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The Home Barista's Gift Guide
You asked. We delivered. We know what’s good and we’re not shy about what we like, so here are our top picks for home baristas, both aspiring and established.
The home barista's gift guide
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"Purchased a Profitec Ride Espresso Machine, and Clive's Customer Service has been wonderful. They have been very hands-on, and the Ride has been the best purchase I've made in a long time. Highly recommend."- Jacob Wolf
"Coffee enthusiast Mecca. The employees here are clearly coffee devotees. I was recently helped by Gunnar, who has worked in coffee for over 15 years and helped me pick what grinder and espresso machine will work best for my setup at home."- Nicholas Graeber
The team at Clive guided me through every step. I went from a complete beginner to pulling cafe-quality shots at home.Michael T., Portland OR
Best espresso purchase I've ever made. Clive's experts helped me find the perfect machine and grinder combo for my budget.Sarah K., Seattle WA
