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A good grinder before a good machine
This is the one thing almost everyone gets backwards.
This is the one thing almost everyone gets backwards.
Home espresso upgrades that were worth it
Bought all these with my own money. Not every upgrade is worth it — here's what moved the needle.
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SSofia Marino
6 entries99 votes
The podium
— top 3 by community votes6 entries
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Naked portafilter
Gave me the best visual feedback for dialing in.
Gave me the best visual feedback for dialing in.
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Precision basket
Replaces the stock basket. Tolerances actually matter.
Replaces the stock basket. Tolerances actually matter.
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Scale with timer
Acaia Lunar if budget allows. Felicita Arc if not.
Acaia Lunar if budget allows. Felicita Arc if not.
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WDT tool
Cheap, meaningful. Evens out distribution.
Cheap, meaningful. Evens out distribution.
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Breville Smart Grinder Pro
Was my starter grinder. Held up fine for a year.
Was my starter grinder. Held up fine for a year.
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