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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 have an ECM Mechanika IV, which I descale every 3 years since I use quite good water and there's not much scale. This time after the descaling I am having issues, probably a leaky brew valve or the mushroom gasket that is in a bad shape, causing a low temp at the...
This question is for anyone who has used both the Nurri Leva and the Evo Leva. I am considering both of these machines as possible replacements for my Salvatore Compact Lever. My primary goals for this upgrade are:
1) direct, precise, control over brew water temperature,
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I use two grinders, mainly for espresso. One is an Eureka Specialita'. The second is a Niche Zero. We prefer grinding on demand rather than single dose. I also prefer the taste of my espresso when I use the Eureka. For this reason the Niche sees very little use. Typically I use...
I am looking to pick up a quick heat up Espresso Machine, Dual Boiler, PID, Hot water dispensing valve, No burn steam Wand and a long lasting machine. So far I have 3 picks in the order of what I really like first. I do like Light Roast - coffee its what I prefer to...
Hi all!
I am currently in the market to upgrade my espresso machine to something that will be a very long-term purchase (potentially and end item) and was hoping to get some feedback and personal consumer/pro-sumer reviews or advice.
For context, I visited my local dealer that...
