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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've been a huge cafe espresso enjoyer, and am now taking my first steps into home espresso.
But, like many people, I've fallen down the gear rabbit hole when looking for my first machine.
Which has me asking Why shouldn't I start at the top with a Linea Micra, Decent, or...
I am recently hooked with lever machine. After carefully researching, Londinium shot is what I am looking for. I like medium roast. 1 latte and 1 espresso only Mon-Fri, 2 latte and 1 espresso Sat. Sun.
Hello! I just bought a LaRocca Alin coffee maker for home use (espresso only), and I'm looking for a grinder. I've been thinking about these alternatives:
I've been thinking about my next step in grinders since my 64mm Moca went down for repair.
I like traditional nut/chocolate espresso but I do experiment with lighter roasts sometimes.
This is only for espresso and I have some high quality manual conicals so I'm interested in...
I am someone that doesn't have experience tamping or frothing. I am trying to decide between Breville Express Impress with has tamping device or the Touch which has automatic wand.
Which would you suggest?
