Baratza Forte AP

The ceramic burrs really do pull those thick, velvety shots I've been chasing. Even after a month of daily use, it's been dead consistent and the grind adjustment feels precise every time.

Pulled my first shot with these ceramic burrs and the crema was genuinely thick and velvety, exactly what I was hoping for. The grind setting dial is precise enough that I can fine-tune between espresso and pour-over without any guesswork. It’s a hefty machine, but it handles everything I throw at i

The chunky dial and solid build feel like they’ll outlast my kitchen, and those 54mm ceramic burrs do give shots a noticeably thicker body. Took a bit of fiddling to dial in the grind size, but once it’s set, it’s been consistent every morning.