Hi Everyone, I find myself in a similar quandry that I am sure that has plastered these pages since day one. I need help/advice on buying a new espresso machine!! I think I want a machine with the following;
1. Double boilers over heat exchanger 2. PID Control 3. Pre infusion 4. Suburb build 5. Value 6. Ease of maintenence 7. Makes damn good espresso Over the years we have made and comsumed coffee in many different ways. We had a super expresso machine that we used for five years or so and finally died a slow death. We purchased a nespresso machine with mixed results and abanded that approach. Decieded to go in a new direction; purchased a Vario grinder, a Bonavista 1900 drip machine, scales, pour over equipment, Chemex, etc. We started experimenting with the equipment and ordering different coffees from around the country. Currently we can make you a great cup of coffee, however we are missing our espresso drinks. Granted with the super espress machine that we were not getting a great espress, however we were putting the beans in the machine and pushing a button and voila a cup of coffee. I say coffee because we dosed up the water to get a full cup, not understanding some of the more interesting chemical and physical characteristcs of the coffee bean. Now with a little knowledge I consider myself dangerous! I understand extraction in more depth. I understand coffee roasting on a different level. I understand some of the physics of how espresso machines work and some of the relative chemistry of water and the effects on coffee. I understand the theory of espresso a little bit. What I dont know is what machine to purchase. I want something that once I start making express and relatated milk drinks that I can progress and make excellent drinks. I am of the compulsion that i dont want to wake up and find that I have brand B and wish that I had brand A. I would value any sort of advice or personal history of how you guys ended up where you are. I will not list the machines I have researched and what I think I want to buy in fear of coloring your feedback, I do however realize what forum that I am seeking advice. Looking forward to hearing from you, thanks in advance. Mark -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
