CoffeeKid - Guide to Espresso Machines (#)
„By the time you get up to $1500 or more, many machines use a different pump technology when compared to the sub $1500 machines (or even when compared to the $300 machines). They use a rotary pump design (or a Procon™ pump), where the cheaper machines use a vibratory (or diaphragm) pump. Rotary is considered the best pump design currently available for espresso machines, but it does have its drawbacks in home use. First, rotary pumps should always have a direct water line connection - no reservoir water because if they run dry, you could ruin the pump.“
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„Right now, you're lucky if you get two out of three. Here's my idea of the dream machine in three categories - semi auto espresso, super automatic espresso, and grinder.“
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CoffeeKid - The Espresso MiniFAQ
„When you tamp with 20lbs or less pressure, you're increasing the chances of a phenomenon called "channeling". Water always seeks the path of lease resistance, and when you tamp light, or don't tamp at all, you run the risk of portions of your lose grounds compacting quicker than others, and water will go through the parts of the coffee that are the least compacted.“
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„I got a tour of Espresso Coffee Machines Co., which is affiliated with Nuova Distribution (the US company), but ECM is based in Burnaby, BC. Let me tell you, that place is an Espresso lover's dream shop, especially if you can get into the back storeroom. They have what looks like a quarter million dollars worth of antique machines, including a first gen Victoria Arduino, many of the original Nuova Simonelli machines, and many other major makers, all just sitting way up on this semi-display shelf that only the staff can see as they go about their business. I was in awe.“
http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/04-12-2002
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CoffeeKid - Newbies' Guide to Coffee & Espresso Equipment
„Even more impressive is that whole "better" thing can happen in your own home. If you're in these groups or similar ones, consider this your starter's guide to never going back to Folgers. But be warned. Quality coffee and espresso is a serious, and I mean seriously serious sinkhole of funds, at least for start up costs.“
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