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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 currently have a La Pavoni Europiccola (pre millenium). I typically make 1 shot of espresso per day in the morning, no steaming. Will I notice much of a flavor improvement/ease of use if I decide to get an Olympia Cremina? I tend to drink dark roasts. I have noticed even for...
Currently have a Niche Zero and looking into flat burr grinders. I would keep the Niche but want something that is different (better?) for light and light-medium roasts. Looking to get more flavor notes out of some of these roasts. Between the Zerno Z1 (with SSP) and the P100,...
I use two grinders, mainly for espresso. One is an Eureka Specialita'. The second is a Niche Zero. We prefer grinding on demand rather than single dose. I also prefer the taste of my espresso when I use the Eureka. For this reason the Niche sees very little use. Typically I use...
Assuming you have a perfect grinder already. What is the best espresso machine out there? I'm comparing machines right now but I'm not sure which deserves the number one spot. I have excluded the more commercial machines such as the Strada for obvious reasons.
Maybe this helps someone with their future purchasing decision of La Marzocco home machines.
I bought a Linea Mini less than two years ago, and the supposed work horse keeps needing regular repairs with my at-home use, meanwhile my friends with 10 year old cheaper machines like...
