I don't mind people trying to help ME spend my money. Thanks for all the considerations. I am still listening and am trying to find "my place" in the espresso world. Thank you so very much for the dialogue. It is appreciated! I am feeling I will get this figured out. I will not drink a Starbucks EVE...

He is a she.....Happy.....anyway, I've truly enjoyed the rhetoric. I am learning about godshots, superautomatics and the decisions I need to make.....truly I am enjoying this experience. Thank you for you dialogue. And it's helping me learn about espresso. I may not know all the nuances. But, I can ...

You make a great point. One that I have voiced many times over the years. I travel for my business. I have lived in Switzerland--living in Italy from time to time, too. Yes, a great barista is hard to find--at least for me. I don't know how to find the high end places and the ones that have marketed...

Thank you. Your comments are exactly what I was seeking when I signed up and began this process of learning. I appreciate your knowledgeable comments and look forward to reading and learning more about a topic that I did not originally know-- was so debatable. Baby steps for me, but with more basic ...

Neither response was what I would have expected from this forum. I would presume experts would educate and motivate, not embarrass someone learning about the intricacies of coffee/espresso. I have a friend that is a Master of Wine candidate. He would never discuss wine with such impetuous language w...

I am trying to find an American forum or opinion resource for plumbed and built-in espresso machines. I can find every machine, some of which I have owned, in regards to those great counter machines. Jura has always been my favorite. But, I want something built it. Currently, I have a Dacor. But, wh...