Espresso Machine Starter Kit: Beginner Buying Guide
Plan the grinder, scale and preparation tools alongside your first espresso machine. Check what is included and which accessories fit the basket.
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Plan the grinder, scale and preparation tools alongside your first espresso machine. Check what is included and which accessories fit the basket.
Compare 350 ml and 600 ml kettles against your recipe's water needs. Leave room for safe filling and include filter-rinsing water in your plan.
Weigh coffee, water and espresso yield while tracking brew time. Here is how to set up a timer scale and record a recipe you can repeat.
Check whether a 54 mm bottomless portafilter fits your Breville, then learn what uneven flow can tell you about puck preparation.
Capsules keep preparation simple; grounds give you more coffee choices. Compare the adapters, packing and cleanup for your portable espresso maker.
See the six tools in this travel pour-over set, how they pack and how to brew with them. You will need a separate source of hot water.
Get to know the 38-setting USB-C grinder: dose capacity, adjustment and cleaning. Record settings that work for your beans and brewing method.
Dial in the 35-setting grinder by holding the dose steady and making small changes. Record the setting, compare the cup and keep the burr path clean.
See how the 40-setting hand grinder adjusts, how much effort grinding takes and how to clean it. Choose settings for your own coffee and brewer.