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Best Coffee Grinder: Tested and Ranked for 2026
Six months of testing. Ten grinders compared on espresso and filter. The Baratza Encore ESP wins value, the Niche Zero wins overall for 2026. UK buyer's guide.
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Rocket Espresso Appartamento Review: Is It Worth the £1,350 Price Tag?
Tested across 20 shots by a former Sanremo UK specialist. Honest verdict on the Rocket Appartamento's extraction, steam wand, and £1,349 price tag.
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Coffee 14 min read
Gaggia Classic GT Dual Boiler Review
Tested over 30 shots, the Gaggia Classic GT Dual Boiler delivers a real workflow upgrade at £699. Honest verdict, shot data, and full comparison.
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Rocket R58 Review: A Coffee Pro's 2026 Verdict
Rocket R58 Review tested by a Sanremo-trained coffee pro. E61 dual boiler verdict, V1 vs V2, vs Lelit Bianca and Sage Dual Boiler. UK 2026 price.
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Eureka Mignon Specialita Review: Is the Italian Default Still the Espresso Grinder to Buy in 2026?
Hands-on Eureka Mignon Specialita review. 30 shots on a Gaggia Classic Pro, 1.2g retention measured, full Niche Zero and DF64 comparison verdict.
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Gaggia Classic Pro Review
First-hand Gaggia Classic Pro review by a Sanremo-trained espresso specialist. Verdict, 58mm portafilter, modifications and who should buy. UK buyers guide.
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Lelit Elizabeth Review: A Coffee Pro's 2026 Verdict
Tested with handheld calibration probes after Sanremo engineer training. The Lelit Elizabeth PL92T: true dual boiler with PID at £1,149. Full verdict.
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Best Espresso Machine: Tested and Ranked for 2026
Manufacturer-trained tester ranks 12 espresso machines from £80 to £2,000 across budget, all-in-one, skill-builder and prosumer tiers for 2026. UK guide.
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Gaggia Classic Up Review
Gaggia Classic Up reviewed by an espresso machine specialist trained at Sanremo UK. Factory PID verdict, Classic Pro comparison and full UK specs.
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Gaggia Classic Pressure: Bar, OPV and What to Set It To
Gaggia Classic pressure explained: 9 bar vs 15 bar, what the current Evo Pro ships at, and whether you need the 9-bar OPV mod. Tested by a Sanremo expert.
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De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus Review
First-hand De'Longhi Dedica Maestro Plus review by an espresso-machine specialist. Auto wand, single-wall baskets, vs standard Dedica and Bambino Plus.
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De'Longhi Stilosa Review 2026: Honest Verdict
First-hand De’Longhi Stilosa EC230 review by a 14-year coffee industry pro. The metal steam wand surprise, the OPV compromise, who should buy. Tested May 2026.
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Gaggia Classic Temperature Surfing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tested routine for temperature surfing the Gaggia Classic from a coffee machine specialist trained by Sanremo engineers. Step-by-step guide with FAQ.
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De’Longhi Dedica Review
Honest De’Longhi Dedica review from a Sanremo-trained coffee specialist. Real espresso, milk and value verdict on the EC685, plus who outgrows it and when.
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