From 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...

From 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...

From 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...

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,...

From 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...

From 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...

From 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...

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,...

From 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...

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...

From 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...

From 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...