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What Does E61 Mean On Espresso Machine?

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Historical Side Note: Ernesto Valente invented the e61 group (shown attached to an Isomac domestic machine in banner image) and it is known as such because it first appeared on the faema e61 espresso machine. Incidentally, the name E61 signifies the total solar eclipse that occurred in 1961, the year of its invention What is … Read more

What Is Espresso Group Head?

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The group head is a part of any espresso machine. It is the heart of the machine and responsible for creating a great cup of espresso Located on the front of the machine, the group head is a metal, permanent attachment that brings water out of the machine and into the filter basket. What is … Read more