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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 recently acquired a Pharos 2.0-ish grinder. I have been using a Eureka Zenith 65 in the past 5 years or so. The Pharos really opened my eyes of the possibilities of espresso: the shots I pulled from Pharos grinds have more texture and...
I have limited space but want a great grinder to pair with a new Linea Mini coming in three weeks. I have a Kafatek Conical on order but also need a new grinder for another home and welcome any and all suggestions. Any opinions on the new grind by weight Eureka and both hopper...
So, while my Mazzer Mini Manual/Doser grinder has been reliable for more than 14 years now, it is apparently hopelessly obsolete, what with the supposedly excessive retention, lack of single dose and inconsistencies in grind and delivery. Oh and those 58mm burrs! So (!) last...
We are completely new to home Barista malarkey. We have a nice looking Stellar hob top espresso maker which works but I am sure proper machines must be better.
We have decided to upgrade to 'proper' coffee making. We started thinking a Delonghi Dedica would...
Hi All, I was watching a youtube video by Spromethius on his Linea Mini and the 4 year costs for maintenance and issues he had with the machine. I believe that he had to replace the vac breaker, pressure relief valve, check valve and steam valve.
I currently have a Sage Barista Express but I'm looking for 'the next step' / an upgrade. The coffee I get from this machine is 'ok' but not what I would expect from a 700eu machine..
The AirBnb I had in Italy had a maranello fiorano semi professional which where pods...
