Bud TalbotNov 24

I'm thinking about getting a proper home #espresso machine for the family this holiday season. Does anyone have advice, or have one that they can recommend?

#Coffee

Show threaddyedbirdNov 24

@bud_t so many brands, types to choose from depending on budget and what you will use it for most of the time and durability.Will you be making drinks just for yourself or multiple drinks at a time? Will you be making drinks with milk? Are you OK with your machine needing small fixes once in a few years or not? Are you looking to grind your own beans and dial your shots OR would you rather press a button and have your drink ready for you?

If you had asked this question in a coffee forum space you'd have been bombarded by suggestions BTW 😁

Show threadBud Talbot

@dyedbird Perhaps there is a reason I did not ask the question in a coffee forum 😂 I also pruposefully did not ask an AI lol

We grind our own beans daily, and sometimes I roast my own, though usually we buy locally roasted beans. Currently use a drip (Technivorm) and an AeroPress when away from home. On a daily basis, we start with multiple drnks (wife and I). We currently do not froth milk, but would like to. I am fine with repairing as neded, and bonus if I can do it myself.

Hopefully that context helps.

Nov 24 at 9:54pmWeb
Show threadshomNov 25
@bud_t I have Rancillio Silvia with an aftermarket temperature control (PID) and it would totally fit the bill (as would a Gaggia classic but not the new ones, they're crap), I got mine used and would highly recommend that. It is a fantastic machine, a tank but easy to maintain yourself. It is an "entry" machine for those who fall way down the rabbit hole so you might be able to pick it up used. I regularly make two drinks in a row and it's fine, 4 in a row gets to be in falling temp territory. Happy to answer any questions.
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Show threadBud TalbotNov 25

@shom

Thanks! I'll have a look at Craigslist and some other places and see if any pop up used

@dyedbird