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Delonghi Dedica EC685 - Review, Experiences and Tips
The DeLonghi Dedica EC685 is considered one of the most popular entry-level espresso machines for home use. It's no wonder why: starting at 150 euros, you get a slim portafilter machine with a quic...
Descaling your De'Longhi Dedica: It's that easy!
The DeLonghi Dedica is, quite rightly, the perfect entry-level espresso machine for many. With the right upgrades and a small grinder by its side, the Dedica can make many larger espresso machines ...
Cleaning your DeLonghi Dedica – Simple step-by-step guide
For many of us, the Dedica is the first and best entry-level espresso machine. But if your espresso suddenly tastes like shoe leather rather than a perfectly extracted espresso, it’s high time to t...
Delonghi Dedica Espresso Machines: An Introduction to the World of Espresso
Even for coffee lovers on a budget, Delonghi Dedica machines offer a gateway to the world of high-quality coffee. With innovative features like adjustable brewing temperature and volumetrics, they ...
An affordable, perfect espresso. Tips and tricks for the De'Longhi Dedica series
Dive into the world of the perfect espresso with the De'Longhi Dedica 685 & 885 series! Discover tips for beginners: Choose the right grinder, swap the portafilter, and pay attention to water and c...
Double-walled filter basket: How the fake filter creates crema and when it is worth replacing
Double-walled filter baskets aren't necessarily bad – they are a crutch for situations where the coffee is too old or ground too coarsely. Switching to a single-walled basket reveals the real problem.
Thermoblock Espresso Machine Test and Comparison
Thermoblock espresso machines have one major advantage over espresso machines with boilers: they heat up faster and are therefore ready for use more quickly. Unfortunately, this often comes at the ...
Smeg Espresso Machine ECF 01 – 2021 Entry-Level Model Review
With a retail price of around 300 euros and 330 Swiss francs, the Smeg ECF 01 espresso machine positions itself in the upper segment of entry-level espresso machines. But can this machine hold its ...
Test: De'Longhi KG521 - A good espresso grinder to get started?
When searching for the best espresso grinder to start your journey into the world of espresso, there's no getting around the Delonghi KG521. The coffee grinder is available in Switzerland for as li...
La Basilea Uno – Ideas from Basel, built in Italy
The La Basilea Uno – a dual-circuit machine with a 3-liter boiler and the ideas of Viktor Schuler from Basel. We tested the machine in 2019 and were impressed: temperature consistency like a flatli...
De'Longhi takes over La Marzocco – That was foreseeable!
The year ends with a bang in the coffee industry. De'Longhi lays its cards on the table and forms a new "Coffee Hub" that brings La Marzocco, De'Longhi, and Eversys under one roof. This new corpora...
Buying an espresso machine with a grinder? Why we advise against it
We have tested many espresso machines with an integrated grinder. The result: in every machine, either the grinder or the temperature suffers. Who should still go for one.
Jura Ono Review: Evaluating an innovative coffee machine
The Jura Ono is a portafilter coffee machine without an integrated grinder. It offers an interesting alternative to capsule coffee and allows for manual preparation. However, the quality of the esp...
Aeropress with Salz & Pfeffer & Felix Hohlmann
Wupp, wupp! Salz & Pfeffer dedicates four powerful pages to the Aeropress and the Swiss champion Felix Hohlmann, shining a light on this fantastically flexible brewing method. Felix explains a ...
Portafilter temperature measurement using Scace and similar tools.
Precise control of the brewing temperature is a decisive factor for the quality of the espresso. To measure this temperature reliably, the Scace 2 was developed as a temperature-measuring portafilt...
Preparing espresso – the quick guide
Reading time: 4 minutes. This article is a short blog post. You can find the detailed blog article here. Step by step to the perfect espresso There are many myths surrounding espresso, the most con...
From Pod Machine to Portafilter: The Beginner's Guide
We show you what changes when you switch from a pod machine to a portafilter espresso machine — grinder, accessories, your first recipe, and the most common mistakes.
Nano. Our line for rare coffees. Rare, distinct, limited.
Nano. These are coffees that constantly remind us why we make coffee in the first place. We want to share these coffees with you and invite you on a sensory journey. Time and again, we taste coffee...
Satrap Espresso XA – A review of the coop espresso machine
The Satrap Espresso XA is an espresso machine sold in coop supermarkets and at coop Bau und Hobby. It was named the test winner in the Kassensturz espresso machine test. We took a closer look at th...
Graef CM800 reviewed - The espresso grinder for beginners?
Espresso grinder CM800 for beginners in the test. It has the reputation of being THE entry-level grinder. How well is it really suitable for getting started? We have put the Graef CM800 through its...
Felix Hohlmann is the 2024 German Barista Champion
He finally did it! In his sixth attempt, Felix Hohlmann is crowned Barista Champion at the German Barista Championship in Bremen. And that's not all. David Wistorf also secured the runner-up title ...
Graef CM800 - Espresso grinder for beginners reviewed
The Graef CM800 is frequently cited as THE entry-level grinder for the world of espresso. At just under 130 euros / 150 Swiss francs, it also beats many other products currently on the market in te...
Channeling - Avoiding channeling through the espresso puck
In coffee forums, channeling is often portrayed as the "monster in the closet" that ruins every espresso. We advocate for staying calm! In this article, you will learn how to identify channeling in...
Jura Ono Review - Turning Barista Moments
A new coffee machine from Jura has now entered the market. The question, however, is whether it enriches it. Opinions are divided and discussions are lively. We tested the Ono and identified both i...