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Does Wacaco really produce hot espresso (and how)?
Does anyone use this amazing apparatus?
I'm wondering if you can pour cold water in it and get a hot espresso (which, well, should be hot by definition)? If so, how does the heat come about?
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Delonghi Specialista not brewing anymore
The filter of my Delonghi Specialista coffee machine was clogged when I used it last and the machine stopped working since. The gauge went in the red when it happened and then dropped suddenly.
The state of the machine:
Doesn't get hot and…
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Overview of common pipe dimension and threads used in espressomachines
Is there a good lookup table for universal espresso parts and common pipe dimensions?
I have been servicing some entry level espresso machines and noticed a lot of similar components (Francis Francis X1, Ascaso Arc, Saeco Starbucks Sin006, Krups…
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How suitable is a glass pot for making Turkish Coffee with milk?
I'm looking into Turkish Coffee and it looks very appealing from a flavor, caffeine strength. and cleanup perspective.
I was considering one of the electric machines to boil, but it kinda seems like they have a very short and harsh boil. So now I'm…
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Can a stainless steel moka rust?
I've been using a stainless steel moka for the last couple months. A fee days ago some spots started to appear (I believe after putting it on the stove without water by mistake). Is the pot rusting?
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Coffe for cocktails?
What coffe is suitable for cocktail use? How strong should I make it? I only have an "ordinary" coffe machine (I don't know the english name), but its similar to this:
In this set-up you buy already grinded powder from the store, and fill it up…
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What temperature should brewing coffee from ground beans be reheated to?
I have not been able to find any answers to this. Does anybody know?
When I originally heat the brewing coffee from ground beans, the temperature is the boiling point of water as recommended but if I reheat to the boiling point of water again I have…
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Damaging effects from water in pre-ground coffee container/funnel DeLonghi ecam550.65sb?
A relative of mine accidentally poured water into the pre-ground coffee hole/funnel. Is there a risk of things getting damaged? I know someone has asked this question for a Magnifica S, but I have a ecam550.65sb which might have different effects.…
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Is there any possibility to get a cup of Single Origin coffee when you grind Blended coffee beans?
Blended coffee is mixed by several different kinds of coffee beans while Single Origin or SOE coffee uses only one type. Given a background where you bought a bag of blended coffee beans and now trying to grind it by yourself for a cup of morning…
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What's best median between grinding coffee beans every day or the whole bag at once so that it stays relatively fresh?
I recently switched from buying pre-ground coffee to whole beans and I am grinding it myself at home for a French Press.
I know that grinding coffee every time I want to make it would be the freshest way to enjoy it. However, this is time-consuming…
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How Long to Steep French Press Coffee for the Perfect Brew?
Steeping time is the period during which your coffee grounds and water mingle in your French press, creating a brew that’s bursting with flavor and aroma. It’s crucial because it directly affects two fundamental aspects of coffee: flavor and…
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How much caffeine is extracted from roasted ground coffee beans?
What is the percentage of caffeine extraction when brewing coffee? In other words, how much of the caffeine in ground coffee dissolves in hot water? Is it correct that the degree of extraction is between 90% and almost 100% with whatever brewing…
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How is Budan espresso machine?
I am a home brewer looking for a good manual espresso machine. I was quite inclined to a Breville one, but it exceeds my budget.
That's when I came upon a Budan espresso machine. The design and build of this machine looks great, and it has a better…
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Can you help me troubleshoot a DeLonghi BAR32?
The problem is when I put coffee grounds in, it drips very slowly, it used to come out as a stream.
water comes out with the coffee holder off
water comes out with the coffee holder on with no coffee in it
I am using the same coffee I always use…
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Delonghi ecp3420 spraying water when pulling shots
I have a delonghi ecp3420 that sprays water when pulling shots, usually when I grind fine, not always, I use IMS Precision 16-18g FilterBasket with a 51mm bottomless portafilter and a
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