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First of all, I want to thank everyone on here for the endless information you have provided over the years from just reading as a guest. I am looking to upgrade from my PID'd and dimmer mod'd Gaggia Clasic to a Spring Lever machine. I've read through a few threads but...
Down the road, I probably want to get a grinder that is solely used for grinding for espresso. That's all I drink (cappuccinos). It would only be used 99% of the time one time per day, about 36grams of beans. So not a heavy use machine, paired at this time with a Gaggia Classic...
looking for grinder and espresso that have a small footprint and straight forward to use for commercial use like a coffee cart or low volume espresso bar but also that pair together well. the grinder would be exclusively used for the espresso machine so there is no need to have...
I am looking to buy an espresso machine to start out with. I've read the in depth posts about how it might be better to go 'high-end' to start out with, but an opportunity to buy the Rancilio Silvia (used) came up at potentially under $300. It is seven years old but...
I have recently become very interested in purchasing a vintage Cremina (specifically looking for a '69) and I'm wondering what I should look for in terms of 'avoid at all cost' items or 'beware, _____ is very expensive to restore'. For example, I understand...
Thinking of ordering a Kinu directly from the German website as it is available there. Anyone have experience with the German website and how long deliveries take door to door?
Local places are expecting them in a week or two, but that has been delayed quite a few times...
Currently I have a LMLM and have been reading (stupidly) about the GS3 m/p and I am liking the idea very much..
BUT...the other half of my brain is saying what a totally stupid idea that is based on the fact that I have a world class espresso machine,..
So...the...
Hi! Curious as to members thoughts on an interesting situation. I am moving to Israel in a month (from the US) and i want an espresso machine in my life. Trying to make a choice between various options that span different constraints:
Hello all,
I have managed to find a used Mazzer mini e (6 yrs old) for a reasonable price. I'm assuming the burrs will need changing, but what else will I need to check?
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