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by Rayme
January 15th, 2016, 1:15 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

I sure love my Starbucks coffee, I'm sure there is better out there and I'm excited to try new brands. From a lot of what I've read on forums the Gaggia Classic is a very popular entry level machine as well, so I now have myself wondering if maybe that would be a better purchase than the Breville Duo
by Rayme
January 15th, 2016, 12:18 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

Well then... That's pretty funny. Everyone here has been very helpful and I appreciate it. I just need to dive in and learn and if I enjoy it as much as I think I will I can worry about slowly upgrading down the road. From the responses here and what I've read on other threads and forums most people...
by Rayme
January 14th, 2016, 11:36 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

I appreciate the help that was given. I've made my decision and don't want to bother anymore with my newbie questions since it seems to upset some people. Thanks again to those who gave their advice
by Rayme
January 14th, 2016, 10:14 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

I appreciate everyone's input, thank you very much. It certainly seems like the grinder matters a whole lot more than the machine so I will take that into account and reassess what I wanted there. I did a bit of research on the Lido hand grinder and it does seem like something that will work for me ...
by Rayme
January 14th, 2016, 1:14 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

Most of what we drink is flavored latte's. I'm not a perfectionist and it's hard for me to say a drink is "bad". Reviews of most entry level machines are good, but when you come to a dedicated forum for espresso most everything seems to immediately shy you away from anything "entry-level". I'm not l...
by Rayme
January 13th, 2016, 11:50 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 38
Views: 4486

New buyer of espresso machine and grinder, budget $500

So i have been doing research for a few weeks now and think I have decided on a purchase but would like some input (basically I'm just trying to hear I'll be happy with my purchase ) I've researched all the tools needed as well as some techniques. I've read most of the materials on this website