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Claire

Former barista — four years on a La Marzocco at a college café in Seattle, ten years home espresso since. First machine was a used Gaggia Classic that taught me everything I'd been doing wrong with grind and tamp. Not SCA-certified; just someone who's pulled enough shots to know which corners are safe to cut.

Buying Guides

DeLonghi Magnifica Start ECAM22022SB Review: Honest Take After Two Years

by Claire 2026-05-10

Last updated: May 2026 | Model owned: ECAM22022SB (Silver/Black, manual panarello, with Americano recipe) | Time owned: ~2 years TL;DR: The Magnifica Start is the cheapest way to get bean-to-cup …

2026-05-10 0 comments

Buying Guides

DeLonghi Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB Review: Is This $700 Machine Worth It in 2026?

by Claire 2026-05-08

Last updated: April 2026 | Model tested: ECAM29084SB (Silver, with LatteCrema automatic milk system) TL;DR: The Magnifica Evo ECAM29084SB is the easiest way to get consistent cappuccino and latte at …

2026-05-08 0 comments