kaffeboenne Senior Member Joined: 2 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: denmark Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 2:34pm Subject: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
Hi forum,
I am looking for a good espresso machine that will fit on my kitchen table. Unfortunately my kitchen table is only 35 CM deep so I am looking an espresso machine that is MAX 40 CM in depth (preferably less).
I would prefer to get a machine that has HeatExchange, E61 grouphead and a hot water tab as I mostly drink americanos. I might have to compromise on the grouphead I suspect.
I have only found the "La Nuova Era - Cuadra" - but there seems to be very lille information on this machine available. I have looked at the Oscar also - but I would prefer to have a machine that can make an americano without having to boil (or steaming) water.
Are there any alternatives that offer all of the above ?
kaffeboenne Senior Member Joined: 2 Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Location: denmark Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 3:04pm Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
hmm... I don't have a fixed budget - the "La Nuova Era - Cuadra" is expensive but if I had full confidence (if was well tested and reviewed) if would probably pay that much.
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 3:16pm Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
Oh, yeah I was thinking more around your maximum of 40 cm, but the Expobar might be just slightly too deep. Maybe someone else will have a suggestion, but welcome to CoffeeGeek!
babola Senior Member Joined: 6 Feb 2006 Posts: 71 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Vibiemme Domobar Super, in... Grinder: Mini Mazzer E, Sunbeam... Roaster: Hottop
Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008, 3:59pm Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
Will your better half let you drill a hole in the kitchen bench top? How about a fully featured HX e61 in plumb-in config? Those usually come shallower than pour-over ones with the tank.
CoffeePhilter Senior Member Joined: 9 Feb 2005 Posts: 621 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Expertise: Professional
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Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 7:06am Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
Take a look at the Fiorenzato Bricoletta lineup. They are not too deep (around 16" I believe), but a little higher than most, and are VERY well made...commercial quality, very reliable etc.
Worldman Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 1,622 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Expobar Office Control Grinder: Cunill Tranquilo - Gaggia...
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 8:17am Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
Hmmm...with such a short depth to the table, why not turn the machine 90 degrees? Then the Expobar fits with >50mm to spare on BOTH sides. This meets your criteria of: - HX - E61 (type) - Hot water tap.
Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008, 4:55pm Subject: Re: Need help finding a Small but full featured (HX + E61) espresso machine.
kaffeboenne Said:
Unfortunately my kitchen table is only 35 CM deep so I am looking an espresso machine that is MAX 40 CM in depth (preferably less).
I would prefer to get a machine that has HeatExchange, E61 grouphead and a hot water tab as I mostly drink americanos. I might have to compromise on the grouphead I suspect. Are there any alternatives that offer all of the above ?
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