Stilosa

Get a used DeLonghi Dedica or Stilosa. Get a cheap scale that weighs .1 grams. Get a halfway decent grinder. Get a single walled double shot basket, a dosing funnel and a weighty tamper, that’s your basics

DeLonghi Dedica albo Stilosa będą pewnie w podobnej cenie, są polecane przez entuzjastów i nie są marki Smeg.

The grinder matters more than the machine, and you should budget a decent amount for that too. You also will likely need to budget $100-150 or so for accessories like a scale, decent tamper, distribution tools, and in some cases a nicer portafilter and basket. Some recommended combos: De’Longhi Stil

Brevilles are not designed for easy DIY servicing. The fact that nothing happened when the knob on the right side was turned isn't a good sign. If you could get it for free it might be a fun project, but there is a substantial risk that your $100 could go down the drain. See if you can find a used D

No and No. Most machines at this price point are junk but if you can find a De'Longhi Stilosa, you could work with that.

Some minor suggestions to improve your table: Stilosa's price did spike up to $150 when US tariffs first kicked in, but more recently stabilized around $100, making Stilosa a great value for the money. It's easily upgradable for non-pressurized brewing. You can also bundle in DeLonghi's ECP series m

Bem-vindo ao clube! O primeiro passo já deste: perceber que a vida é demasiado curta para beber café de supermercado. Para o teu orçamento, aqui tens a minha opinião para não desperdiçares dinheiro: Mantém a tua De'Longhi Stilosa. Por dentro, ela funciona quase da mesma forma que a Dedica, por isso

This is easy to figure out. Go to a good local cafe (I'd say NOT Starbucks, but a small private cafe with a good reputation), try an espresso or a double (doppio) espresso, and perhaps also a macchiato (not cappuccino or latte which are mostly milk). Don't eat anything with it, and perhaps do it the

Check out Lance Hedrick's review of DeLonghi Stilosa which is a cheaper and more plasticy version of the ECP. When paired with a $3600 Kafatek grinder, he claimed it made espresso as good as his $6600 La Marzocco Linea Mini.

That's a score if I’ve ever seen one! Now, go to Dollar Tree and buy yourself some descaler for $1.50. It's right by the coffee and it's the exact same as De’Longhi’s but with a different name. Works great imho. I paid $28 for my Stilosa and best $28 I’ve ever splurged.