# Latest **URL:** https://baristahustle.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Mythos 1 grinder trouble](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/mythos-1-grinder-trouble/4015)
**Author:** [@cal94](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/cal94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/mythos-1-grinder-trouble/4015 "2024-05-18T00:01:31Z")
Mythos 1 grinder trouble. Hello! Our mythos 1 grinder will not stop grinding when turned on. It’s been taken apart and deep cleaned, new switch too just in case but with no luck. Any tips/help? Thank you🫶 --- ## [Basket for Fetco CBS-2111 XTS](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/basket-for-fetco-cbs-2111-xts/4009)
**Author:** [@Ivan\_Yaremchuk](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Ivan_Yaremchuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/basket-for-fetco-cbs-2111-xts/4009 "2024-04-24T20:00:36Z")
Hello there, community we make a batch brew at the coffee shop, using a fetco cbs 2111 xts and we use a plastic brew basket, but would like to change to a steel basket. What wire inside the basket would you recommend to… --- ## [Brazilian Farm looking for US Roasters Listing](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/brazilian-farm-looking-for-us-roasters-listing/4005)
**Author:** [@renatofap](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/renatofap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/brazilian-farm-looking-for-us-roasters-listing/4005 "2024-04-19T01:03:36Z")
Hello Everyone, I am the owner of a specialty coffee farm located in Brazil, where we produce high-quality (85 points) 100% Arabica coffee. We utilize regenerative farming techniques to ensure sustainability and premium… --- ## [La marzocco linea pb x](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/la-marzocco-linea-pb-x/4002)
**Author:** [@mangga88d](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/mangga88d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/la-marzocco-linea-pb-x/4002 "2024-04-05T16:14:54Z")
--- ## [La Marzocco Linea PB ABR Issues](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/la-marzocco-linea-pb-abr-issues/814)
**Author:** [@CRACK](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/CRACK)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/la-marzocco-linea-pb-abr-issues/814 "2024-04-05T15:49:16Z")
I'm in Austin, Texas (read; HOT) and am working in a small walkup café with window service. We're fairly high volume and are working with a new 2 gr La Marzocco Linea PB ABR - the one with scaled built in. I'm lookin… --- ## [EK Inconsistent grind](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek-inconsistent-grind/1951)
**Author:** [@AJK](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/AJK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek-inconsistent-grind/1951 "2024-03-06T21:19:25Z")
We use our EK43 for filter grinding only - batch, V60 and aeropress. Recently it had it’s burrs replaced and now we notice some inconsistencies with each grind, not matter what dial number it’s set to (22 dial). It has b… --- ## [My EK43 creates way too much fines](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/my-ek43-creates-way-too-much-fines/2191)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Chang](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Jimmy_Chang)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/my-ek43-creates-way-too-much-fines/2191 "2024-03-06T21:18:52Z")
Does anyone face the same problem while using EK? I have noticed our EK43 produce a lot of fines while I’m using it for batch brew and normally it is in the end of the ground. \[image\]\[image\] I have been trying to reali… --- ## [I’ve built an espresso recipe app (based on Matt Perger’s approach) and I’m looking for your feedback](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/i-ve-built-an-espresso-recipe-app-based-on-matt-perger-s-approach-and-i-m-looking-for-your-feedback/3986)
**Author:** [@danieldeichfuss](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/danieldeichfuss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/i-ve-built-an-espresso-recipe-app-based-on-matt-perger-s-approach-and-i-m-looking-for-your-feedback/3986 "2024-02-17T13:31:50Z")
I’m excited to share a project that I’ve been brewing - howtoespresso.coffee! As a passionate espresso lover, I’ve spent far too much time dialing in my shots and wasting too much coffee, because I didn’t do it systemati… --- ## [How to calculate Raw coffee price against newyork market price](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/how-to-calculate-raw-coffee-price-against-newyork-market-price/3950)
**Author:** [@Racco](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Racco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/how-to-calculate-raw-coffee-price-against-newyork-market-price/3950 "2023-12-22T09:03:58Z")
How to calculate the raw coffee price against the New york market price thanks --- ## [Sage Oracle Touch - frothing only works for first jug/drink](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/sage-oracle-touch-frothing-only-works-for-first-jug-drink/3818)
**Author:** [@brayash](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/brayash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/sage-oracle-touch-frothing-only-works-for-first-jug-drink/3818 "2023-11-23T08:14:58Z")
Hi all, I’ve searched for something similar, however anything relating to frothing tends to imply it doesn’t work at all. That’s not the case here - the first drink always comes out perfect. When it’s time to make the … --- ## [About Espresso Coffee Machine](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/about-espresso-coffee-machine/3924)
**Author:** [@purnelljack](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/purnelljack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 10:03am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/about-espresso-coffee-machine/3924 "2023-10-28T10:03:30Z")
Hello Guys, I am very excited to purchase an espresso coffee machine for my coffee shop center. There are lots of coffee maker companies that provide a quality model with the best features but I am confused about which … --- ## [Manual vs electric grinder?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/manual-vs-electric-grinder/3915)
**Author:** [@RL7](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/RL7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/manual-vs-electric-grinder/3915 "2023-09-23T14:45:06Z")
Hey - does anyone have a POV regarding manual vs electric grinders? How much should I spend on a grinder if I want to get close to coffee shop level coffee? I don’t mind going manual if it means that I am savings a sign… --- ## [Curtis Brewers - anyone using customized settings?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/curtis-brewers-anyone-using-customized-settings/970)
**Author:** [@brabuse430](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/brabuse430)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/curtis-brewers-anyone-using-customized-settings/970 "2023-09-19T16:34:00Z")
Let's talk about Curtis brewers. Since most people are using Fetco's, are there other Curtis users out there? I'm also wondering if anyone is using their own programmed settings, or just the standard out of the box set… --- ## [Is this forum still active?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/is-this-forum-still-active/3907)
**Author:** [@Boren](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Boren)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/is-this-forum-still-active/3907 "2023-09-16T15:36:06Z")
There are very few discussions and most of them are from years ago. It’s also not linked from the main site. What am I missing? --- ## [Negative values on scales from a La Marzocco Linea Pb](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/negative-values-on-scales-from-a-la-marzocco-linea-pb/3821)
**Author:** [@Kuba\_Gor](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Kuba_Gor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2023, 9:33am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/negative-values-on-scales-from-a-la-marzocco-linea-pb/3821 "2023-09-16T09:33:53Z")
Hello! Our café recently got a brand new La Marzocco Linea Pb 3 group machine. Pretty early on into its use, the scale underneath the third group started to read negative values while in use. We programmed it to mass mod… --- ## [Setting up coffee business without running water](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/setting-up-coffee-business-without-running-water/3896)
**Author:** [@LombokCoffee](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/LombokCoffee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/setting-up-coffee-business-without-running-water/3896 "2023-08-10T05:46:12Z")
Hi there, I am setting up a business in Lombok Indonesia and need some help as I have zero coffee/barista experience. We are opening a food take away shop and we have a big terrace area where we want to build a bar to … --- ## [EK43 Noise Issues, Need Help with Diagnosis](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek43-noise-issues-need-help-with-diagnosis/3880)
**Author:** [@coffeetakumi](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/coffeetakumi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:57am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek43-noise-issues-need-help-with-diagnosis/3880 "2023-07-08T08:57:17Z")
Opened it up, Cleaned it, and relubed with Marlin 9 The noise is a loud rough startup followed by a weird clattering noise The video illustrating the issue is here --- ## [Sage Barista Express pressure jump](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/sage-barista-express-pressure-jump/3875)
**Author:** [@Ecossa06](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Ecossa06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/sage-barista-express-pressure-jump/3875 "2023-06-16T13:10:42Z")
Hello, desperatelly trying to resolve issue with me Sage Barista Express, can someone help ? When I am brewing espresso (100% arabica india, 10g, single shot single wall basket, grin 6) the pressure will slightly raise… --- ## [Breville Barista Express grind time is off](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/breville-barista-express-grind-time-is-off/3860)
**Author:** [@Martin-L](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Martin-L)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 11:50am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/breville-barista-express-grind-time-is-off/3860 "2023-05-10T11:50:41Z")
Hi, A couple weeks ago, the grind time on my Barista Express is way too short. In settings where I normally got around 15-20g I now get less than 10g. Now to get what is close to a normal dose I have to max out the grin… --- ## [Breville Barista Express -- portafilter feels loose](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/breville-barista-express-portafilter-feels-loose/3858)
**Author:** [@bh91745](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/bh91745)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/breville-barista-express-portafilter-feels-loose/3858 "2023-05-09T16:56:17Z")
When I rotate the portafilter onto the machine, it feels loose. I’m not sure if it affects the pressure. Anyway, is there a way to fix that? I tried replacing the flexible gasket in the machine, and it had no affect. I t… --- ## [.6mm restrictors vs .8mm restrictors](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/6mm-restrictors-vs-8mm-restrictors/3856)
**Author:** [@Jatz](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Jatz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/6mm-restrictors-vs-8mm-restrictors/3856 "2023-05-02T03:37:15Z")
Hi Does anyone know what restrictors do to coffee taste given the same input grind and dose? Is there a benefit, taste wise, to one or the other? I have changed out mine .6 to .8 on my Linea PB due to inconsistent flow… --- ## [EK43 malfunction](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek43-malfunction/3854)
**Author:** [@Countzin](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Countzin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 4:07pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/ek43-malfunction/3854 "2023-04-23T16:07:44Z")
Hey all, Our shop has an EK43 grinder that hit a snag. We replaced the burrs about days ago until just before close yesterday the EK wouldn’t turn on and engage the motor at all. The ON switch remains in place if it’s c… --- ## [Best Budget Burr Grinder?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/best-budget-burr-grinder/1615)
**Author:** [@Farley](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Farley)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/best-budget-burr-grinder/1615 "2023-04-11T04:59:58Z")
Recently, after having moved back home from college and away from my friends with higher end coffee grinders, I was looking around and am hoping to buy a higher end grinder than what I currently use. Currently, I use the… --- ## [Barista express steamer](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/barista-express-steamer/3846)
**Author:** [@ericjennings](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/ericjennings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/barista-express-steamer/3846 "2023-04-05T16:58:51Z")
No steam comes through the wand. Instead the steam comes out through the group head. I have descaled and cleaned my machine. The wand tip is not blocked and I have taken the tip off and poked a narrow bottle brush as … --- ## [Pressure Gauge Not Functioning](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/pressure-gauge-not-functioning/3810)
**Author:** [@Confused](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Confused)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/pressure-gauge-not-functioning/3810 "2022-12-19T15:50:13Z")
Just bought a Barrista Express, Brand new. At no point during functioning does the pressure gauge move. Have altered the grind and amounts, followed the instructions perfectly, but the pressure gauge will not function. … --- ## [Online Coffee beans?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/online-coffee-beans/3367)
**Author:** [@davidscheff](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/davidscheff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/online-coffee-beans/3367 "2022-12-05T12:54:20Z")
Hi, I live in Canada, and I’m planning to try out coffee brewed from decaffeinated beans. The instant coffee powder won’t give the feel of having a coffee cup in the morning brewed from beans. But I’m a little confused a… --- ## [Cafe Mug Suggestions](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/cafe-mug-suggestions/3800)
**Author:** [@danab](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/danab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/cafe-mug-suggestions/3800 "2022-12-04T18:35:18Z")
Hey all! I am starting a new cafe and looking for mug suggestions. I’ve looked in to loveramics and Acme but wondering if anyone has any other suggestions? Thank you! --- ## [I need help with my coffee innovation project - where do I post?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/i-need-help-with-my-coffee-innovation-project-where-do-i-post/3786)
**Author:** [@InnovationGuy](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/InnovationGuy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/i-need-help-with-my-coffee-innovation-project-where-do-i-post/3786 "2022-10-25T20:10:57Z")
Hi there! I’m a coffee lover and currently researching espresso brewing and consumption in the UK (and beyond) for my own coffee innovation project. Could you please tell me where I could post a 2-minute survey for foru… --- ## [Linea PB Flow Restrictor](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/linea-pb-flow-restrictor/3779)
**Author:** [@Leomiel](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/Leomiel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/linea-pb-flow-restrictor/3779 "2022-10-17T18:19:08Z")
Hey! I have an issue with my linea PB, the volumetrics fail 50% of the shots and all the buttons of the machine goes blinking and I have to stop the shot myself (it works every time when there’s no puck). A friend of mi… --- ## [Brew time too long?](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/brew-time-too-long/3775)
**Author:** [@2Ravens](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/u/2Ravens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/t/brew-time-too-long/3775 "2022-10-15T03:12:25Z")
Hello, hoping someone can help me here. I have a Barista Pro Espresso Machine. My settings are: Grind Size-4 Coffee Amount- 20 G Why is it taking almost 40 seconds now to get a double shot? Previously it would take ab… [Previous page](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/latest.md) [Next page](https://baristahustle.discourse.group/latest.md?page=2)