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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 had to relocate for a temporary work assignment. Because I am only away for ~6 months, I decided to leave my coffee setup at home (Profitec Pro 300/Sette 270wi for espresso and Melitta cone/Encore for pour over). I thought that I would survive without a home coffee...
I am very close to making a purchase and I thought I had everything picked out, I was going with a Profitec Pro 700 with flow control. But then... I was showing my wife some of the accessories and she saw a picture of the ECM with the black panels. Now she definitely wants them...
I've been an avid reader of these forums for a while. Let me start by saying: great community, I love the way people are supporting each other. Now, I've been struggling with making a decision for an espresso machine. Here's a quick summary of my story.
