Still cookin' with my Expobar!

About a year ago I replaced the control panel because the wiring slightly melted. And I just got my second gasket replacement.
Our new favorite coffee is Counter Culture (several espresso blends are good). I finally got my spouse to get used to lighter roasts.

just got back from a week in Barcelona. I didn't have a lot of free time, but I could not find good coffee. Good to be home.

Whole Latte Love Buzzopolis Whole Bean Espresso

When I first tried Buzzopolis when I received my Expobar Office a few years ago, we loved it. I just tried Buzzopolis again, and I think it's a tad too dark. An espresso shot is pretty good, and you can taste the berry hints, but I find there is a slightly bitter foretaste.

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Why is the Buzzopolis bitter? What should I change on my Expobar Office control? And ideas?

Enjoying a cup of Peets espresso forte "drip" made from 3 oz hot water and 3 oz Aeropress extraction.

Gaggia MDF Coffee Grinder

I've owned this for about 13 years. I grind about 1 pound a week for espresso (latte). I clean out the crud about once a year or two. Last year I left the machine running to grind a bunch for a camping trip, and it filled up and stalled the machine, which killed the fuse. Fairly easy...

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Just for ethical reasons, I tried some 8th continent soymilk in a latte with Peet's Espresso Forte roast. Okay, could have been worse.

Expobar Office Control Espresso Machine

I've used this machine for about 3 or 4 years now - not really sure. It has been trouble free and consistent with two exceptions: it runs hot after warming up. I replaced the thermosyphon flow restrictor in hopes that would solve it, but it didn't. In restrospect I should probably have done...

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