Your blog - is an awesome read and I suggest everyone have a good look before they drop a 1000 bones on one of these lumps of plastic....

Saeco Incanto, in general, is garbage. We've had ongoing problems with ours (that you can see at the web link in my profile). Have you had the machine serviced at all? Or just a call to ask if the...

Based on all the discussion and reviews, I am looking to buy either the 8 cup or the 12 cup model. Since the physical size of the units (other than the pot, of course) seems to be exactly the same, i...

Since you've posted in the $400 I'd say return the Breville and get a single boiler machine. In this price range you can easily get an entry level Saeco or Gaggia, or a lesser known name like Moki...

Before saying too much... remember our motto: Coffee is a journey, not a destination... I started out with a Multichef Aluminum boiler steam toy - I learned a lot on that little unit. You ...

I enjoy espresso and latte and decided (admittedly on a whim) to purchase an entry level machine. I went out and bought a Breville Cafe Roma last night. THEN I did some reading and now I am question...

I just want to recommend dealing with Espressotec. First of all, order early enough during the day and you'll receive your purchase the next. I got my Silvia from them. Later I ordered some espresso ...

For Watchfull; I gave you the wrong URL yesterday. Here is the one for calibrating the Maestro. - Cheers, Bert...

Hi there; I used this page to calibrate my son's Virtuoso for a finer grind. After the adjustment it would grind so fine that he was able to plug his Saeco Aroma. Be patient though when doing...

Hi , I just joined this interesting site. I received my new Baratza Maestro grinder last week. Even on the lowest setting (#2) my Gaggia produces a strong flow of espresso, not concentrated enough....