Inside the Espresso Machine Shop: What You Need to Know
Here’s what you need to know about espresso machines, grinders, and the wild world of coffee equipment. I work in a shop that sells and repairs machines from Profitec, ECM, Bezzera, Rocket, Quickmill, La Marzocco, and Lelit. We also carry grinders from Eureka, Mazzer, Fiorenzato, and Mahlkoenig. Whether you’re browsing in person or online, the goal is to help you find gear that works—and lasts. The biggest divide between brands lies in build quality and precision. La Marzocco and Bezzera machines, for example, are built for durability, with heavy cast iron and precision engineering. They’re not cheap, but they’re designed…