Posted Wed May 26, 2010, 12:30pm Subject: Re: How to Buy an Espresso Machine
Thanks for the great guide for beginners!! I really appreciate that you don't have to buy a $10K espresso machine with a $3K grinder and all the really expensive stuff that I cannot afford in my lifetime, in order to enjoy espresso!! :-)
I just upgraded and I really like what I have and for my rather limited budget ($1,000 for everything), I really can't wait to make better espresso and other drinks for myself!!! :-)
AlexD Senior Member Joined: 4 Feb 2011 Posts: 12 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic Grinder: Gaggia MDF
Posted Mon Feb 28, 2011, 1:43pm Subject: Re: How to Buy an Espresso Machine
Great document for anybody looking to get started in the world of making espresso at home. Helped me get an idea of what I needed to budget for to have a solid set up for the home. Before reading this all I was looking at was the espresso machine, not the grinder and accessories. It gave me a new perspective in my search.
PamStackhouse Senior Member Joined: 8 Jul 2011 Posts: 1 Location: Lebanon TN Expertise: I love coffee
Drip: Mr. Coffee
Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011, 10:41pm Subject: Re: How to Buy an Espresso Machine
Mr. Prince, just discovered your site this afternoon when searching on the web for a coffee/espresso maker. Started reading your article & within about 3 sentences discovered how illiterate I really am. I then started reading the review you did on the new Briel double broiler machine & thought what a great machine! I think if I were to buy it I would have to perform CPR on my husband when he saw the cost & I must admit it all seems extremely overwhelming. I didn't even understand half the terms you used regarding the process of using the machine. Is there a machine that someone as inexperienced as I am could buy to "learn on and then move up to the more expensive models? I am already looking for a better grinder (I really did pay attention), as I currently have a (collective gasp) blade grinder. Maybe something in the $300 - $400 range just to learn the basics? I will have your web site to refer to for pointers as I begin the process but I have been looking for hours now & am still over whelmed. Thanks for any suggestions you or any other coffee geek family member might have. I will also re-read your article to see if I can glean more pearls from it! PS This is also the first time I have ever written anything in a forum before so if this was the wrong place to put my request any guidance to the correct forum would be greatly appreciated.
Posted Fri Jul 8, 2011, 11:04pm Subject: Re: How to Buy an Espresso Machine
PamStackhouse Said:
Mr. Prince, just discovered your site this afternoon when searching on the web for a coffee/espresso maker. Started reading your article & within about 3 sentences discovered how illiterate I really am. I then started reading the review you did on the new Briel double broiler machine & thought what a great machine! I think if I were to buy it I would have to perform CPR on my husband when he saw the cost & I must admit it all seems extremely overwhelming. I didn't even understand half the terms you used regarding the process of using the machine. Is there a machine that someone as inexperienced as I am could buy to "learn on and then move up to the more expensive models? I am already looking for a better grinder (I really did pay attention), as I currently have a (collective gasp) blade grinder. Maybe something in the $300 - $400 range just to learn the basics? I will have your web site to refer to for pointers as I begin the process but I have been looking for hours now & am still over whelmed. Thanks for any suggestions you or any other coffee geek family member might have. I will also re-read your article to see if I can glean more pearls from it! PS This is also the first time I have ever written anything in a forum before so if this was the wrong place to put my request any guidance to the correct forum would be greatly appreciated.
You can of course come back with more questions if you have them, Mark is a busy guy so I thought I'd start you in the right direction in the mean time.
Good luck and welcome to CG, -James
Edit: Did I just link you back to the same article by mistake? I thought you said you had read the review of the Breville Dual Boiler, LOL. See what happens when you stay up too late on the computer? This is the article I was going for. http://www.home-barista.com/espresso-guide.html
mikeelovescoffee Senior Member Joined: 11 Jul 2011 Posts: 3 Location: Beaverton Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011, 4:29pm Subject: Re: How to Buy an Espresso Machine
I have been a long time reader of your site and thought its about time to become a member and start contributing to the community. I have been lingering with the idea of getting a Rancilio Silvia and this article really sealed the deal for me. Now I just have to decide where to buy it from. Any articles on the best retailers that sell the Rancilio Silvia? Thanks for all the info..
reshma Senior Member Joined: 3 Feb 2012 Posts: 1 Location: seattle Expertise: Just starting
Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012, 5:16pm Subject: What coffee to use for coffee and espresso maker
i am about to purchase a coffee/espresso maker. Can you please advise what coffee is best to use in the machine for both types of beverages and where i can find the best most economically priced coffee. thanks.
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