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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...
We have been considering buying an espresso machine for several months and living in NYC during the pandemic has only reinforced our need and desire to produce good quality coffee independently. This will be our first espresso machine and we need to remain cost conscious in our...
Current setup (just assembled over time, not with too much intent):
- My wife and I mostly drink pourover (Melitta style) and french press coffee at home (usually 2 cups each/day).
- Recently got a Rok GC to have the option of something else at home during quarantimes (I like...
I'm hesitating between 2 machines I found on Craiglist. I currently own a vibe pump machine but wish to upgrade to the Rotary pump - and to a machine that offer better repair capability. I make milk drink about 10% of the time, and rarely make a drink for more than 2...
I came across and Astra Mega SC someone is selling with limited info. They plugged it in and said it was heating up fine, then got some steam going and pretty shortly after it blew a fuse. They understandably don't want to do more testing, so it puts me in a bit of...
Hi all, I'm looking for an espresso machine to pair with my Niche Zero grinder and the Bianca is probably at the top of my list. However, I have a few questions.
The paddle operations seems pretty straight forward to me, and worst case scenario, I could just pre-infuse for 4...
I did do a search but could not find this specific topic, if it is available link and I'll close and I apologize in advance.
Here is my dilemma. I have a wonderful setup at home which I have had great experience with making any drink I want. I prefer small lattes or even flat...
