Grinders, Beans, Toys and Tools (139 topics)

An espresso machine (or high-end brewer) is only as good as the grinder and the gadgets; burr grinders, cleaning supplies and issues, maintaining your machine, sourcing parts etc.

The bean is everything. Without good coffee, fresh coffee, there can be NO great coffee or espresso. What is your source? Where is your favorite bean supply? Who are the best roasters and where? The best origins and blends? Discuss here.