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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 an Acaia Lunar and a Brewista, but I would like a cheap extra scale that can get knocked around. Has anyone tried the cheap Acaia copies on AliExpress, like this one
I am interested in trying out some flow and pressure profiling AND As I have owned for many years a double boiler e61 machine with a PID, I was thinking if buying an after market e61 flow control device to have my machine installed with it.
I'm not sure which of the following machines would be best for me if I choose to upgrade from my fully tricked out Gaggia Classic. While I have a PID and every other upgrade replacement on the Gaggia (except flow control) I've not been totally happy. It could be that I'm just a...
I spent quite some time with google and within this forum but still feel a bit lost so I hope you can help me with my query. While I do know how to run barista machines, I am far from being a pro, so apologies if any of the below statements do not make any sense.
I know this is kind of a ridiculous question, but I recently able to experience some light roast EKspresso and it completely blew me away. I'm hoping to be able to at least get close to that without the cost of an actual EK.
There's a few options I've come up with based on...
As stated in the subject line, I think it's time to upgrade, and I'm looking for recommendations.
I currently use a Gaggia Classic, which I've had for 2 or 3 years. I've set the OPV to 9 bars, I upgraded the steam wand and the group head (stainless steel), and use a...
