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Delonghi Dedica EC685 - Test, Experiences and Tips
The DeLonghi Dedica EC685 is considered one of the most popular entry-level espresso machines for home use. No wonder: for around 150 euros, you get a sleek portafilter with a short heat-up tim...
DeLonghi Dedica Descaling: The Easy Way!
The DeLonghi Dedica is, for good reason, the perfect entry-level espresso machine for many. With the right upgrades and a small grinder by its side, the Dedica can make many a bigger espresso m...
Cleaning your DeLonghi Dedica – Easy step-by-step guide
For many of us, the Dedica is the first and best entry-level espresso machine. But when your espresso suddenly tastes like an old shoe sole instead of a perfectly extracted shot, it’s high...
DeLonghi Dedica Test 2026: What It Really Can Do
Even for coffee lovers on a tight budget, DeLonghi Dedica machines offer a gateway to the world of high-quality coffee. With innovative features like adjustable brew temperature and volumetrics, th...
An affordable, perfect espresso. Tips and tricks for the De'Longhi Dedica series
Dive into the world of perfect espresso with the De'Longhi Dedica 685 & 885 series! Discover beginner tips: choose the right grinder, swap out the portafilter, and pay attention to water and coffee...
Double-walled basket: What's behind it?
Double-walled baskets aren't bad baskets – they're a crutch for situations where the coffee is too old or ground too coarsely. Those who switch to single-walled reveal the real problem.
Smeg Espresso Machine ECF 01 – Test of the Entry-Level Machine 2021
The Smeg Espresso Machine ECF 01 is positioned at around 300 euros and 330 francs retail price in the upper affordable entry segment of espresso machines. But can the machine convince in comparison...
Test: Delonghi KG521 - Good Espresso Grinder for Getting Started?
When searching for the best entry-level espresso grinder to start your home barista journey, you will inevitably run into the DeLonghi KG521. This coffee grinder is available in Switzerland sta...
La Basilea Uno – Ideas from Basel, built in Italy
The La Basilea Uno – a dual boiler system with a 3-liter boiler and ideas from Viktor Schuler from Basel. We tested the machine in 2019 and were impressed: temperature stability like a flatline at ...
De'Longhi takes over La Marzocco – That was foreseeable!
Das Jahr endet mit einem Paukenschlag in der Kaffeebranche. De'Longhi legt die Karten auf den Tisch und formt einen neuen «Coffee Hub», der La Marzocco, De'Longhi und Eversys unter ein Dach bringt....
Buy a portafilter machine with grinder? Why we advise against it
We've tested many portafilter machines with integrated grinders. The result: With every machine, either the grinder or the temperature suffers. Who should buy one anyway.
Temperature measurement of portafilter temperature with Scace and co.
Precise control of brew temperature is a decisive factor for the quality of espresso. To measure this temperature reliably, the Scace 2 was developed as a temperature measurement portafilter - a pr...
From Pod Machine to Portafilter: The Beginner's Guide
We show you what changes when you switch from a pod machine to a portafilter espresso machine — grinder, accessories, your first recipe, and the most common mistakes.
Thermoblock Espresso Machines Test and Comparison
Thermoblock portafilters heat up in minutes and use a fraction of the electricity of a boiler machine. We measured 20 machines using the same protocol and found differences of 7.6 degrees between d...
Aeropress with Salt & Pepper & Felix Hohlmann
Wupp, wupp! Salz & Pfeffer dedicates four powerful pages to the Aeropress and Swiss champion Felix Hohlmann, shedding light on this fantastically flexible brewing method. Felix explains a classic b...
How to Make Espresso: Guide, Recipe & Grind Size
Prepare espresso in six steps: the standard recipe with brew ratio, the way to the right grind size and a table where you can find every mistake. With video.
Nivona Cube 4102 in the test: The fully automatic machine where you distribute yourself
The Nivona Cube lets you distribute the ground coffee yourself. We measured the grinder, temperature and beverages and tell you who it's worth it for.
Graef CM800 in Test - The Espresso Grinder for Beginners?
Espresso grinder CM800 for beginners in test. It has the reputation of being THE beginner grinder. How suitable is it really for beginners? We thoroughly tested the Graef CM800.
Satrap Espresso XA – coop espresso machine in test
The Satrap Espresso XA is an espresso machine sold in Coop supermarkets as well as in Coop DIY and hobby stores. In the Kassensturz espresso machine test, it was crowned test winner. We took a clos...
Felix Hohlmann is German Barista Champion 2024
He finally did it! At his sixth attempt, Felix Hohlmann becomes Barista Master at the German Barista Championship in Bremen. And that's not all. David Wistorf also secures the runner-up title in th...
Channeling - Avoiding 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 the ...
Jura Ono Test: Problems, Strengths and Price 2026
The Jura fully automatic machine without grinder in test: weak espresso due to channeling, very good café crème, lowest power consumption in the field. What the Ono can do.
Faema E61 espresso machine and brew group
How does the E61 brew group work? We explain the thermosiphon principle, mechanical pre-infusion, and compare all three brew group types. Plus: maintenance tips for decades of enjoyment with your m...
Sage Barista Pro (SES 878) in the Test – Espresso Machine with Grinder for €600
The Sage SES 878 Barista Pro promises quality espresso at a reasonable price. An espresso machine with integrated grinder for €600 or 500 francs (as of August 2026). That's quite something, and...