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Apologies if this isn't the right subforum. I am seriously considering buying my first 'nice' machine (~$2-3K). Is it hard to take care of them? What is maintenance like? Do I have to clean it after every shot? Is a deep cleaning required often? I was reading some other posts...
I'm looking out for a new espresso machine and the Lelit Mara X seems to fit the bill. I generally make a 2-5 espresso's a day, generally medium to dark roasts and a couple of latte's a couple in the morning and a couple in the evening. I'm after something reliable,...
-Looking to buy first Espresso Machine and Separate Grinder.
-Pull on avg 5 shots for milk based drinks every day (equivalent to 1 venti latte and 1 grande vanilla latte a day between my wife and I). Occasional evening single espressos after dinner. Drink...
I'm looking for a machine that warms up quickly. Been using a Robot for the I want a shot now syndrome, but would like to be satisfy the I want a cappuccino now problem. Looking to get away from the manual machine at home.
The Decent seems to win in the speed department, but...
Something to replace my BDB and to pair with my Niche.
Must have:
- Same or better espresso than BDB.
- Faster warm-up time (BDB is very fast, I want something faster).
- Smaller footprint than BDB (Hopefully better looking as well).
- Adequate steaming for 2 large cuppas....
I'm considering selling my 11 year old Vivaldi II Mini and buying a new machine - Profitec Pro 700 with flow control.
I'd like to plumb in the water supply to the new machine, and my fridge is connected to a waterline right beside my espresso station. Is there a minimum flow...
I'm shopping for a new machine, and I see several machines have added brew pressure profiling recently. I've been doing home espresso for almost 30 years, have had pretty good setups for the last 17 years.
I'm not a super taster, and never will be. I drink 95% milk based drinks...
I have found an anfim Drogheria ( which by the way anfim has stopped producing them ) and it is brand new unboxed . I have been offered a fair price for it and I was wondering if anyone here knows a bit more about this grinder. I would like to use it as a single dose...
I am new here and looking to purchase my first espresso setup. I have definitely decided on the La Mazarco Linea Mini and looking for some counsel on pairing a grinder with this machine. The ones on my list are:
1. Mahlkonig K30
2. Eureka Mignon
3. Eureka Atom 65