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Offline djbetterly

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Which espresso machine?
« on: August 24, 2014, 06:23:09 PM »
So I'm putting my wedding registry together and thinking I should add an espresso machine.  Although I may not get something thats over $1000 I'd still like to add it.  If you were to put a machine on your list between $1000-$1500, which would you choose?
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2014, 06:52:43 PM »
What are you grinding with?  How many shots in a session/day?
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2014, 07:16:01 PM »
I don't drink espresso that often.  It will maybe be 2-3 times per week, 2-4 shots per day.  I have a Breville grinder.  I was considering the new breville dual boiler - http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/breville-reg-dual-boiler-trade-bes920xl-espresso-maker/3253408?categoryId=12054
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2014, 10:09:37 PM »
Not to be an ass, but why espresso?  What's the attraction?  Have you had truly great espresso, and are wanting to mimic those shots?  Is it a matter of curiosity, because you've heard that espresso is the purest extraction?  What draws you to wanting an espresso machine?

These are serious questions.
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2014, 11:09:34 PM »
Serious questions indeed and can only be answered by serious money. Put your bank account number in the wedding registry.  :)
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2014, 02:54:55 AM »
Peter those are all valid questions, and I'm sure I won't answer it correctly.  For me I love the intense flavors, the crema, and the simplicity of such a small cup of coffee.   

Have I had a good shot?  Living in New York City and traveling the world, yes I believe I have.  Having tasted the coffees of italy and France to blue bottle, intelligencia, grumpy and many others I have had good espresso. 

However, as much as I'd like a cremina or a rocket PID, it's just not in the books.  Not to mention NYC kitchen Realestate is quite valuable. 

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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2014, 06:28:08 AM »
Quote from: djbetterly on August 24, 2014, 07:16:01 PM
I don't drink espresso that often.  It will maybe be 2-3 times per week, 2-4 shots per day.  I have a Breville grinder.  I...


I have never used a Breville grinder. H-B suggests inadequacy for grinding for espressos.  I would set some long range goals if you are dead serious about espresso and start with a grinder which you commit to grinder for espresso.

The old adage for espresso is grinder, grinder, grinder then machine.

http://www.home-barista.com/advice/breville-smart-grinder-and-breville-dual-boiler-good-combo-t20435.html#p239120
http://www.home-barista.com/advice/breville-smart-grinder-and-breville-dual-boiler-good-combo-t20435.html#p238904
http://www.home-barista.com/grinders/breville-smart-grinder-ranting-t21656.html#p254379
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2014, 06:36:40 AM »
Quote from: peter on August 24, 2014, 10:09:37 PM
Not to be an ass, but why espresso?  What's the attraction?  Have you had truly great espresso, and are wanting to mimic those shots?  Is it a matter of curiosity, because you've heard that espresso is the purest extraction?  What draws you to wanting an espresso machine?

These are serious questions.

Are you taking Ginko Biloba.... 5HTP....started meditating?
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2014, 07:45:03 AM »
Disregarding all other questions of why. I would put down a mcal and or a bdb.

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Offline djbetterly

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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2014, 07:46:15 AM »
mcal?  bdb?
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2014, 08:25:33 AM »
Sorry espresso machine jargon, Elektra Micro Casa a Leva and Breville Dual Boiler.

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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2014, 08:26:19 AM »
Altho a new 8 cup Pavoni is really easy to use imho.

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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2014, 08:30:02 AM »
How are the pavoni pump machines?
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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2014, 08:36:56 AM »
Oh cheaper better alternatives for pump machines. If you dont want a lever the breville dual boiler is you best bet. At least upgrade your grinder to a baratza vario.

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Re: Which espresso machine?
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2014, 08:38:40 AM »
Yeah, I agree.  The grinder has been fine for pour overs.  It was a random gift from my fiance, so I have to be delicate about it. 
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