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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 a Niche Zero. Just pulled trigger on a Vesuviana Leva that comes with a 54mm portafilter.
Did some research on the tamper and distribution tool and found the WTD is definitely the way to go. With transitional WTD tool, it seems that I need a Funnel. No big deal,...
After 7+ years I'm finally upgrading from my Breville Dual Boiler. I'm tired of keeping this thing going (replaced the brew pump, solenoid x2, countless O-rings, pressure profile slayer mod...and more)...now the steam boiler seems to be going (I think it's the heating element)....
Hi there.. researching my next machine and have it narrowed down I think to 4 choices..
The LR24, Nurri, and Evo Leva, and then the La Marzocco Linea Micra as a 4th option.. and my head is spinning.. falling into analysis paralysis and I'm just wondering if someone more...
I'm ready to step up from blade grinders I've used for ever to a super budget minded steel burr grinder. What can you recommend under $100 USD that will give me improved coffee for espresso, single serving drip over cup, french press, and cold brew?
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I am visiting Canada and really want to buy a La Pavoni from Ebay, then the seller (Italian) will send it to me in Montreal. I will use it here and will bring it to my country in some weeks. I would have the following two points and appreciate receiving your comments:
1) Is...
My Sette 270 is my first grinder, which I acquired along with my Profitec Pro 600 four years ago. It is starting to show its age, and I am curious about unlocking more potential from my Profitec. What are your suggestions for a worthy successor? Monoliths seem to be...
I've had this Acaia Lunar scale for several years now. It excels in many aspects, but is far from perfect, and I've had my gripes with the design. And now a history of service issues.
It's now back to the service center for the 3rd time. The first time was a battery swelling...
