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Questions tagged [espresso-machine]

Everything about the equipment necessary to produce espresso out of ground coffee.

All the issues regarding espresso machines, such as special methods, brands, supplies, replaceable parts, and so on.

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What differentiates a $100 coffee machine from a $1000 coffee machine?

There is a huge amount of price variance for coffee machines. Just a quick look in any shop will reveal two espresso machines, made by the same manufacturer, one in the $100 range, and another in the $1000 range. For the purposes of simply making…
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Espresso drips out slowly

So my wife and I have a Delonghi EC155 espresso machine that we have used for years. Lately it's been having a lot of trouble pushing the water through the coffee. We can hear the pump pumping, but the water just barely drips out. We end up…
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What changes need to be made to espresso machine so it can function properly in space?

I recently read this article about an Astronatur taking a "specially adapted espresso machine" with her to the space station and using it there to drink coffee. Now this makes me wonder, what changes were made to the coffee machine so that it…
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Other uses for espresso machines?

I own a espresso machine and was wondering if there are any other beverages besides coffee which could be produced using it. Of course, using the hot water tap to get hot water for tea is quite obvious. But what other things could be produced,…
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Why are the spouts on some portafilters not aligned with the handle?

On my Rancilio portafilter, the spouts are not aligned with the handle (I would expect them to be in a 90° angle). In consequence, the spouts do also not really align with the machine when the portafilter sits in the grouphead. Is there a specific…
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Espresso machine stops working after making 2 cups

I've had the DeLonghi EC680 for about a year now. It is still working, but there is something wrong with it. It is able to make two cups of coffee in a row, but when I am trying to make the third one, the noise from the machine becomes quieter and…
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Espresso Machine: How Old is Too Old?

I inherited a Krups Type 964 espresso machine from my parents. Actually, I found it under a pile of junk in their garage 5 to 6 years ago. It had been under that pile of junk for probably more than 10 years. I cleaned it off and ran white vinegar…
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My Handpresso got leakage after leave it with some air pressure built in. Could it be worse?

Today, I got my Handpresso at work to have some coffee. When I picked up and pressed valve, I heard air escaping sound. That means there was still some air pressure inside chamber! I used it last Friday, and I forgot to bring it home to clean. So,…
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Differences in Espresso Machines Steam Wands

Why do some home espresso machines have a steam wand with a sleeve over it and a tiny hole in the side of the sleeve? Why does a home espresso machine (even a 15 bar pressure one) often not produce the same silky micro frothing milk as a…
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What are alternatives uses for an espresso machine?

Assuming that you have a real espresso machine, one that also does pre-infusion and has a steam wand, what are going to be alternative uses for it. If you want you could also list things to be avoided, like those that would damage the machine or…
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Lavazza A Modo Mio espresso drips out very slowly

I have a Lavazza A Modo Mio. Recently, the espresso extract has been dripping out really slowly and it takes about 10-15 minutes to fill half a cup. I tried to clean the machine like the manual says (operate without a capsule - just on water),…
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How to dismantle La Scala E61 group shower

I have a hard time dismantling the group shower of a La Scala Butterfly. The main problem is, that there is —as I have seen so far on other machines— any visible screw nut on the bottom of the sieve. It is stuck, does not turn, even by force using a…
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Coffee machine repair

I own a Delonghi Magnifica ESAM 3300: It has served me fine but it is like 10 years old. It has broken three times and twice I have been able to fix it myself (fittings). It is like $130 to just have it looked at and no guarantee it can be fixed…
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How to minimize mess with an espresso maker

I purchased a Breville Bambino Plus recently. I was previously using a Nespresso. The primary motivations for the upgrade were microfoam milk and a wider variety of flavors (Nespresso pods all tasting similar to me). It’s been a great success in…
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What's the rationale behind this placement of the pressure gauge?

I recently got an E61 single-boiler machine (ECM Classika PID) and am trying to understand how it all works. I haven't been able to deduce any reason for how/where the pressure gauge is connected. It's at the end of a long, coiled capillary tube…
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