CoffeeKid - A few days with the Livia 90 (#)

„I mean, spending that kind of money on a machine that returns financial benefits makes all the sense in the world - and $1100 is cheap as heck for a commercial machine. This machine would see good duty in a catering environment or a very small restaurant with occasional calls for espresso-based drinks. $3000, $5000 or more machines also are wise financial moves for higher volume situations, where the ROI on these machines is measured sometimes in weeks, if not months.“

http://www.coffeekid.com/cafetalk/09-30-2000 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - SCAA 2003 Report, Day 1 (#)

„Monaghan's suggestion for where included a lot of social, promotional, or business events. Events like weddings, bar mitzvahs, company meetings, or promotional events have proven popular for demand for an espresso catering service. He stressed the importance of a business plan as crucial to a successful start. He talked about the necessities, like licenses and restrictions one may face.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/ 04-27-2003 - Cached

CoffeeGeek - Elektra MC Semi Automatica (#)

„Over the last few years, the upscale consumer market for espresso machines has seen a real upsurge in machines that were formerly reserved for the catering and light commercial use marketplace: the espresso machine with a heat exchanger (also known as a HX machine).“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/proreviews/firstlook/ semiautomatica - Cached