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Delonghi Dedica EC685 - Review, experiences and tips
The DeLonghi Dedica EC685 is considered one of the most popular entry-level espresso machines for the home. It's no wonder: For €150 or more, you get a slim portafilter with a fast heat-up time and...
DeLonghi Dedica Descaling: Here's how to do it easily!
The DeLonghi Dedica is, for many, rightly the perfect entry-level espresso machine. With the right upgrades and a small grinder by its side, the Dedica can make many larger espresso machines look o...
Clean DeLonghi Dedica – Simple Step-by-Step Guide
For many of us, the Dedica is the first and best entry-level espresso machine. But if your espresso suddenly tastes like shoe leather instead of perfectly extracted coffee, it's high time to think ...
DeLonghi Dedica Espresso Machines: An Introduction to the World of Espresso
Even for coffee lovers on a budget, the Delonghi Dedica machines offer a gateway to the world of high-quality coffee. With innovative features such as adjustable brewing temperature and volumetrics...
An inexpensive, perfect espresso. Tips and tricks about the De'Longhi Dedica series
Immerse yourself in the world of perfect espresso with the De'Longhi Dedica 685 & 885 series! Discover tips for beginners: Choose the right grinder, replace the portafilter and pay attention to...
Double-Wall Baskets: What's Actually Going On?
Double-wall baskets aren't bad baskets – they're a workaround for situations where the coffee is too old or ground too coarse. Switching to a single-wall basket exposes the actual problem.
Thermoblock espresso machines test and comparison
Thermoblock espresso machines have a big advantage over espresso machines with boilers: they heat up faster and are therefore ready for use more quickly. Unfortunately, this often comes at the expe...
Smeg Espresso Machine ECF 01 – Review of the Entry-Level Machine 2021
With a retail price of around 300 Euros and 330 Swiss Francs, the Smeg ECF 01 espresso machine positions itself in the upper end of the affordable entry-level segment for espresso machines. But can...
Test: Delonghi KG521 – Good espresso grinder for beginners?
When searching for the best espresso grinder to start your journey into the world of espresso, there's no getting around the Delonghi KG521. The coffee grinder is available in Switzerland for as li...
La Basilea Uno – Ideas from Basel, Built in Italy
The La Basilea Uno – a heat exchanger with a 3-liter boiler and ideas from Viktor Schuler from Basel. We tested the machine in 2019 and were impressed: temperature consistency like a flatline at 93...
De'Longhi takes over La Marzocco – That was foreseeable!
The year ends with a bang in the coffee industry. De'Longhi lays its cards on the table and forms a new "Coffee Hub" that brings La Marzocco, De'Longhi, and Eversys under one roof. This new corpora...
Espresso Machine with Built-In Grinder: Why We'd Steer You Away
We've tested a lot of espresso machines with built-in grinders. The pattern is consistent: every machine sacrifices either grind quality or temperature stability. Here's who might still want one an...
Jura Ono test: evaluation of an innovative coffee machine
The Jura Ono is a portafilter coffee machine without an integrated grinder. It offers an interesting alternative to capsule coffee and allows manual preparation. However, the quality of the espress...
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...
Aeropress with Salt & Pepper & Felix Hohlmann
Wupp, wupp! Salz & Pfeffer dedicates four powerful pages to the Aeropress and Swiss champion Felix Hohlmann, illuminating this fantastically flexible brewing method. Felix explains a classic br...
Making espresso – the quick guide
Reading time: 4 minutes. This article is a short blog post. You can find the detailed blog article here. Step-by-step to the perfect espresso Many myths surround espresso, the most concentrated cof...
Satrap Espresso XA – coop espresso machine review
The Satrap Espresso XA is an espresso machine sold in Coop supermarkets and Coop Bau+Hobby stores. It was the test winner in the Kassensturz espresso machine test. We took a closer look at the Satr...
Felix Hohlmann is German Barista Champion 2024
"He finally did it! In his sixth participation, Felix Hohlmann becomes Barista Champion at the German Barista Championship in Bremen. And that's not all. David Wistorf also secures the runner-up ti...
Graef CM800 in the test - the espresso grinder for beginners?
CM800 espresso grinder for beginners in the test. It has the reputation of being THE entry-level mill. How good is it really for getting started? We put the Graef CM800 through its paces.
Podcast with star chef Andreas Caminada: Coffee quality in Swiss gastronomy.
Unfortunately, coffee quality is lagging behind in the wider restaurant industry—even in high-end restaurants. At the same time, coffee drinkers' expectations and knowledge are increasing. What are...
Graef CM800 espresso grinder for beginners in the test
The Graef CM800 is consistently referred to as THE entry-level grinder into the world of espresso. At just under 130 Euros/150 Swiss Francs, it is also competitively priced compared to many other o...
Jura Ono Review - Cranking Barista Moments
A new coffee machine from Jura has now entered the market. The question, however, is whether it enriches it. Opinions are divided and discussions are lively. We tested the Ono and identified both i...
Channeling - Avoid channel formation through the espresso puck
In coffee forums, channeling is often portrayed as the "monster in the closet" that ruins every espresso. We advocate for composure! In this article, you'll learn how to identify channeling in your...
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...