36 results for "ecm"

ECM Synchronika I and II tested

The ECM Synchronika is a dual boiler espresso machine from the German company ECM. We tested the Synchronika 1 and, in 2024, the Synchronika 2. In this article, you will find our collected results ...

ECM S-Automatik 64 espresso grinder review

The ECM-S Automatic 64 impresses us with good espresso. That's the good and most important news first. Unfortunately, it leaves a lot of potential unrealized along the way. In our detailed espresso...

ECM Mechanika V Slim Review – Heat Exchanger Espresso Machine Test

The ECM Mechanika V Slim is a compact heat exchanger from Germany. We tested this espresso machine for weeks: temperature measurements, workflow analysis, espresso quality. Our test reveals who sho...

ECM Estetika – a new dual boiler flagship from Germany

ECM introduces its new flagship model: the Estetika – a dual boiler with its own brew group! That’s right, this is not another espresso machine with the classic E61 group, but a completely new in-h...

Water filter pads for espresso machines – use and problems

Water filter pads have one purpose: to filter hard water. They are intended to reduce the risk of limescale buildup in espresso or coffee machines and to improve the taste of the water. We tested f...

Single Boiler Espresso Machines - What Are They and Which Are Good? [Test List]

Which single boiler espresso machine is right for you? We put Gaggia, Rancilio, ECM and many more to the test. Discover our current test list with all measurement protocols, brewing tips and a deci...

Which espresso machine is the right one?

This blog post will help you find the right portafilter machine. We help you understand differences and classify terms. Single-circuit, thermoblock, dual-circuit or dual boiler? We clarify.

Swiss Coffee Festival - The Coffee Fair

From September 3 to 5, 2021, the third Swiss Coffee Festival will take place in Zurich. These will be coffee-filled days in Zurich. After two successful initial editions in 2019 and 2020, each with...

Dual boiler espresso machine tests

Our complete overview of tested dual boiler and multi-heating systems: From Ascaso Baby-T to La Marzocco to Victoria Arduino. We test all machines ourselves and provide honest, independent assessme...

Heat Exchanger Espresso Machines Compared – The Comprehensive Test

Our most comprehensive test: 12 heat exchanger espresso machines in direct comparison. We tested Rocket Appartamento, Lelit Mara X, ECM Mechanika Slim, Profitec Pro 500 and many more – with tempera...

Faema E61 espresso machine and brewing group

Wie funktioniert die E61 Brühgruppe? Wir erklären das Thermosiphon-Prinzip, die mechanische Präinfusion und alle drei Brühgruppentypen im Vergleich. Plus: Wartungstipps für jahrzehntelange Freude a...

Portafilter temperature measurement with Scace and co.

Precise control of brewing temperature is a critical factor for the quality of espresso. To reliably measure this temperature, the Scace 2 was developed as a temperature measuring portafilter – a p...

World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: New espresso machines and grinders for home use

The World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva offered coffee aficionados a colorful display of innovations. We took a critical and curious look around on-site – and here we present all the important new devel...

Which espresso machine is right for me?

The espresso machine that meets your needs is the best fit for you. That sounds trivial, but it's actually crucial for determining which espresso machine is right for you. Are you an espresso puris...

Rocket Appartamento Review

We tested the Rocket Appartamento for over two years in our academy. The heat exchanger costs 1,490 CHF and delivers absolute temperature consistency at 93.8°C – without PID control. Steam power co...

Eureka Mignon Specialità espresso grinder in the test

The Eureka Mignon Specialità is one of the most popular espresso grinders in the mid-range entry segment. It's found in many homes and generally performs well as an espresso grinder. In this espres...

Best espresso grinders for home – the XL test

We tested 30 espresso grinders for home use over many months, measuring and examining them for consistency and espresso quality. Which espresso grinder is the best for home? Which one has which str...

The best espresso grinder for home

Discover the best espresso grinders for home use in the price range up to 1000 euros. Find out which models have been tested and rated by our experts to help you choose the right grinder. Read our ...

Sanremo Cube R espresso machine test

We were so looking forward to a Sanremo espresso machine as a machine for home use. But the Sanremo Cube is anything but a small Sanremo Racer. Instead, it is a heat exchanger espresso machine, and...

Niche Zero Espresso Grinder Review – In the Fast Lane

The first Niche Zero espresso grinder found its way into our academy accompanied by a coffee enthusiast. John Buckmann, the founder of the Decent Espresso Machine, brought the grinder as a counterp...