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Espresso Machines · 11 min
The Bezzera Duo DE is the dual boiler we recommend most to customers who take espresso seriously — here's why, from the workshop that…
Espresso Machines · 11 min
The Bezzera Matrix DE is the Duo DE's twin in a show-stopping LED body — same dual-boiler performance, from the workshop that services more…
Espresso Machines · 11 min
The ECM Mechanika Max is ECM's top heat exchanger — rotary pump, plumb-in ready, PID-controlled. We compare it to the Slim below it and…
Espresso Machines · 10 min
The ECM Synchronika II is the E61 dual boiler benchmark — fast warm-up, German build, large steam boiler, and a path to flow control…
Espresso Machines · 10 min
The Linea Micra puts a saturated group and a true dual boiler on a normal kitchen bench, and heats up in about five minutes.…
Espresso Machines · 12 min
The Linea Mini R is the closest thing to a cafe machine that fits a kitchen bench, and its 3 litre steam boiler is…
Espresso Machines · 11 min
The Lelit Bianca V3 puts factory flow control in a dual-boiler E61 for under $5k — the paddle is the reason to buy it.…
Espresso Machines · 10 min
The Lelit Mara X is the E61 heat exchanger that removes the cooling flush. Here's an honest review from the Brisbane workshop that sells…
Espresso Machines · 10 min
The Profitec Go brings German build and PID temperature control to the entry tier. Here's an honest review from the Brisbane workshop that sells…
Espresso Machines · 11 min
The Profitec Pro 700 was a benchmark German dual boiler — but it's been replaced by the Profitec Drive. We review the Pro 700,…
Espresso Machines · 10 min
The Quick Mill Pop-Up puts a manual pressure profiling lever on the front of a $1,995 single boiler. Here's what that actually does in…
Espresso Machines · 11 min
The Rancilio Silvia is still the best machine to learn real espresso on — here's how it performs from the bench, why we'd skip…
Espresso Machines · 9 min
The Appartamento is the most cross-shopped entry HX machine in Australia. Here's an honest review from the workshop that sells and services them —…
Brands · 13 min
A Brisbane service centre reviews every Bezzera coffee machine sold in Australia — from the $2,750 BZ10 to the Strega Lever. Which Bezzera fits…
Brands · 15 min
ECM espresso machines are built in Mannheim, Germany, to a standard you can see the moment you open the panels. This guide covers every…
Brands · 7 min
An honest buyer's guide to Expobar in Australia — the current Office, Leva and dual-boiler Minore IV compared, how they stack up against ECM…
Brands · 16 min
A buyer's guide to the La Marzocco home range in Australia — the Linea Micra, the Linea Mini R and the GS3 AV and…
Brands · 26 min
Every Lelit espresso machine and grinder sold in Australia, reviewed by tier — from the entry Anna through to the flagship Bianca, with workshop…
Brands · 14 min
A brand guide to Profitec espresso machines in Australia — the Go entry PID, the dual-boiler range, the Drive flagship, and a Brisbane service…
Brands · 11 min
A brand guide to Rancilio espresso machines in Australia — the Silvia V6 and Silvia Pro X, the honest upgrade path, and a Brisbane…
Brands · 17 min
Every Rocket Espresso machine sold in Australia reviewed by tier — Appartamento to R Nine One — by an authorised Brisbane Rocket service centre.
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