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I recently made the decision to upgrade my Ceado e5p to a high end grinder and I documented my researches, opinions, thoughts on my blog. My short list was the...
I am doing research for a friend who is planning on opening a restaurant just outside of Prague. Since it's not in the city center the cafe is not likely to have the same kind of volume as a Starbuck's in NYC. Still, her top concern is reliability. She was considering a...
After being out of touch with the coffee making boards, I find myself learning a lot about new equipments and such. I have a La Espaziale machine with 53mm and most of the baskets, leveling tools, self leveling tampers, dosing cups, etc DO NOT come in 53mm.
I am a newbie when it comes to coffee, a few years ago I didn't even touch it, now I drink a cup (Keurig) a day. A few months ago we spent a few days at some friends and they have a Saeco xsmall, and wow, I realized how bad my Keurig is. So I am looking for a machine which I can...
I have been researching the forums on buying a new semiautomatic espresso machine at around the $1300-$1800 price point. The Lelit MaraX is consistently being recommended and raved upon. Can someone explain why the MaraX is more favorable than something like the...
Recently, I had the opportunity to purchase an EG-1 grinder to use alongside my Lelit Bianca. The excitement in receiving such a prestigious grinder was definitely heart pounding as I waited for the arrival of the EG-1. Upon receiving the EG-1, I carefully set it...
Looking for ideas on a semi auto espresso maker that will give me decent results for milk based drinks that I'll pair with a TBD good grinder. My wife wants milk based espresso drinks. Nothing manual. I know enough to put my money in to a good grinder (and quality fresh roasts)...
I have had 12 good years out if my Vivaldi 2. Over the last couple years I have had to put a couple hundred in to get it going when I fire it up in the fall. I only drink espresso when its cool out. Last year I put a new pump on it and it still didn't work. Its time to upgrade....