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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 thinking about pulling the trigger on a la Spaziale Dream or Vivaldi. Leaning towards the tank version, not the plumber in version, but still undecided.
From all I've read I don't think I'm interested in an E61 machine. I've been mainly looking at none E61...
I may have an opportunity to purchase this unit. I don't know much about it. Any idea what it may be worth. It has been setting unused for several years.
Looking to possibly upgrading my grinder. I have had a Mazzer Mini for about 15 years. I have no complaints with the Mazzer except I single dose and I don't like the retention.
Therefore, I am thinking an upgrade is worth pursuing. My budget is up to $3500.
I am moving and it isn't easy to plumb in my current La Spaziale Vivaldi II. I have narrowed my choices to Lelit Bianca and Decent Espresso. I have a Baratza Forte that is aligned so I was not planning on getting a new grinder. 90+% of the time I am medium roast, but I have...
I currently have a Baratza Virtuoso that I use strictly for pour over (V60, Origami w/kalita filters, and Chemex). I was looking to upgrade my grinder and was thinking about the Ode, but then decided on a good hand grinder for portability reasons since I bring it to work with...
Recently I bought an ECM Synchronika with flow control. I've been using the Rancilio Rocky (I can hear the gasps...) since 1990 and thought it might be time to get a better grinder. I make primarily milk drinks which include about 2 oz milk in my shot. My taste prefers rich,...
