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by Ohji
December 5th, 2007, 12:05 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 31020

Super-automatic espresso machine purchasing advice

Hi Marc, Congratulations on the purchase! I have found that the temperature of the espresso is best when I run water through the machine immediately before brewing the espresso. The way to do do a blank shot is to select "pre-ground coffee" via the opti-dose button and then brew about 3 ounces (I pr...
by Ohji
December 1st, 2007, 2:47 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 14
Views: 29433

Wish List Gifts 2007 - Prize Winners

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by Ohji
November 13th, 2007, 12:58 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 31020

Super-automatic espresso machine purchasing advice

Oops. I just realized that I forgot to address the meat of your question. I think you can't go wrong with either the Saeco or the Jura. The Saeco Talea line ranges from $900 for the Giro to $2100 for the Touch Plus. The Giro doesn't have adjustable temperature settings, programmable beverage setting...
by Ohji
November 13th, 2007, 12:01 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 31020

Super-automatic espresso machine purchasing advice

I just wanted to give my perspective on your situation. Superautomatics are very unpopular on this and other coffee forums. When I started out on my search for equipment, I was looking at a Gaggia Titanium versus an entry level Jura machine. After reading a lot of the sales literature on these machi...
by Ohji
June 12th, 2007, 10:44 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 1181

Quickmill Anita vs. Vibiemme Domobar Super? First time purchase.

Well, I have spent a really long time lurking here and over at CG reading reviews, buyers' guides, and forum posts. I've finally narrowed my choices down to the Quickmill Anita or the Vibiemme Domobar Super as my first real espresso machine. Before really getting into all of this espresso fervor, I ...