This is my first post, but I really appreciate any advice you can offer. I currently make most of my coffee using a french press and would like to purchase my first espresso machine. Ideally, I would like to do it right the first time. I primarily see myself...
Hello HB! This is my second thread, see my introduction here:
What to check before buying used Rancilio Silvia?
emradguy suggested starting a new thread for suggestions for a newbie espresso setup. I've done a ton of reading and watching on making espresso, and with my...
I'm new to the forums and wanted to acknowledge all of you for your extensive knowledge as I've read through some of the posts. I was also hoping some or many of you could help me decide which espresso machine to buy. I know that that's like asking what's the best...
If so, does it make sense to allocate this large a proportion of the budget to the grinder, that is a keeper and consider upgrading the machine at some later date?
I have had a Silvia for almost 15 years. I want a new machine that will provide the following:
Better quality shots with less voodoo - I would rarely need more than four shots in a session;
Faster ability to steam milk after pulling shot(s) - I am leaning toward a...
I'm trying to get in some entry level equipment including a grinder and machine for $300 total. This is slightly a flexible budget because I like to consider this an investment for the future. What I mean by that is I'd have no problem getting a really good machine...
I've been lurking here for awhile and have enjoyed the information provided here immensely. I've been using a silvia with pid and a rocky grinder for the last 3 years and would like to upgrade. I was down in Vancouver for a week a while ago and made several visits to Prado....
by expresso714 » February 28th, 2015, 3:12 am » in Buying Advice
I am learning to be a home barista. I want to purchase a decently long lasting equipment but not overly complicated as I am a newbie.
Here are my choices, but I am open to new suggestion:
Hi all,
I am a newbie to coffee. I want to purchase a decent home use espresso machine to...
by nile24 » February 17th, 2015, 1:42 am » in Knockbox
Hello HB!
I'm a newbie to the espresso world and have been reading extensively on hb to learn about the art of making espresso. After a couple months I finally bought my first machine, a Gaggia Old White Coffee paired with a vintage dienes hand grinder. It's a humble and low...
