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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...
Hi there.. researching my next machine and have it narrowed down I think to 4 choices..
The LR24, Nurri, and Evo Leva, and then the La Marzocco Linea Micra as a 4th option.. and my head is spinning.. falling into analysis paralysis and I'm just wondering if someone more...
I have sold my Gaggia Classic Pro because I wanted to upgrade to a Lelit Elizabeth. Life happened, the budget was allocated elsewhere and meanwhile, we're drinking pour-over coffee which is perfectly fine, but my wife...
Well, this was a topic that needed to be started some day, so it might as well be by me.
I have a La Spaziale S1 Dream and want to upgrade. Part of it is the impossibility to get it serviced and self servicing a plumbed in machine is not easy. Another part is that I'm having...
Last night I headed over to Kafatek's site to re-read the details of the MC5 and see if any information was available about the next pre-order window. To my surprise, one MC5 was available for pre-order. I quickly put it in the cart and ordered it immediately. A flat max is...
Ok: i make two cups of coffee a day in my La Pavoni Lever. two. Occasionally 4 if guests are over.
I am currently using a good hand grinder. The day will come when i am older that I cant grind by hand or wont want to.
What are my best options for under $700 for a grinder?
Hi all, first time poster. I have had the pleasant surprise of upgrading from a great first automatic Breville Touch machine which I have had for only 18 months, to a La Marzocco SP3 AV. The only issue with this is amazing gift is that I know need to buy a grinder. After...
