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Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any good books or websites to recommend for a technical person? I really like this site: http://www.home-barista.com/espresso-ma ... aning.html I have a La Marzocco Linea 2 group and am trying to figure out such things as how to empty the water reservoir without...

Has anyone ever done a side-by-side taste test with the Swift? All things being equal (espresso machine, barista), I wonder if there have been any taste tests comparing the dosing and tamping of an expert barista to the Swift. I know that most expert baristas and connoiseurs will tell you that...

Thanks for the advice, John P! By the way, which roasters from my neck of the woods (Seattle) would you recommend? Soleil

One thing I don't understand about used equipment prices is why they're so low. You can get an almost new la marzocco linea 2av off ebay for around $4000. Yet, to buy this thing new, you'd be paying at least $10000. I'm sure service and parts are a huge factor as you usually get 1 year of parts...

Hi, Based on my research so far, here are the options as I see them for a new coffee shop looking for equipment, particularly espresso machines. Please chime in if you agree/disagree. 1) you could buy espresso machines used from the usual places online (ebay, craigslist, etc) and sometimes...

Please forgive this intrusion to the boards but I am at wit''s end and don''t know who else to turn to. My question is: For those of you who moved your shops into an existing space, what permits did you have to acquire from the city (other than a health permit)? I live in Seattle and understand...