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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 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...
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?...
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...
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).
First time poster, thanks for all the help so far with previous questions. i am looking to majorly upgrade my home set up, currently have an 8 year old delongi. I have focused in on the Rocket appartmento originally, but have been pushed towards the Profitec 400 but Ive...
Home barista having an identity crisis, requesting emotional support.
I've been perfectly happy with my Expobar Office Lever and Baratza Vario for about 8 years now but they're starting to bug me. Never suffered from upgrade-itis before today and now I've got a bad case....
Background: we have a breville oracle touch currently. Wife uses everything full auto (grind, tamp, steam) and while she will admit weighing the output rather than just using the timer has helped shots, she wants little do with with...
