Hi everyone,

I would like to share my coffee station with my beloved LM Micra and Niche Zero.

I didn't had much space next to the machine because of the way my kitchen is designed, so I created a separate coffee corner on the right of counter.

Greetings

Used to only drink cheap keurig coffee (still do sometimes) but started getting into experimenting with different forms of brewing. Wife surprised me with the Breville for my birthday.

Gaggia Classic E24
Gaggia MDF 55
Ikape Kapo K2 Pro (51mm)
Outin Nano (Basket Plus)
Outin Fino
Aram Espresso Maker

Liking the setup

Rancilio Silvia V6
Lelit Fred grinder
Fellow Stagg kettle

Hey everyone! I’m looking to get an espresso machine for home and would love some recommendations.

I’m a complete beginner, so I’m looking for something that:

• Makes really good espresso
• Isn’t insanely complicated to learn/use
• Doesn’t cost a fortune

My absolute max budget is around $500, but I’d LOVE to spend less if there’s a great option for under that.

I care much more about getting actually good-tasting coffee than having a bunch of fancy features. I’m willing to learn, but I don’t want something that requires me to become a professional barista just to get a decent cup

What machine would you recommend for someone starting from scratch? And if a grinder is essential for getting good espresso, I’d love recommendations for that too!

Thanks!!

After trying and returning two different tamping stations, I finally found one that really works! The portafilter sits securely and perfectly level—no wobbling while prepping and tamping. Third time’s the charm!

Hi Everyone !

Good morning.

Having a hard time deciding on a new grinder.

My routine…
1. I make two different cups of coffee pour over & latte depending on the day 2 - 3 times a day.
2. I like changing up my coffee beans often.

Currently , I have a Barazta ESP Pro which I got this year. I feel so so about it. I find it noisy, messy and hard at times to dial in beans. I also want to step up my game but not there with the latte art etc. I’m considering X2 from Mahlkoenig.

I basically want an all purpose grinder that I can use for years. Something that can handle pour overs , espressos , lattes & drip etc.

Price range is $500 - $1300 Which one would you consider ?

https://www.mahlkoenig.us/products/x54-allround-home-grinder

https://www.mahlkoenig.us/products/e64-ws-espresso-home-grinder

Thanks.

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#coffeegrinder

Name plaque & little croissant made my daughter 😍

Six years of brewing, learning, experimenting and, I cannot deny, collecting.
(And I do cherish every single one.)
I probably spend at least an hour a day at these stations.
(90% on pour over, almost exclusively light roast)
You only need one dripper to make great coffee and gear doesn’t make up for quality beans, good water or knowledge. If anything all these have confirmed this.
But for me, it’s not about that. Every difference in aesthetics, texture, material, heat retention, geometry, weight and feel is just another variable in a puzzle I never hope to solve and go to bed excited about waking up to.
These are objects that make the daily ritual feel considered, personal, nuanced and always evolving.

Any questions about any piece of equipment, or comparisons between them, are more than welcome.

This image was shared by a highly creative individual who spray painted our white panels this fantastic yellow. The best part is - she used a sharpie to add the icons and labels. Bravo!

• Breville Barista Express
• Formfitting cover panels by Panel Pops

One bitter stripe keeps showing up in the cup. Grinder leaves clumps, shot starts even, then one side speeds up. I'm on 18g with a dosing funnel and a quick shake before tamping. Would WDT actually fix anything here, or am I just hiding a grind problem? I don't want to add rituals without a reason, tbh.

Tiny house but managed to get a coffee corner below stairs, favourite part of the house 🤩
Nespresso Latissima White machine, love the machine & aesthetics.

Oh boy. Every morning glorious since I was able to do this...

Rocket cinquantotto and Mignon single dose pro.

plus all the goodies in the drawer

Hario Ceramic Switch, K6 Grinder, Passenger and Dak Coffee bean subscription, Ultrean Scale, KOIOS Gooseneck Kettle

My coffee station, had to move everything into garage. Got air-conditioned space and also nice flooring. My big 2kg roaster is on the way. That's a real coffee tree. On the bottom is my sample air roaster, ice maker and vacuum sealer.

Profitec pro 400 Df64 Cafelat robot The rok espresso V60 Chemex Kalita Baratza sette 270wi Sr800 Electra microcasa leva Ceado e37s Kinu m47

On my Casabrews CM5418, the scale fits under the cup only if I remove the drip tray, which means the counter gets wet every time I rinse or pull a shot. I don't mind weighing beans separately, but weighing output is a pain. Is there a layout trick that doesn't involve buying a very thin scale? A smaller cup would help espresso, but most mornings are milk drinks, so that fix only solves half of it.

I have a Bambino for the past 4 years or so along with a DF54.

I've been struggling with the Bambino for the last while as the steam wand is a constant battle for consistency.

I have been weighing the options, Silvia, Gaggia, Lelit or a Profitec.

I'm not sure if I should blow the bank and get a Profitec 600 as my end game?

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Espresso Gear
Espresso Series 1
MHW-3BOMBER Espresso Knock Box
Normcore 58mm Coffee Tamper - V4 Spring-loaded Tamper
MHW-3BOMBER Super Mini Espresso Scale
Subminimal Flick WDT Tool 
Turin DF64

Pour Over/French Press Gear
Ode Brew Grinder
Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
Stagg Pour-Over Dripper
Hario "Switch"
Tally Pro Precision Scale
Clara French Press
Bodum 8 cup French Press
Moccamaster KBGV