We’ve mentioned both the DeLonghi Dedica EC680 and Gaggia Classic as two great choices for a beginner’s first espresso maker. We know that many will disagree with us on this, these two espresso makers are not the cheapest and not the easiest to use. So on what basis did we decide to recommend them for a beginner? Perfecting a shot…
Gaggia
Gaggia makes beautiful, high-grade, Italian made espresso machines. That’s a fact that is true to all machines made by the Italian manufactures of espresso makers. The Baby line by Gaggia make wonderful home espresso makers that are suited for beginners as well as advanced users. In this post, we’ll look at the similarities and differences between these two espresso makers…
We’ve already covered many of your Nespresso questions, compared the popular Nespresso machines, and covered the difference between models in the Nespresso U range and Nespresso CitiZ. But there’s another capsules system on the market that is worth comparing to Nespresso, and that is illy’s iperEspresso capsule system. In this post, we’ll look at the differences between these two systems,…
Gaggia is well known for making the best entry-level semi automatic espresso machines for home use. The Gaggia Classic is a favorite among home baristas, and is has been for many years. It’s a classic machine, alright! Another great choice for a home machine is the Gaggia Carezza Deluxe, which is the subject of this post. It’s a close competitor…
The Saeco Via Venezia is a compact and easy to use manual espresso machine that is also affordable in price. This always makes it a great beginner’s choice, but is it the best? In this post, we’ll be comparing the Via Venezia to other popular manual espresso makers to help you with your decision. This will include comparisons to Breville’s…