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Hiking boot recommendations?

Any recommendations for women's hiking shoes?

[Request] Hiking/outdoorsy style shoes that can handle lots of walking on concrete

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I am in need of a new pair of trail/hiking boots.

Hiking Boots for heavy use during the summer

Good pair of hiking shoes?

[Request] waterproof hiking shoes

[request] - Good quality walking shoes.

Hello Redditors. I'm in search of a classy yet extremely durable pair of hiking boots to take backpacking around the world for 12+ months with.

Hiking boots recommendations

Men's three season "urban hiker" (like Merrell MOAB but longer lasting)

BIFL Hiking boots for women

Hiking boots with good traction and can stand up to abuse.

Looking for a good pair of shoes for my weird feet

Request - Hiking Sandals

Request: Hiking Boots

Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

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An elegant, fun machine for those who want to hone their skills and experiment more, the Ascaso makes the best espresso of any machine we tested but requires some practice to master.

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r/espresso

 Since I purchased my machine (August 2019) they've redesigned the knob and the steam valve (and likely many other parts as well), but that just seems to indicate that they are testing out designs on consumers and then they don't stand by their product: When I contacted Ascaso about my broken steam valve for instance, they said it had since been redesigned and hopefully the new one, which I had to purchase, would be better. Oh, and they have no way to assist me in replacing the part: "Open it up and good luck!"

 The machine, however, is poorly made, poorly designed, and is ultimately not durable. To me, that makes it one to avoid. In less than two years and only ~750 shots of espresso, I had a number of worn out gaskets, two broken steam knobs, and a broken steam valve. This is despite regular cleaning

I really like the way this machine looks. And it makes tasty espresso and cappuccino. The machine, however, is poorly made, poorly designed, and is ultimately not durable. To me, that makes it one to avoid

 In less than two years and only ~750 shots of espresso, I had a number of worn out gaskets, two broken steam knobs, and a broken steam valve. This is despite regular cleaning. Since I purchased my machine (August 2019) they've redesigned the knob and the steam valve (and likely many other parts as well), but that just seems to indicate that they are testing out designs on consumers and then they don't stand by their product: When I contacted Ascaso about my broken steam valve for instance, they said it had since been redesigned and hopefully the new one, which I had to purchase, would be better. Oh, and they have no way to assist me in replacing the part: "Open it up and good luck!"

If you want a headache with your espresso, buy this one

Based on Son’s experience an E61 machine is not for me. These are like Rolexes, nice but need regular maintenance that can get expensive. 

 Go through a number of mid range drip machines but remain unsatisfied. Find a KitchenAid SCAA certified machine on sale at the Bay. This is now getting somewhere until the carafe breaks but find out the replacement was more than I paid for the machine and sorry we don’t make that machine anymore and carafes are no longer available, 😠 

me, a fool, four months ago: "haha coffee grinder go brrrrrrr"

me, a fool, three months ago: "can using a scale really make that much of a difference in my pourovers?? seems like a lot of work to me."

me, a fool, two months ago: "home lattes could be nice i guess... ugh, seems like a precision effort though... why not just pick one up from the cafe when I want one?"

me, a fool, a month ago: "stepless grind settings for fine adjustments are so nice to have! a latte is nice in the morning, but an early afternoon espresso really lets me enjoy the full flavor more!"

me, a fool, today: "this colombian single origin really wants a fine grind and high-pressure short-ratio extraction relative to the yirgacheffe that i've been doing the last few weeks; those chocolate notes in combination with the fruity acidity are rea—"

<div class="md"><p>me, a fool, four months ago: &quot;haha coffee grinder go brrrrrrr&quot;</p>

<p>me, a fool, three months ago: &quot;can using a scale really make that much of a difference in my pourovers?? seems like a lot of work to me.&quot;</p>

<p>me, a fool, two months ago: &quot;home lattes could be nice i guess... ugh, seems like a precision effort though... why not just pick one up from the cafe when I want one?&quot;</p>

<p>me, a fool, a month ago: &quot;stepless grind settings for fine adjustments are so nice to have! a latte is nice in the morning, but an early afternoon espresso really lets me enjoy the full flavor more!&quot;</p>

<p>me, a fool, today: &quot;this colombian single origin really wants a fine grind and high-pressure short-ratio extraction relative to the yirgacheffe that i&#39;ve been doing the last few weeks; those chocolate notes in combination with the fruity acidity are rea—&quot;</p>
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Coffee is a hell of a drug.

The shots are definitely among the most flavorful I have ever pulled at home. They are not as good as a great espresso bar with a talented barista, but they’re very good - a definite step up for me, especially in consistency. And given that I’m in the middle of a rural area, they’re the best I can get for 31 miles (50 km) or more.

I’ve adjusted the temperature slightly; I’m now using 203˚ F (95˚ C). I’ve set the pre-infusion to 5 seconds. 

 The sequencing and temperature resetting are tricky and can lead to a lot of hot water splatter. As I said, I need more practice. 

It's Exactly What I'd Thought!

I got a return model which I ended up upgrading, however my thoughts are that it has amazing aesthetics- actually second to none in that department and is great that you can use 58mm accessories.

It’s for a specific user

Also, the temperature displayed on the PID “jumps” from 86°C to the temp you selected (ex.: 94°C) so it’s hard to know if the temperature is accurate when cooling down or warming up. The only way to know is when the boiler light stops flashing. That’s just a small annoyance

Excellent espresso machine for the price.

 Night and day with the same beans. Easy to dial in and works well with the grinder. Very happy with our purchase and quick delivery. Even the courier was curious about what was in the boxes

Performance with a great look.

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This popular traditional style semi-automatic espresso machine is built to last. Its strong linear designed housing is constructed of an iron frame and stainless steel side panels. Built with Rancilio's commercial grade group head for excellent heat stability and premium extraction quality. Features a patented ergonomic 58mm porta filter for superb extraction. These are the same porta filters used on Rancilio commercial machines. The single boiler of the Silvia has the largest volume capacity of any home machine in its class. Holding 0.3 liters (12oz) this chrome plated brass boiler produces outstanding steaming power and remarkable recovery time between shots. The two quart water reservoir can be removed or filled from the top at anytime during the operation. The Rancilio Silvia features an articulating stainless steel steam wand that allows for a complete range of motion for steaming perfect latte quality milk. Control steaming power with the commercially designed steam knob. This Silvia comes with a 7 gram coffee scoop, a plastic tamper and two filter baskets (single and double). This is the most current version of the Silvia available direct from the factory.

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r/BuyItForLife

r/Coffee

 The main issue is not having the ability to just coast with coffee. I have to figure out the correct grind setting, amount of coffee and tamper it correctly to get a good or even decent espresso shot and a cappuccino requires some actual skill.

Quite frankly, to me the answer was no. Got a Rancilio Silvia as a wedding present and time to time I have pulled shots quite regularly, but with work, kids and having other activities the time and effort just isn’t worth it. The main issue is not having the ability to just coast with coffee. I have to figure out the correct grind setting, amount of coffee and tamper it correctly to get a good or even decent espresso shot and a cappuccino requires some actual skill

I brew a lot of coffee. Typically using a cafetiere, moka pot, aeropress or a v60. I love "proper" espresso and the drinks that accompany it however there seems to be a massive pay wall to get there. My question is whether it is worth it? I think the pre heating and cleaning would put me off. People who have them do you use it enough to make up for the effort/price.

<div class="md"><p>I brew a lot of coffee. Typically using a cafetiere, moka pot, aeropress or a v60. I love &quot;proper&quot; espresso and the drinks that accompany it however there seems to be a massive pay wall to get there. My question is whether it is worth it? I think the pre heating and cleaning would put me off. People who have them do you use it enough to make up for the effort/price.</p>
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Are espressos machines viable for home?

  On the positive side, I like the appearance of this machine. It definitely has a 'presence' on the kitchen counter (I also purchased the Rancilio grinder and the Rancilio storage base base). I think the major issue with this machine is that it gets into a price point where most of us expect more features and consistency. As many have pointed out, the machine CAN produce GREAT espresso, but it IS very inconsistent, and if you go through the whole cycle of temp surfing, it's a lot of work for a shot

 If you use an electric razor, you won't like this machine.  === UPDATE 7/23 I've used this machine every day now since I purchased it, and I'm neither upgrading nor downgrading the initial assessment.  On the positive side, I like the appearance of this machine. It definitely has a 'presence' on the kitchen counter (I also purchased the Rancilio grinder and the Rancilio storage base base)

 I'm keeping it even though it looks and feels like something from a Soyouz rocket control box. The coffee better be good - in fact I expect it to be great once I get acquainted with this baby.  So.

Soviet-era heavy-duty like...

The Silvia has the least frustrating of these, in temperature control - you can learn to "temperature surf". The pressure is right, the portafilter is the standard 58mm size, the steaming is pretty good, and so on.

So I kinda want to upgrade to an espresso kit at home, but I'm not sure if it'll be worth it.  

Right now, I mostly brew coffee using a surprisingly decent pair of shockingly cheap cuisinart products---a random $60 burr grinder (DBM-8) that they make, and a drip coffeemaker (DCC-3200).  When I want to get a little nicer, I break out the aeropress that I've had basically since they came out.  And honestly, I'm pretty satisfied with that setup---I'm very picky about the beans I use, and with high quality beans it seems to work pretty well for me.  So I keep kicking around the idea of upgrading to a proper pourover setup and deciding that the extra expense and trouble won't bring me *that much* better coffee to be worth it.

But espresso is a different story.  I'd really love to be able to make myself a capp at home.  But also, nothing's nastier to me than bad espresso. So if I'm going to do that, I'm going to do it right---which I guess means sinking a couple grand into equipment.  Which... I make enough money that I can afford that, but not enough that it wouldn't sting, you know?  I guess it pays for itself in a couple hundred drinks, but will I actually make a couple hundred drinks?

Having never pulled a shot before, I'm pretty hesitant to make that kind of commitment, to the expense, and to the effort (especially maintenance).  What if I hate making espresso at home, and then I end up with a pile of extremely expensive equipment moldering on my counter?  

Has anyone been in this kind of situation?  How do you tell if taking the plunge is a good idea?

What I'd ideally do is take a class, in a nice third wave cafe somewhere where I can basically pay good baristas to watch me pull shots and tell me where I'm screwing up for a few hours---and then I could buy equipment with some confidence that I had some idea how to work it, or decide I hate it and skip it.  I'm in a very major city (Chicago), so you'd think such a thing would exist... but I can't find one. (Possibly because covid?) So I'm kind of at a loss... all suggestions appreciated!

<div class="md"><p>So I kinda want to upgrade to an espresso kit at home, but I&#39;m not sure if it&#39;ll be worth it.  </p>

<p>Right now, I mostly brew coffee using a surprisingly decent pair of shockingly cheap cuisinart products---a random $60 burr grinder (DBM-8) that they make, and a drip coffeemaker (DCC-3200).  When I want to get a little nicer, I break out the aeropress that I&#39;ve had basically since they came out.  And honestly, I&#39;m pretty satisfied with that setup---I&#39;m very picky about the beans I use, and with high quality beans it seems to work pretty well for me.  So I keep kicking around the idea of upgrading to a proper pourover setup and deciding that the extra expense and trouble won&#39;t bring me <em>that much</em> better coffee to be worth it.</p>

<p>But espresso is a different story.  I&#39;d really love to be able to make myself a capp at home.  But also, nothing&#39;s nastier to me than bad espresso. So if I&#39;m going to do that, I&#39;m going to do it right---which I guess means sinking a couple grand into equipment.  Which... I make enough money that I can afford that, but not enough that it wouldn&#39;t sting, you know?  I guess it pays for itself in a couple hundred drinks, but will I actually make a couple hundred drinks?</p>

<p>Having never pulled a shot before, I&#39;m pretty hesitant to make that kind of commitment, to the expense, and to the effort (especially maintenance).  What if I hate making espresso at home, and then I end up with a pile of extremely expensive equipment moldering on my counter?  </p>

<p>Has anyone been in this kind of situation?  How do you tell if taking the plunge is a good idea?</p>

<p>What I&#39;d ideally do is take a class, in a nice third wave cafe somewhere where I can basically pay good baristas to watch me pull shots and tell me where I&#39;m screwing up for a few hours---and then I could buy equipment with some confidence that I had some idea how to work it, or decide I hate it and skip it.  I&#39;m in a very major city (Chicago), so you&#39;d think such a thing would exist... but I can&#39;t find one. (Possibly because covid?) So I&#39;m kind of at a loss... all suggestions appreciated!</p>
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Advice on taking the espresso plunge?

Forget the Add-ons for now..you don’t need to worry about mods till you’ve got your feet wet, and are comfortable with your daily process enough to know when something is off. My suggestion

I used to have a Mr. Coffee one that I bought for $250. It was okay, made pretty decent espresso, but I’m ready to move on to a nicer one. I am willing to make an investment, I just want to buy one that is very high quality, that I’ll have for a long time. Any suggestions appreciated!!!

<div class="md"><p>I used to have a Mr. Coffee one that I bought for $250. It was okay, made pretty decent espresso, but I’m ready to move on to a nicer one. I am willing to make an investment, I just want to buy one that is very high quality, that I’ll have for a long time. Any suggestions appreciated!!!</p>

<p>Edit: I didn’t realize the price range....My budget would be $1,500 max....hoping there are some nice quality machines within my budget.</p>
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What is the best espresso maker?

 The steam wand is better, the group head is more solid, the boiler is better... Everything

 This is when you can grind your espresso and get your portafilter loaded. When the light goes off, wait 30 seconds and then pull your shot. That's it! The results I get doing this are fabulous, for me, a non professional barista :) All in all, this is an awesome machine, and I am very happy that I got it.

 The first machine I ordered was the Gaggia Classic. It leaked from the first moment I got it. Amazon was AMAZING with customer service and returning it, but their Gaggias were recalled because mine was yet another complaint from an Amazon customer. So I had a decision to make

Great Machine!

 3. With 1 and 2 above in mind I would get a tamper that is concave, I.e. the middle protrude down more that the edges that way when you tamp you insure the poor design of the coffee cup ridge don't create a pocket that causes channeling 4, The water tray is shallow, it is so shallow it hardly holds anything

e. the middle protrude down more that the edges that way when you tamp you insure the poor design of the coffee cup ridge don't create a pocket that causes channeling 4, The water tray is shallow, it is so shallow it hardly holds anything. Be prepared to continually empty out the water.

 Look at what everyone likes about this machine, they are all true comments. But here is my list of gripes with this machine. The design needs to be revised in my opinion.  1

 The design needs to be revised in my opinion.  1. The Tamper you get with this machine is useless and the wrong size. If you buy this machine make sure you purchase the right size tamper 2

Its a well Built Machine, But....

Ascaso Dream PID vs Rancillio Silvia

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