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by baristeer
May 7th, 2023, 10:30 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Getting Breville Bambino Plus for steaming?

Thanks Oren! Never thought about the Dedica before. If I can find a really cheap one I might give it a try. Otherwise I think I'll be fine to keep using my Nespresso Aeroccino for 4 more months
by baristeer
May 7th, 2023, 4:26 am
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Getting Breville Bambino Plus for steaming?

Update: I found out about the nanofoamer by Submiminal. After watching a few YouTube videos and reading some reviews online I was intrigued to purchase the v2 lithium rechargeable nanofoamer, which seems to be able to create micro foam that's fine enough for latte art, for $57 + tax. Before I pulled...
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by baristeer
May 4th, 2023, 5:51 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 750

Getting Breville Bambino Plus for steaming?

Dear HB friends, I'm considering getting a Bambino Plus just for its steaming capability. Please stop me if this sounds crazy. A little background: My current setup includes a Niche Zero grinder (purchased 4 years ago) and a Crossland CC1 (purchased about 5.5 years ago). I only make 1-2 cups a day, ...
by baristeer
October 31st, 2017, 7:49 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 3
Views: 306

Brewista smart scale V2 has 31% off for Halloween

I don't see the discount on their website. {link} It's still $89.95
by baristeer
September 21st, 2017, 7:08 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 2
Views: 230

Eureka Mignon Istantaneo for drip?

I watched a video from SCG. They said that the Mignon ranges from a fine drip to espresso. It can go very fine, but not the best at coarse grind
by baristeer
September 21st, 2017, 4:45 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 10
Views: 971

Rocket R58 and Rancillo Rocky - do I need a better grinder?

Based on what I read, the rocky will definitely be the limiting factor here. You should upgrade to something like the Vario/Sette 270
by baristeer
September 21st, 2017, 4:10 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1902

New home setup

It's funny I went back and forth on the type of machine I want, and kept stretching my budget. Initially I thought I would just get a SBDU machine because I don't really pull more than 2 cups at a time. But the more I read the more I was leaning towards a dual boiler. I was a bit turned
by baristeer
September 16th, 2017, 5:16 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 1902

New home setup

thanks all! HX machines and DB machines do look very appealing. I'm now trying to decide between the Quickmill Silvano Evo ($950 open box) and the Rocket Appartamento ($1200 open box). For $250 more, I can get HX and E61 Group head. Is it worth it with my limited daily use? I'm also a
by baristeer
September 14th, 2017, 6:04 pm
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 17
Views: 1377

New espresso machine and grinder home setup?

If you are only going to make espresso, you may want to consider the Quickmill Carola. It has an E61 grouphead for less than $900. It does not come with a steam wand though
by baristeer
September 14th, 2017, 12:01 am
Forum: Knockbox
Replies: 36
Views: 7473

How to recognize good espresso?

I considered Breville before since it has pretty good reviews on Amazon and other sites. But Breville does not seem to be a popular brand here. It's also on the large side. Is this the cheapest dual boiler machine you can get?