la marzocco are still the only high quality brand providing drip free, clean and ergonomic portafilters for distribution and tamping without mess – even now mid-way through 2021! This is surprising as clean work at speed is so important both at home and at work for baristas who care. Why is La Marzocco so good? … Read more
grind adjustment: Setting the distance between the burrs dictates the particle size The closer that the burrs are set from one another, the finer the grind, the further from one another, the coarser the grind, similar to a standard pepper grinder. How do you adjust grind particle size? Grind Adjustment: Setting the distance between the … Read more
When making espresso, you usually want nine bars of pressure, or nine times the weight of the pressure at sea level. “Espresso has a long history, and the best espresso is extracted at nine bars” Stephen tells me. To gain some perspective on this, think about pumping up your car or bicycle tire. What is … Read more