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The split centre seam and surface oils are the quickest visual read on how far a bean has been roasted.Photo: freestock.ca · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page How to choose
The decisions that actually change what you end up with.
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A dose this size is roughly what a double espresso basket takes once ground.Photo: Jon Sullivan · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Technique
The method that changes the result.
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Steaming milk by hand takes a powerful wand and a jug small enough to control the swirl.Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Running costs
Energy, consumables and the cost of a year of use.
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A dark roast like this one shows an oily sheen, the kind of bean an espresso machine is usually dialled in for.Photo: Sage Ross · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Maintenance
Intervals, parts and what they cost.
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Whole beans ground fresh for each brew are the single biggest variable in how a machine's coffee tastes.Photo: Alayna the Extravagant · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Consumables
Filters, pods, pads and their real intervals.
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A traditional two-group cafe setup: machine, dedicated grinder, and cups kept warm on the top tray.Photo: Herr Andrax · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Troubleshooting
Fixing it before you replace it.
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