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An “open source” espresso machine

A newly formed company called ZPM Espresso is creating an open source espresso machine featuring a PID controller and new thermoblock design. They plan on manufacturing and selling the machine for a mere $400 USD. It’s not clear from their … Continue reading

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The gift guide is back!

I’m pleased to say that the coffee and espresso Holiday Gift Guide is back! This is the first year in some time that I’ve had this feature. We’ve got gift suggestions for every price range for the coffee lover in … Continue reading

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Do steam espresso machines count as espresso machines?

Over at ROASTe, they question whether steam driven espresso machines should even be called espresso machines? It’s not a straightforward question to answer. Steam alone can’t create a really good espresso — that most certainly requires a pump. But as … Continue reading

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The dawn of simpler espresso machines

One of the greatest feats of engineering is to take something that’s existed for a long time and make it simpler. It’s the kind of change that makes everyone slap themselves and say “Why didn’t I think of that?” We’ve … Continue reading

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Online tool for comparing espresso machines

When buying an espresso machine, finding exactly what you want can be a bit overwhelming to say the least! There’s simply so many machines on the market these days that comparing features and reviews is a serious challenge. I was … Continue reading

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