Preparing Espresso in Shops and Homes »
Ah, espresso. The coveted elixir of life. The sweetest of syrups that tickles tongues around the globe. Each shot packs a punch of delight and dazzles the senses with countless complex flavors. We've selected a small lineup of only the best machines that do justice to this most blessed beverage. Pick from amongst our quality offerings – categorized according to their application – and you can rest assured that your gear will serve you well and serve you long.
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The Prima Coffee t-shirt exudes coolness and style, and is a prerequisite for genuine hipster status. You are sure to gain instant coffee street cred when sporting one of these fine shirts, which are more epic than Three Wolf Moon. Whether you are in need of an extra layer of clothing for the harsh winter, looking for an extra boost in self-confidence, or if you just want to attract the attention of your favorite barista, this shirt is exactly what you are looking for. Coming in sizes S-XL and in four colors (Black, Chocolate Brown, Fatigue Green, and Navy Blue), this shirt is sure to satisfy your fashion needs, and is likely to bring you all sorts of friendships you never could have imagined.
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For most companies it's hard to find motivation for pushing out new products if you find yourself on top already. This is not, however, the case with La Marzocco. The Italian based espresso machine manufacturer continues to push the envelop when it comes to innovations in espresso machine technology. The newest line from La Marzocco continues their progression in the specific areas of temperature stability and pressure profiling. We've discussed the Strada Electronic Paddle version in detail in our Strada EP blog post and listing for the 2 Group Strada EP. The Strada Mechanical Paddle employs technology similar to the Mechanical Paddles on other La Marzocco models but with a few new features including individual pressure gauges, digital PID control, and dedicated group boilers.
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Small, lightweight, and portable, the Skerton is the ideal hand grinder for the traveling coffee enthusiast, or the home enthusiast on a limited budget. The Skerton employs adjustable conical ceramic burrs for grinding any of the wide range of grinds employed in today’s coffee market. It can easily handle anything from fine espresso to a coarse French Press setting. The Skerton’s detachable 100 gr. glass jar is perfect for collecting the grounds, and in combination with the plastic screw-on lid (included in order) can even double as a storage unit for whole beans on those long trips. After grinding is finished, cleaning the Skerton is as easy as placing the unit in the dishwasher since the entire grinder is dishwasher safe. Whether you desire a quality, handy grinder for the road or enjoy the fine art of manual coffee preparation, the Hario Skerton is the ideal candidate. For an even more portable hand grinder from Hario, check out the Mini Mill (for a more detailed comparison of the two grinders, check out this blog post: Hario Skerton vs. Mini Mill).





