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The (Large) Fine Print

Why Clive Coffee

Built for the Serious Home Barista

We don't just sell espresso gear — we help you master it.

From the Learn Blog

Close up of a barista inserting a portafilter into a shiny commercial espresso machine with a digital control panel.

Why You Need an Espresso Grinder (and the Ode Won't Do)

Espresso demands a far finer, more consistent grind than filter coffee. The Fellow Ode is a superb brew grinder, but it can't grind fine or precisely enough for espresso. Here's...

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LUCCA M58 Sunto vs Lelit Bianca V3

The LUCCA M58 Sunto with Flow Control and Lelit Bianca V3 are both Italian flow-control E61 dual boilers around $3,000. They shape a shot differently. Here's the head-to-head and the...

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Compact espresso machine with grinder on a wooden counter and white cups arranged nearby in a modern kitchen showroom.

Best Espresso Machine for a Coffee Cart or Mobile Setup

A coffee cart isn't a countertop. You need a machine that holds temperature under a rush, a commercial grinder that keeps the line moving, and filtration that survives event water....

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ECM Estetika espresso machine in matte black with talent holding a portafitler, lifestyle, by Clive Coffee.

ECM Estetika Espresso Machine Overview

The ECM Estetika is the first ECM home machine to leave the E61 behind. Its proprietary heated group head and Triple Temperature Control get it to brewing temperature in about...

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