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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 getting ready to the pull the trigger on a bentwood vertical 63 and was wondering if any current or past owners would like to share how they feel about it, for both espresso and filter coffee. I'm particularly interested in how it compares to other endgame grinders...
Hello forum! I just found a buyer for my Rocket Appartamento and will be purchasing a DE1PRO later this month. Beyond excited!
I'm looking for recommendations on Bluetooth scales to pair with my DE1PRO. The Decent Scale seems nice in many respects, but it does seem pretty thick...
Hello HBers, I am intrigued by the KVDW Speedster and love its classic and eccentric styling. Not to mention, based on my light duty research many claim it to be in the top five (5) of single group home espresso machines. This would be strictly for home use, between my wife and...
Hello there. Its time for me to update my mazzer major grinder. Problem is the selection in my country is not good. I would prefer buying from my country as the warranty period is quite good by law. What i can get ahold now quite easily is:
My 10 year old Gaggia Classic needs to be replaced so now I have an excuse to upgrade. I usually make 4 double shots a day. Milk based drinks are only made an average of once a week, so steaming isn't a priority. I currently have a Sette 270 grinder.
Hey everyone, my job requires that I travel for up to 3 months at a time. For ease of moving I'd like to downsize the current machine I've been hauling with me which is the ECM Synchronika. This machine is perfect and If it was smaller/easier to carry I wouldn't change it....
