#espresso

De'Longhi Dedica EC685.M

Bought for 1,569 SEK (€143) in May 2021, used for 3–4 coffees a day for four years, sold for 500 SEK (€45) in September 2025. Net cost: 1,069 SEK (€97) over 52 months. A solid entry-level choice — and the machine that taught me what I needed next.

Eureka Mignon Specialità

Every research thread on serious home espresso grinders pointed here: stepless, 55mm flat burrs, built in Florence. Bought for 4,309 SEK (€392) in January 2026. Quiet, precise, and grinds through with no quarter.

Graef CM900EU Silver

A capable entry-level espresso grinder that served the De'Longhi Dedica well. When the Sage Dual Boiler arrived, the mismatch became clear — the CM900 was too loud and too limited for a serious machine. Sold for 400 SEK.

Sage Dual Boiler BES920

Bought for 11,590 SEK (€1,054) in September 2025 after upgrading from a De'Longhi Dedica. Dual PID boilers, adjustable pre-infusion, and temperature precision that makes the machine disappear into the workflow. The coffee is very, very good.