My Espresso Journey 23-26
My journey from 2023 in my new home - until now. Some unexpected [in the moment deals] upgrades led to having some cool gear over a short period. Enjoy. Ask any questions and I'll tag more of the gear if needed.
252 viewsJan 2023 Original Setup
Elektra SemiAutomaticaQuamar M80ERandom amazon find- long goneFree Tamper from CoffeeFest 2013ish
This was a machine I had from when I was employed by an importer back 15+ years ago.
Feb 2023 Picked up a Mara
LeLit MaraX V2Quamar M80E
Saw this on CL local and had to grab it.
Mar 2023 Rebuilt one of the Creminas I had
Olympia CreminaQuamar M80E
Tested this for a while, really enjoyed it.
Mar 2023 Manual Grinder?
Craig Lyn Design HG-1 PrimeOlympia CreminaLoveramics Dosing TrayLego Machine
Traded the Mara for the HG-1 Prime. yolo.
Mar 2023 New Puristika
ECM PuristikaCraig Lyn Design HG-1 Prime
A wild puristika appeared!
Apr 2023 Again with CL finds.
ECM PuristikaNiche Zero
$550 lightly used Niche!
Aug 2024 An Argos? Really!
Odyssey Argos Espresso MachineEgg SandwichNiche ZeroBreville KnockboxHappy TamperTimemore Nano
My facebook marketplace bell rang- someone posted an argos.
Jan 2026 New Zerno Z1
Odyssey Argos Espresso MachineZerno Z1Bookoo Themis UltraBookoo Themis MiniAmazon Shift Knob
New desk and traded the Cremina for a Z1 with SSPs. Argos got a new lever handle, too.