Ernie1 I know this is slightly over-engineered as a £3 brush will do the job, but I like the look of Artpresso’s group brush. I don’t think 25USD is ridiculous but I do think 50USD to get it here is, especially as that means there’ll be duty to pay on 75 on top. Makes it a very expensive brush… I wondered if anyone has seen a similar thing available in the UK? https://www.artpressodesign.com/product/espresso-machine-58mm-group-head-cleaning-tool/
omahabristle I just got the Espazzola. It arrived today and I just used it once, so I can’t speak to how well it works - but it looks reasonable: https://www.maxicoffee.com/en-gb/espazzola-grouphead-cleaning-tool-black-p-62966.html https://www.espazzola.ch/en/ The silicone part of it is also sold separately from the device, which makes me think it’ll need replacing after a while. (Just to be clear: It also comes with one.) We’ll see how well it works!
Ernie1 I’ve got a couple of the toothbrush style ones with the plastic bristles, I just like the idea of something exactly the right size and giving it a quick swizzle on the group instead of scrubbing in circles. ( I was mainly browsing their site weighing up whether or not it would’ve been excessive to buy a Chris Baca tamper)
MediumRoastSteam Ernie1 - before going ahead with the purchase, read item 6 in the list of “highlights”… 🙃👍 Source: https://www.artpressodesign.com/product/espresso-machine-58mm-group-head-cleaning-tool/
InfamousTuba The la marzocco straight in portafilter is found on the kb90 machine that has the portafilters you just insert and don’t twist. Should work with the Linea mini
tompoland Shipping is a killer to Oz. Was looking to order two but adding US$75 for delivery is something I can’t justify.
Ernie1 tompoland For sure. I don’t remember shipping from the US being this bad in previous years. I suppose the strong US Dollar (and weak Sterling…) has had a significant impact.
MediumRoastSteam Ernie1 Strong USD and consequently weaker AUD in Tom’s case. 👍 Bet fuel cost is also a factor.
Ernie1 The integrated screwdriver sold me on it, and I liked the walnut stands they do. Not essential by any means but I’m impressed! Also, the shipping was expensive but also unbelievably quick. I’m not sure where in the States they are but it got here in a day and a half.