by woot » December 23rd, 2023, 1:22 pm » in Buying Advice
Hello,
Long time coffee lover looking for first home espresso setup and I would appreciate any advice from those in the know. Budget is 2.5k usd somewhat elastic but hoping to keep things from getting too crazy, willing to go up in budget if it would provide substantially...
by bgm1911 » December 23rd, 2023, 10:17 am » in Buying Advice
Currently have a Forte AP that has been doing well for a V60. I just got the Vetrano 2B E61 double boiler working again, and quickly found that the AP is not producing what I want for making shots for my primary drink, americano.
Looking for suggestions for a grinder in the (up...
by jkirsch12 » December 20th, 2023, 8:52 am » in Buying Advice
Hey folks,
I'm in the market to buy an espresso machine. I have been previously drinking coffee from a Moka Pot and am looking to upgrade. I'm putting all the relevant details below, and would appreciate any advice you all have about what would be a good espresso machine :)...
by Tyanmax » December 12th, 2023, 11:04 pm » in Buying Advice
So I've been using the Breville Barista Touch for just about 4 years now. Instead of sending it to Breville and paying the $295 for a repair/refurb unit, I've decided to go with a stand alone grinder and new machine. I've decided on the Niche Zero for the grinder, but I'm at a...
Hello, Im looking to take advantage of Black Friday to get my first Espresso Machine and Grinder. Ideally looking for a grinder for both Espresso and filter coffee which is what I'm drinking now.
by androidzai » November 22nd, 2023, 5:47 am » in Buying Advice
Hi,
I'm planning have a setup for e61 dual boiler and grinder.
Budget : 2000-2500 €
Currently choosing from:
- Bianca v3 2000 €
- Profitec pro 700 2100 €
- Profitec drive 2659 € msrp (no black friday deals for now)
- profitec pro 600 1800-1900€ for demo unit or brand...
I have been enjoying V60 and Aeropress for past 5+ years and ready to venture into espresso (I have an Baratza encore and it has been a loyal partner). I spend around $25-30 per week at coffee shops for 4 lattes ($6-8 per latte including tips in california). I am...
I would like to purchase a grinder for my older parents. I have already purchased a coffee machine for them, a Solis Barista Perfetta Plus . This coffee machine is the best they ever had and will never be improved. It offers unpressurised porta-filters and consistency...
by chillghoul » September 5th, 2023, 9:24 am » in Buying Advice
As title. Not interested in used gear at this stage.
What I want from an espresso machine is something solid, small to medium size, reliable and consistent - note though: I am willing and in fact looking forward to becoming a hobbyist barista , so if it takes a while to achieve...
I currently have a older Astra flat burr grinder that does a okay job but isn't step-less and the steps are fairly wide. About a year ago I got a hand grinder that does a much better job and dials in nicely, but the novelty of mostly using a hand grinder is wearing off....