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Looking for some guidance to save time in the rabbit hole. 20+ years ago I bought an Isomac Tea and sold it 5 years later as I didn't use much and counter space was an issue. Now I have more time and wanted back into making 1 or 2 doubles a day. So, I've been using a rebuilt...

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This forum is amazing. I've learned so much in the last week that my brain hurts.

Because I've spent a fortune at my local cafés (Joe Coffee, Stumptown) and I like not having to go outside for my morning coffee, I'm ready to take the plunge to Espresso Wonderland....

I have looked for discussions applicable to my current situation and didn't find anything here or elsewhere. Apologies if I missed something.

I find myself in a weird situation. I received my NZ a few weeks ago, and my Flair 58 is coming in July. As my wife enjoys various milk...

I'm debating whether to gift my 4-year old Gaggia Classic (US version with 3-way solenoid valve and adjustable OPV) to a friend and buy a replacement but was hoping to spend less than $800 for something with PID. I realize that some levers are available in my price range (Robot...

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I have a Vibiemme Domobar Junior HX. Just over two years old. I have had the heating element burn out twice. Each time it ends up being a not-cheap repair (I am not bold enough to try replacing it myself) and the machine is out of use for 1-2 months (long waiting...

Hello! I need help descending the rabbit hole (obligatory English is not my first language). Like many on this sub, I have an obsession in researching all about a product before a purchase to make sure I make the right choice. I'm currently a Bambino Plus + Specialita user for...

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(First post on HB, so bear with me!)

I've been interested in getting into the home espresso world for a few years now, but have been so hesitant to pull the trigger because of all the conflicting reviews out there.

I'm looking for a machine that would be a great tool...

So my friend been seeing me read and ask question here in the past week, he wants to know what would be a good purchase for the longterm

breville dual boiler
lelit elizabeth
Crem One dual boiler

he drinks medium roast and latte mostly

what are the good and bad side of each?...

Hello, I have been reading on and off on espresso machine for the past 10 years, I never had the budget to buy something until this year, I bought a gaggia classic pro to see if I was really going to like making my own espresso and it turns out I love it (single dosing, dialing...

Hey all, I've been using a Cafelat Robot and Kinu M47 for a year and a half or so now and as much as I've enjoyed the combo I want to move up to a boiler-based machine. I was lucky enough to get in on the recent Niche Zero release so I've got my grinder and have about $3k to...