Cafiza is the industry standard when it comes to removing oily coffee residue. Soak your parts in it to remove built-up grime, or use it for a daily backflush. (Backflushing is when you force water ...

Though difficult to mod, repair and refurbish, it’s easy to use and hardy, assuming you find a well-maintained machine. Tinkerers will prefer the Gaggia Classic (or slightly newer Gaggia Classic ...