tdifraia Senior Member Joined: 13 Dec 2012 Posts: 75 Location: Boston Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: QM67 Grinder: Baratza Vario Drip: Bunn
Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013, 6:39pm Subject: Most forgiving machines!
For you experienced Baristas / Masters, which machine or machines would you consider most forgiving. Which machine could a newbie like myself, after reading a ton of info on what it takes to get a good shot (temps, tamps, grinds etc), be able to walk up to and have the best chance at pulling a good shot. Even though he never actually pulled one. WITHOUT using a Super Automatic!
Coffeenoobie Senior Member Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 2,313 Location: PNW Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: N S Oscar Grinder: Vario W
Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013, 6:56pm Subject: Re: Most forgiving machines!
The more stable it is in temp the more forgiving as apposed to temp surfing on a single boiler. HX or Double boiler are more stable and more expensive. I really like the Londinium 1. I got to play with one, it doesn't need a flush before pulling and it is really nice and I think anyone could pull a nice shot on it. But that is more than I can afford.... comeon lotto numbers...
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D4F Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2012 Posts: 1,188 Location: USA Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Classic PID Grinder: Preciso
Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013, 7:10pm Subject: Re: Most forgiving machines!
I believe that a lot of your questions were covered in this thread. Though you were not the OP, You noted similar about 1/2 way through the thread, on Page 3.
tdifraia Senior Member Joined: 13 Dec 2012 Posts: 75 Location: Boston Expertise: Just starting
Espresso: QM67 Grinder: Baratza Vario Drip: Bunn
Posted Wed Jan 30, 2013, 7:12pm Subject: Re: Most forgiving machines!
I didnt hit the lottery so thats outta the question, but I am getting back a nice return on my taxes and saw a Nice QM Anita with a PID on it?? It may help with my inexperience and lack of hands on.
Coffeenoobie Said:
The more stable it is in temp the more forgiving as apposed to temp surfing on a single boiler. HX or Double boiler are more stable and more expensive. I really like the Londinium 1. I got to play with one, it doesn't need a flush before pulling and it is really nice and I think anyone could pull a nice shot on it. But that is more than I can afford.... comeon lotto numbers...
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