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What is your favorite part of coffeefest? Which is the best? What is your favorite part of coffeefest? Which is the best? Started by mike cubbage	6	Nov 18 Reply by Joseph Robertson
The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show Hello all: Oct. 14 & 15 Vancouver will host it's own "Coffee Fest". For those of you who are interested in going you may pre-registe... Started by Tammy and Dave	0	Oct 8
After all is said and done... What was the best part of the fest for everyone this year? What was the biggest/best thing you learned in the classes? Did you find yours... Started by Cherie	0	Feb 24
Orgin Interview Hey guys, Two questions: 1. Has any of those attending the Fest in Chicago has ever taken an orgin trip? 2. And out of those who have,... Started by Cherie	2	Feb 2 Reply by Debra
Parties, Get Togethers and Throwdowns in Chicago during Coffee Fest? Let the coffee world know what Extra-Fest events are going on! Started by Terri Sierra	1	Jan 14 Reply by Nicely

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Barry Hill replied to Barry Hill's discussion 'La Marzocco Vintage GS-1 Single Group Machine'

The current classified listing of this machine contains info regarding the unusual provenance of My GS-1. I'm repeating that info here in case it's a factor to someone contemplating taking the plunge. For those of you interested in provenance, th...

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Paul Yates replied to Paul Yates's discussion 'Throw Away Your Tamper!'

Ok, maybe I am over-analyzing here. I am still getting a working knowledge of the process of extraction within the portafilter. In a tamped dose, as the water is introduced and pressure builds to start extraction, the water sits on top of the puck...

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Joseph Robertson replied to chantelle's discussion 'Best type of courses'

Chantelle, Bob is right on here. Thanks for posting your wisdom on this Bob. I was replying from the view of my 60 year old window of life. I got lost in giving just my view and fast track business plan. If I was not 60+ years old and had the reso...

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Chris DeMarse replied to Barry Hill's discussion 'La Marzocco Vintage GS-1 Single Group Machine'

i don't blame you... after hearing the history behind this piece, it's not an unreasonable price to pay. Quite an amazing little machine. Hope it finds a home where it is appreciated and cared for.

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Brady replied to Paul Yates's discussion 'Throw Away Your Tamper!'

OK, that makes more sense. So not channeling as much as a more rapid flow of water through the puck initially. Will have to play with this with specific attention to the flow rates at different times to see if that holds water (no pun intended).

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Magdalene Mae Douglas Im not saying there should be punishment for stupidity but why not take the safety labels off of everything & let the problem solve itself?

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