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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 want to upgrade to a better grinder than my Sette 270. It served me well for about 6 years or so. I am mainly trying to explore but also aiming to get more consistency and less blandness from my shots
I want to buy something that's reasonable priced in Europe and...
Does anyone know about the recent upgrade to ECM and Profitec PIDs? The PID apparently has a fast (faster?) heat-up mode, like one used on the Profitec Go.
Can anyone confirm this as I have not been able to see any announcements by the manufacturer? Is the upgrade available...
Hi, I'm pretty new to serious espresso, and I'm looking to upgrade my Breville Bambino in the next year or so. The Bambino with an IMS basket pulls a beautiful, delicious shot, and with its instant, relatively powerful steam, it seems difficult to actually improve on it in big...
I need someone to tell me whether to buy the Solis Barista Perfetta or the Bambino Plus as a first machine. I have no desire now or in the near future to do heavy modding so the Gaggia is out. This is our...
I hope you can help me with the vast expertise in this frorum - I am actually very new to this.
About a month ago I finally installed my new Slayer Single Group at home. Quite an upgrade from my pervious 12 years with Bezzera. I am already loving it and thing that...
I am an absolutely, complete total coffee beginner, located in Melbourne Australia looking to update my coffee game. Currently I just buy pre-ground coffee from the supermarket and brew it in a Breville aroma style BCM600. Out side of home I buy a cappuccino, and my...
