Espresso is about enjoyment. Some take enjoyment in thinking about Rome when they walk into the kitchen. Others find joy in how well their machine performs in temperature tests. There is no true answer. --Roeland, What's really the difference between espresso machines?
It's funny, I think I've spent more time reading and thinking about this decision than with my last car. --Stephen Thorne, Lelit MaraX vs good single boiler espresso machine
The Italians don't need it, they invented espresso. The French don't need it, they're better at everything food-related. The English don't need it, they drink tea. The Dutch don't need it, as we know it better. The Germans/Swedes need a manual because... --Marcel, The surprising...
If you want espresso porn, grind coarse and overstuff the basket. The shot will pour and look gorgeous; the taste ... not so much. --Jim Schulman, Am I sentenced to a life of single-dosing voodoo?
The jump from no-fuss to gimme-fuss takes on greater importance as one moves to more delicate roasts. Maybe I've got simple tastes, but I tend to prefer more traditional roasts that also happen to be easier to pull consistently without much fuss. --Tom, But I don't want to...
