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by frajoe
October 9th, 2007, 9:18 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 16
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Basic inexpensive espresso machine recommendations

I think my biggest unanswered question is this: When the espresso is used to make a Mocha am i really going to notice the difference between a shot delivered from a high end machine versus something cheaper? I've had some pretty bad Mocha's in the past but i can't tell if it was bad espresso or just...
by frajoe
October 7th, 2007, 10:42 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 36402

Basic inexpensive espresso machine recommendations

Randii: After reading some more i too noticed that getting a PID is important with the Silvia. I guess it's hard to figure out where to draw the line on features/price. The Expobar Brewtus II looks nice but is pretty expensive. Any recommendataions for something sub $1000 and has temp/pressure contr...
by frajoe
October 6th, 2007, 5:16 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 36402

Basic inexpensive espresso machine recommendations

Thanks for the replies and nice site Randy G... it looks like i might have to up my budget a bit to afford the Silvia
by frajoe
October 6th, 2007, 1:22 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 36402

Basic inexpensive espresso machine recommendations

Hello all... I have decided to take the step in buying the necessary equipment i'll need to make our favorite coffee drinks at home. The main reason is that our local coffee shop has really become unreliable in terms of quality. I like to drink a grande Mocha a few times per week. I'm not a coffee p...