I just intentionally ordered an $80 espresso machine.

[John F]

I'm using a Vario.

[peter]

Yup, yup, I re-read Brian's post.

[Ascholten]

I have a SJ laying around.
I used to use it to grind my coffee for sales until I got the professional bunn.
BTW it's still used for my espresso's or customers who want an espresso grind so laying around does not imply gathering dust

Aaron

[brianmch]

The grinder issue is certainly a consideration Peter.

A capable electric or hand grinder is at least the cost of the machine. A less good option is cheaper and, well, less good but maybe serviceable. That would probably be my first choice.

Espresso is undoubtedly extra.

[ptrmorton]

This is a great thread I'd forgotten about.  Thanks John!

[John F]

This is a great thread I'd forgotten about.  Thanks John!

Yeah...ya know, I still break this thing out once in a while. It surprises me what it can do. It does more than it should be able to.