If you’ve read our blog for some time now, you know we really dig efficiency and quality for a great price… i.e. Value. And there’s no better way to get more efficient then to invest in a combo coffee and espresso machine. We’ve discussed them in length in the past. We love them because if […]
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There is nothing quite like the taste of your first sip of coffee in the morning, brewed exactly how you like it and steaming hot. But with the price of groceries these days, the high cost of coffee beans could have you worried about how to pay for it! Some people have turned to the
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Maybe you’re like me and you’ve set life goals to visit Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts less often. Not only will it save you money especially in the inflationary period were in but it also lets you live a simpler lifestyle. But who said anything about giving up your favorite coffee or espresso?! If you’re looking
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In a world of super fancy stuff, and lots of excess luxuries, where society is screaming MORE MORE MORE in your face constantly, I personally find it refreshing to step away and enjoy the simple life. And if a simple espresso machine that takes up minimum space but produces quality shots is all you want
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Recently I learned from my wife that Beyoncé’s concert tickets can run an average of over $1000 each. While this may sound like a lot on first thought, the fact is that Queen Bey gives her fans an experience so they are willing to fork over the higher price tag. Similarly, if you’re an espresso
If you’re like me and you want to explore espresso but don’t have the time or inclination to get into the weeds of roasts, grinding, temperature, and extraction times then a fully automatic guide is your best bet. And just as the great Indiana Jones can’t go on his adventurous explorations without his trusty tools,
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As your coffee drinking habits evolve, you may discover that you will want a certain type of machine to meet your needs. If you’re like me and drinking a bold, full bodied espresso with crema in the morning plus a milk based latte in the afternoon all with the touch of a button is how
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If you have ventured the world of espresso for some time, you will find yourself in a few categories of coffee drinkers. Personally, I am in the automatic bucket: I like my espresso done for me and prepared hot and ready with minimum effort. I don’t really want to get into the nitty gritty of
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So you’re in the market for a new espresso machine. Maybe this is going to be your first big boy automatic machine. The good news: welcome to the wonderful world of espresso at your fingertips from home! The bad news: there’s a ton of machines to choose from and the science and art of espresso
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Most espresso drinkers will attest that once you’ve had an authentic well-prepared espresso, nothing else will suffice. You know the taste and flavor and can never let go. But the mechanics of roasting, grinding, brewing, and frothing can be a time-consuming endeavor with basic semi-automatic espresso machines. So, what if I told you, the DeLonghi
