Everything on piston machines
Choose a piston machine
We're happy to explain what a piston machine is and how to choose one. For example, do you want to grind the coffee beans yourself or does a built-in bean grinder sound like a good idea? Do you want to brew the coffee manually as much as possible or do you prefer a piston machine that does most of the work automatically?
Choose a De'Longhi piston machine
De'Longhi has various piston machines, from basic semi-automatic machines to luxurious models. With the Dedica series, you'll get a compact piston machine that allows you to experiment with coffees. The La Specialista series is for the barista who likes to get started with coffees.
Choose Sage piston machine
Do you want a Sage piston machine, but don't know which model best suits your needs? We'll explain which Sage piston machines there are and how they differ. For example, do you want to tamp the coffee yourself and choose what your espresso looks like with precision? Or do you want to machine to help you out with these things?
This is how you become an at-home barista
Piston machine? Check. Now we'll help you become a real at-home barista. Aside from a piston machine, you also need some other things to start making coffee. For example, you need a milk pitcher, tamper, knock box, coffee beans, and a good bean grinder.
Maintenance of a piston machine
If you want to keep your piston machine in the best shape, we recommend taking good care of it. If you keep an eye on things like emptying and cleaning the portafilter from the beginning, you can easily keep up with the maintenance.
