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Recently several members have reported too good to be true prices on espresso equipment. The sites I've seen looked like a generic e-commerce package and they sold a range of equipment from consumer espresso machines for a few hundred dollars to multiple-group espresso machines...
Which espresso machine should I buy? What's the best coffee grinder? I have a budget of $500, what is the best espresso machine? This post summarizes my advice in question/answer format.
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Q. There are so many choices of espresso equipment. What general advice to you...
What is everyone using for a knock box these days?
I put the hint out there for Father's Day so there is a small chance there's one on the way but a search I just did failed to turn up much. Is there a knock box that's easy to clean and doesn't take up a ton of counter space?...
right now i'm using flair classic 40mm basket and it is working well, my favorite dose is 11-12g of medium roast SO or blend, what lever machine/basket will be an upgrade?
i have a DF64 SSP HU grinder.
Hello forum! I just found a buyer for my Rocket Appartamento and will be purchasing a DE1PRO later this month. Beyond excited!
I'm looking for recommendations on Bluetooth scales to pair with my DE1PRO. The Decent Scale seems nice in many respects, but it does seem pretty thick...
Help ! I own two Eureka grinder's one is the specialita for espresso and 1 brew pro for filtered. The brew pro has been a pain of mine from day one it does not go coarse enough for a Chemex and there are too many fines, Thus leaving me with over extracted coffees. Companies keep...
Hello, I'm looking for a 12oz white frothing pitcher in an attempt to match my upcoming setup. This will be my first foray into frothing and I'm hoping for input on a quality built pitcher...
I'm ready to make the move to a better espresso machine. My needs are perhaps a bit unique. I've had a Barista Express for about 3 years and know its quirks quite well. It makes serviceable straight shots after much fiddling, decent Cortados, and awesome lattes smothered in...
My Bezzera Mitica is about 9 years old, repairs and down time are getting more common, I may be ready for next machine. My Mitica is down now, smoke and burning smell (I'll diagnose, and likely fix regardless, but I think I want to look at new machines anyway).