Kostverlorenvaart

  Thanks to Roland & Arnoud of https://www.vintage-espresso-machines.nl/ for letting us use their impact wrench! Old element cleaned:

 

 

 

 At Alleborgh coffee machines in Almere where I picked up a mini tamper, I saw a few interesting machines: First a 'naked' La Marzocco showing how it works: Then a Marzocco grinder that was developed, I believe, by Etzinger. It sort of tamps too! And a professional PUQ press with a low flat head so you can stack a big heavy grinder on top of it to speed up the workflow:

 Five years ago Jan van der Weel and I reviewed the first version of the PUQpress: In the mean time, Laurens Pluijmers of https://www.puqpress.com/ has further developed and innovated the tamping station and a mini version has been on the market for home use for a while now. I picked one up, installed it and pulled a first shot which went well. The idea is to simplify / streamline the work flow of making an espresso. 

 https://www.home-barista.com/levers/ponte-vecchio-lusso-2-check-up-and-mods-t23038.html