CoffeeGeek - Engineered Perfection in Espresso (#)

  „*(To date the best espresso machines I have tested in regards to temperature stability are LaMarzocco semi-automatic (ongoing testing) and the Conti Twin Star (tested in 1995). These machines are stable to about a five degree range of error in the hands of an expert barista, but tend to wander that range during the process of extracting a shot. This changing temperature gives a mish mash of flavors and prevents the creation of a consistent flavor for your espresso.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/professionals/ 01-12-2004 - Cached

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide

  „In our latest tasting, we maintained a flow time from the moment of the first drop of espresso appeared 22 to 25 seconds and a final volume per shot of 1 ¼ ounces. We used a La Marzocca semi-automatic two-group machine. We used a double dose of coffee (14 to 15 grams approximately) in the double portafilter with a medium tamp (30 to 40 pounds of pressure). We flushed the grinder between each sample and periodically vacuumed it.“

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CoffeeGeek - SL 70 Review - Overview and History

  „The Solis Crema SL-70 semi automatic espresso machine is a machine that has matured well over the years, and is a machine targeted at the "upscale" budget range of the consumer espresso market. Typically found for just under $300, it is by no means an inexpensive purchase, but in the realm of high quality espresso machinery, it is on the lower end of the scale.“

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CoffeeGeek - Nespresso Espresso Machines

  „Around 40 machines make espresso with the proprietary Nespresso capsules. These machines gain in ease of use, but cost much more to operate, day to day, than a traditional machine, or even a pod machine.“

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CoffeeGeek - How Vendors Can Increase Machine Sales

  „Lately it seems most of the phone conversations I have with coffee and espresso machine vendors is related to "how to increase sales".“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/markprince/ 02-19-2002 - Cached

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