I still remember the first time I took apart a high-end espresso machine and found out that the grinder was the real hero behind the […]
Author: Simon Adler
My name is Simon Adler, and here's the deal. I'm a master technician who brings old machines back to life, and I write with the same passion for craftsmanship and transparency. I despise fluffy, generic advice that treats readers like they're clueless - I'm talking about the kind of writing that's as shallow as a disposable coffee maker. My readers are fellow enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty in well-built equipment, and I treat them with respect, explaining complex mechanics in a clear, confident tone. I hate writing that's as clichéd as a "coffee connoisseur" who can't tell a burr grinder from a blade, and I'm on a mission to demystify the inner workings of high-end machines, one carefully crafted sentence at a time. My goal is to empower readers to understand and appreciate the engineering that goes into their coffee gear, and to champion the kind of build quality that lasts a lifetime - not just a fleeting trend.
A Technician’s Guide on How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder Burrs
I still remember the day I realized that most coffee enthusiasts neglect their grinder burrs, which is a crucial step in learning how to clean […]
An Explainer: What Is a Stepless Grinder?
I still remember the first time I encountered a stepless grinder in a high-end coffee shop. The barista swore by its ability to produce a […]
A Teardown: Conical Vs. Flat Burr Grinders and How They Differ
I still remember the day I first got into the world of specialty coffee – I was faced with a daunting decision: conical vs flat […]
An Explainer: Vibratory Vs. Rotary Pumps in Espresso Machines
I still remember the day I first had to choose between vibratory vs rotary pumps in espresso machines for my own workshop. As a technician […]
A Technician’s Guide to the E61 Group Head
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on an E61 group head – it was like beholding a work of art, a masterpiece […]
A Guide to What Is a Pid Controller on an Espresso Machine
I still remember the first time I took apart a high-end espresso machine to upgrade its PID controller. A client had asked me to tweak […]
An Explainer: Single Boiler Vs. Heat Exchanger Vs. Dual Boiler
As a coffee equipment technician, I’ve seen my fair share of debates over single boiler vs heat exchanger vs dual boiler configurations. It’s a choice […]
A Guide to a Home Coffee Setup for the Serious Enthusiast
I still remember the day I realized that a killer home coffee setup isn’t just about the espresso machine – it’s about choosing the right […]
An Engineer’s Guide: What Is a Burr Grinder?
I still remember the first time I laid eyes on a what is a burr grinder – it was in my father’s workshop, surrounded by […]