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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...
After concluding my La San Marco SM90 was just quite simply too large for my kitchen and retained way too many grounds in its doser assembly, I finally sold it. So now I've got $200 towards a new espresso grinder! I'm willing to spend up to $300, and the two I've narrowed it...
I have a quick conundrum. I've had my Encore for quite a few years and have been generally very happy with it with 3rd wave coffees (I've a huge Ethiopian fan). Anyways, I know that my encore is starting to wear down quite a bit and rather than toss money repairing and upgrading...
Hi everyone.
Here's the background to my question... I've had a La Spaziale Mini Vivaldi II for 10 years. It has generally served me well, though to be honest, over the years I have used various soft water options (in reservoir softeners/filters, Third Wave water added to...
I'm searching for a brew grinder under $1,000, likely in the ballpark of $600-800 but would entertain stretch options under $1k.
I currently have a Niche Zero, which is fine, but I got it thinking I'd be doing more espresso and less filter, but now my schedule has me doing the...
We may have to replace the Gaggia that we have at the office.
We make anywhere from three to ten espresso each day, no milk. We use a single shot 58mm 8g basket, so I am excluding the low-end Breville product line, like the Bambino, the Duo Tempo or the Infuser, that have the...
Dear all, I have the posibility to buy a newer DF64 (usd 655) or used Mazzer SJ (usd 550). I have the La Pavoni EP professional (recently acquired)
I read a lot about both grinders, but I will need your experiences and suggestions. Thanks a lot.
Local classifieds has a few months old Sette 270w up for grabs for $400. I spoke to owner and its in new shape still has box and any accessories that came with. All felt legit.
Should I or shouldn't I? I really am trying to hold out for Fellows espresso version of the Ode, but...
