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Coffee and espresso equipment reviews by the site's members.
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Bezzera Strega · Lever Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Bezzera Strega :
Back in the days when the world first began changing too quickly, when train stations, malls, and department stores were still new and sparkling; people wanted a quick shot of fresh coffee without interrupting their metropolitan... - 0 Reviewers
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Breville Dual Boiler (BES920XL) · Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB Breville Dual Boiler (BES920XL) Review :
The Breville BES920XL is a feature-laden, attractively-priced double boiler espresso machine designed for the prosumer market. Like most Breville products, the BES920XL is an aesthetically pleasing home appliance, with... - 0 Reviewers
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Cafelat Robot · Lever Espresso Machine
by User Review » ★★★★½From the Team HB review of the Cafelat Robot:
The Cafelat Robot manual lever espresso machine has been eagerly anticipated since Paul Pratt revealed it in April of 2016. Anyone who knows about Paul would have high expectations because of his reputation as a premier restorer... - 2 Reviewers
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Decent Espresso DE1 · Espresso Machine
by User Review » ★★★★★From the Team HB review of the Decent Espresso DE1+ :
The Decent Espresso DE1 model is an espresso machine like none other. The small form factor belies the remarkable capabilities of this machine. Significant technological innovations include rapid temperature adjustment,... - 2 Reviewers
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Last review by mtbizzle
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Elektra Microcasa a Leva · Lever Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB view of the Elektra Microcasa a Leva :
The Elektra Microcasa a Leva is the most traditional of Elektra's home espresso machines. Its stunning design recalls a golden era when Italians invented the espresso we know today. When you see one up close, its... - 0 Reviewers
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Flair Espresso · Lever Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Flair Espresso :
The concept of the Flair Espresso Maker isn't new. Pourover piston espresso machines were introduced in 1950 but soon went out of fashion, so it's great to have modern versions. We like the Flair a lot, first and foremost because... - 0 Reviewers
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La Marzocco GS/3 MP · Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB La Marzocco GS/3 MP Review :
Although the Marzocco GS/3 MP is a fully commercial espresso machine with enough capacity to cater a small wedding, it's nicely sized for the home. The MP model sports a paddle that enables the barista to easily control the length... - 0 Reviewers
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La Marzocco Linea Mini · Espresso Machine
by User Review » ★★★★☆From the Team HB review of the La Marzocco Linea Mini :
The idea of a stripped down La Marzocco home espresso machine modeled after the old, simple Linea is right in my personal sweet spot. In a world of precision digital systems and measurement and data driven coffee brewing,... - 1 Reviewers
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Last review by blondica73
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Lelit Bianca · Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Lelit Bianca :
After the first week of using the Lelit Bianca, the show tune anything you can do, I can do easier; I can do everything easier than you comes to mind. Since the Lelit Bianca has been reviewed on other sites, we'll focus on its... - 0 Reviewers
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Lelit MaraX · Espresso Machine
by User Review » ★★★★☆From the Team HB review of the Lelit MaraX :
Once upon a time, I thought you made a shot of espresso by putting coffee in a basket, the basket in an espresso machine, and turning it on. That was before I owned an espresso machine. Then I learned about all the variables I had... - 1 Reviewers
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Last review by another_jim
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Profitec Pro 800 · Lever Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Profitec Pro 800 :
Lever espresso machines are enjoying a resurgence of popularity. The stars of this modern renaissance is undoubtedly the Olympia Cremina and La Pavoni Europiccola, but a number of commercial levers built around the Rosco... - 0 Reviewers
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Rancilio Silvia · Espresso Machine
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Rancilio Silvia :
Over the last 10+ years, Silvia is unquestionably the most heavily discussed and documented home espresso machine on the Internet. Perhaps counter-intuitively, that's precisely why skipping the Rancilio Silvia would seem like an... - 0 Reviewers
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BPlus Apollo · Manual Grinder
by User Review » ★★★★☆From the Team HB review of the BPlus Apollo :
With electric grinders of all shapes, sizes, and prices, it's worth asking why one would consider buying a hand grinder. Judging by the popularity of hand grinders among HB members, these small, non-electric grinders have their... - 1 Reviewers
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Baratza Sette 270 · Grinder
by User Review » No ratingsFrom the Team HB review of the Baratza Sette 270 :
For those making espresso at home, one subject all agree on is this: When it comes to exceptional espresso, the grinder is the most important piece of equipment.
In the past, espresso aficionados had few options among... - 0 Reviewers
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La Marzocco Swift Mini · Grinder
by User Review » ★★★☆☆From the Team HB review of the La Marzocco Swift Mini:
In a commercial cafe setting, La Marzocco has offered the Swift grinder for many years as a solution to simple operation and improved consistency. But it's huge . What about the home barista who would like an idiot-proof... - 2 Reviewers
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Last review by cannonfodder
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Niche Zero · Grinder
by User Review » ★★★★★From the Team HB review of the Niche Zero :
Ten years ago, when we did the Titan Grinder Project, several of the commercial conical grinders, those by Macap, Fiorenzato, and Compak cost around $800. They were low volume items, used by very few cafes. Since then, a far wider... - 1 Reviewers
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Last review by another_jim
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Counter Culture Coffee Apollo · Espresso
by User Review » No ratingsEthiopia is the birthplace of coffee and is home to many of the best coffees in the world. Inspired by their floral and citrusy notes, Counter Culture uses 100% Ethiopian coffee in Apollo, for a coffee that tastes silky, sweet, and bright.
BACKGROUND: When Counter Culture... - 0 Reviewers
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Counter Culture Coffee Iridescent · Coffee
by User Review » No ratingsLimited-Release Winter Blend! Available after December 31, 2020.
Each year, we collect $0.01 from each pound of coffee we sell throughout the year to fund our Seeds program. Seeds offers financial grants to producers and producer organizations we work with to implement... - 0 Reviewers
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Ratio Eight Brewer · Coffee Brewer
by User Review » ★★★★☆From the Team HB review of the Ratio Eight Brewer :
With the membership's increased interest in other brew methods, this review features a precision brewer that automates the process of a manual Chemex brewer. Unlike the utilitarian combination of stainless steel, glass,... - 1 Reviewers
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Last review by TomC
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Espro Tamper · Accessory
by User Review » ★★★★☆Specialty coffee's leading convex tamper delivers a subtle click that you feel at 30 lbs of force, so you know when you have the perfect force for every tamp. This ensures a flat, consistent coffee bed for the perfect shot of espresso.
The gentle click never disrupts the... - 2 Reviewers
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Last review by baldheadracing
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