30 results for "ecm"

ECM Synchronika I and II in Test

The ECM Synchronika is a dual boiler espresso machine from German company ECM. We tested the Synchronika 1 and in 2024 the Synchronika 2. In this article you'll find our collected results for both ...

ECM Estetika Test: Dual Boiler with Volumetrics

The ECM Estetika in the test: dual boiler with volumetric dosing, excellent temperature stability, plenty of steam. All measurements, strengths, weaknesses and who it's worth it for.

ECM S-Automatik 64 Espresso Grinder in Test

The ECM-S Automatik 64 impresses us with good espresso. That's the good news first and foremost. Unfortunately, it leaves some potential on the table along the way. In our comprehensive espresso gr...

ECM Mechanika V Slim Test – Dual boiler from Heidelberg in detail

The ECM Mechanika V Slim is a compact dual boiler from German manufacturing. We tested the espresso machine over weeks: temperature measurement, workflow, espresso quality. The test shows who the s...

Water filter pads for espresso machines – use and problems

Water filter pads have one purpose: they are meant to filter hard water. The risk of limescale buildup in espresso or coffee machines should be reduced and the water should also be improved in term...

Single Boiler Espresso Machines - What Are They and Which Ones Are Good? [Test List]

Which single boiler espresso machine is right for you? We have examined Gaggia, Rancilio, ECM and many more. Discover our current test list with all measurement protocols, brewing tips and a decisi...

Which espresso machine is right for you?

This blog post helps you find the right portafilter machine. We help you understand the differences and classify the terminology. Single boiler, thermoblock, dual circuit, or dual boiler? We clarif...

Swiss Coffee Festival - The Coffee Fair

From September 3-5, 2021, the third Swiss Coffee Festival will take place in Zurich. These will be coffee-filled days in Zurich. Following the two successful first editions in 2019 and 2020, each w...

Dual Boiler Espresso Machine Tests

Our complete overview of tested dual boiler and multi-heating systems: From Ascaso Baby-T to La Marzocco to Victoria Arduino. We test all machines ourselves and provide honest, independent assessme...

Dual boiler espresso machines compared – the big espresso machine test

Our most comprehensive test: 12 dual boiler espresso machines in direct comparison. We tested Rocket Appartamento, Lelit Mara X, ECM Mechanika Slim, Profitec Pro 500, and many more – with temperatu...

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...

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...

World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva: New espresso machines and grinders for home

Die World of Coffee 2025 in Genf bot Kaficionados ein buntes Feuerwerk an Innovationen. Wir haben uns vor Ort kritisch und neugierig umgesehen – und präsentieren euch hier alle wichtigen Neuheiten ...

Profitec Go 2.0 in Test: Display, Software and What Really Improved

The Profitec Go was already one of the best espresso machines under 1000 euros in its first version. The V2.0 raises the bar – with OLED, new software, and the same strengths.

Which espresso machine is right for me?

The espresso machine that meets your needs is the best fit for you. That sounds trivial, but it's actually crucial for determining which espresso machine is the right one for you. Are you an espres...

Sanremo Cube R - Espresso Machine Test

We were really looking forward to a Sanremo espresso machine as a home machine. But the Sanremo Cube is anything but a small Sanremo Racer. Instead, it is a dual boiler espresso machine, which is a...

Eureka Mignon Specialità Espresso Grinder Test

The Eureka Mignon Specialità is one of the most popular espresso grinders in the mid-range entry-level category. It can be found in many households and overall does a good job as an espresso g...

Best Espresso Grinders for Home – The XL Review

Discover the best espresso grinders for home use in the price range up to 1000 euros. Learn which models have been tested and rated by our experts to help you choose the right grinder. Read our com...

Rocket Appartamento in Test: Dual Boiler with Strengths and Weaknesses

We tested the Rocket Appartamento over two years in our academy. The dual boiler costs 1,490 CHF and delivers absolute temperature consistency at 93.8°C – without PID control. The steam power impre...

Our Performance Measurement

We have revised our power measurement protocol to ensure greater comparability and create transparency. To do this, we took a closer look at how energy labels are measured and critically questioned...

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....

Niche Zero Test: the single-dosing grinder with almost no retention

We tested the Niche Zero twice and measured 0.82 g absolute retention. What this single-dosing grinder can do, where it falls short, and what it costs today.

Profitec Move Dual Boiler Espresso Machine in Review

The Profitec Move is a revised Profitec Pro 300 dual boiler espresso machine. It has been redesigned externally, features a new OLED display, and includes some smart functions and operating element...

AVX-DB1 Hero X / MiiCoffee Apex / Turin Legato in Test

AVX-DB1 Hero X (also: MiiCoffee Apex, Turin Legato) tested: 4.8/10 points. Impressive temperature stability after warm-up. Cold start problematic. For beginners with patience.