There are several elements you need for good coffee: 1. Beans 2. Roast 3. Water 4. Grind 5. Brew All of these are pretty important, bu…

Started by Michael Levin

0 Mar 11, 2011

Cimbali and Why I Love Espresso...

I sent Behrang a link to an espresso machine on eBay that I thought he'd like because it is 1) a very good machine 2) looks like potentiall…

Started by Michael Levin

0 Jan 16, 2011

Espresso grind - coarse of fine?

Partsguru Ed Harris, you recommend a coarser grind and not tamping the grounds much before making espresso. I tried it and wound up with ex…

Started by Michael Levin

0 May 24, 2009

What's the correct temperature for my Gaggia Espresso?

I just descaled my new (used) unit and checked the temperature. You can see the readings in the photos I took by clicking here. The steam…

Started by Michael Levin

4 Feb 19, 2009
Reply by Michael Levin

Advice requested on purchasing a used espresso maker

I found several espresso makers for sale, used: 1) RENEKA Commercial Espresso expresso Machine "I received this commercial machine in a tr…

Started by Michael Levin

0 Feb 17, 2009

Unknown Starbucks Barista part and Krups GVX2 rating questions

I have a Starbucks Barista espresso maker. I use it with a Krups GVX2 burr style grinder I bought from the Costco ($50). You can see in th…

Started by Michael Levin

3 Feb 11, 2009
Reply by Michael Levin

How do I clean my espresso maker?

I've heard that vinegar is not the best cleaner to use when descaling your espressomaker. I also just read that citric acid is a good subst…

Started by Michael Levin

1 Feb 9, 2009
Reply by Edward Harris

Ask the Coffee Guru

Ed Harris is our resident "coffee guru". Ed is knowledgeable in not only coffee brewing, but an expert coffee machine technician. We can be…

Started by Michael Levin

0 Feb 9, 2009

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