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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...
I'm looking at getting a lever machine. The Elektra MCaL is very interesting, and currently there's a vintage one (1994) in good condition not too far away, as well as a new one on sale. The vintage one is cheaper, but not by a lot. I understand the differences between the...
Hi, I've been using the espresso coffee machine in the office and enjoy it. Now I'd like to get one at home.
At the moment, I'm thinking should I buy a second-hand expensive machine like Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine . The seller is a private seller, he has been...
It has functionality to use ground coffee as well as beans.
I tried using ground coffee simular to the attached photo (not sainsburys) which says perfect for cafetiere. I tried using this but for some reason it didn't work. I just wanted...
The short version: I'm currently using a Breville Infuser and hitting its limits, so I'm looking to upgrade to a machine that I can happily use for the foreseeable future.
About me:
I mostly brew light-to-medium roasts, often at a longer extraction ratio with a long...
Hello, I understand the 2 machines are quite different. I am a newbie by comparison to most here. I have been a manual lever guy looking to add to the hobby. What drew me to the LM GS3 MP is the heritage, the aesthetics, reliability (I hope), and the conical valve. The Decent is a...
Hey guys, so need y'all's advice. My church has very bad coffee currently. We are currently using a 20 year old percolator with very below average coffee, and obviously it's producing some very poor results. Most people either turn down the coffee, or bring their own.
Hi, I'm searching for a new compact hand grinder for backpacking & travel to replace my worn out Porlex. I'll be using it for Aeropress, Clever Dripper & Pour Over and have narrowed it down to either the Timemore Nano or 1Zpresso Q2 as both will fit in the barrel of an...
