A barista told me the espresso machine at their cafe is actually older than they are... and it pulls better shots than anything from this decade. Now I'm thinking about what we're actually paying for.
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6/28/2026 · 6/28/2026
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A barista told me the espresso machine at their cafe is actually older than they are... and it pulls better shots than anything from this decade. Now I'm thinking about what we're actually paying for.

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