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^ pretty much how I started cold brewing for myself. Wake up and need something to get out the door and don't have time for the espresso machine. Get to work and have espresso til I'm pissing kidney stones.
...and the time arrived! I filtered the project off this morning before work. It was delicious. I will do this again but try a few different tweaks, such as ratio of coffee to chips and duration of infusion.I have just bedded down some cold brew with oak chips from a rum barrel. The chips smelled great, sweet and rummy. The cold brew was pretty tasty. Will check in on these in a week or two and see how it progresses. This is in lieu of buying a small oak barrel. When he good times return I will be moving on to that experiment
You're pretty close to these guys and they know their coffee https://espressofix.com.au/product-category/gaggia/Ok been avoiding a machine for a long time but with work sayingwe'll be ome for at least another 3 months, and then transition to 2-3 days at home, it's time to invest in a machine.
I'm a bit of a coffee snob but I can order my coffee with just one word - latte. I kind of get how it works and all that but my home setup consisting of hot filter, turkish and french press is killing me now. I need frothy milk.
Recommendations for a decent budget coffee machine! Criteria:
So far I've narrowed it down to:
- Cheap is better
- Don't need a grinding function
- Consistency is important but not necessarily control ability
-Breville duo temp pro $329
-Breville infuser $480
-Breville bambino $450
- Sunbeam mini barista $270
(Took the delonghi and smeg out of the equation).
I think one or more of the brevilles have a 'thermo coil'?Downside of these thermoblock design machines is that steam quality never matches that of a proper boiler
Just front up for a Rancilio Silvia now and enjoy years of good, trouble free coffee.I think one or more of the brevilles have a 'thermo coil'?
Why are things so hard lol. I want a toyota/giant of the coffee machine world lol.
Secondhand Silvia, Gaggia, or Lelit.Ok been avoiding a machine for a long time but with work sayingwe'll be ome for at least another 3 months, and then transition to 2-3 days at home, it's time to invest in a machine.
I'm a bit of a coffee snob but I can order my coffee with just one word - latte. I kind of get how it works and all that but my home setup consisting of hot filter, turkish and french press is killing me now. I need frothy milk.
Recommendations for a decent budget coffee machine! Criteria:
- Cheap is better
- Don't need a grinding function
- Consistency is important but not necessarily control ability
So far I've narrowed it down to:
-Breville duo temp pro $329
-Breville infuser $480
-Breville bambino $450
- Sunbeam mini barista $270
(Took the delonghi and smeg out of the equation).
I think that the Sunbeam are good for the money, we have the Barista Max and I can't really fault it...I have the Mrs hooked now, so when it does shit its self, I will try to upgrade to something like a rancillo or saeco etc!We've got a Sunbeam Minibarista. Missus is happy with it and I can operate it so it's pretty idiot proof for the most part.
From your list get the most expensive Breville. Get it from a reputable retailer just in case you have a problem. Also get a good grinder and tamp. These 2 items will help you immensely in making good coffee, even from a shot machine.Ok been avoiding a machine for a long time but with work sayingwe'll be ome for at least another 3 months, and then transition to 2-3 days at home, it's time to invest in a machine.
I'm a bit of a coffee snob but I can order my coffee with just one word - latte. I kind of get how it works and all that but my home setup consisting of hot filter, turkish and french press is killing me now. I need frothy milk.
Recommendations for a decent budget coffee machine! Criteria:
- Cheap is better
- Don't need a grinding function
- Consistency is important but not necessarily control ability
So far I've narrowed it down to:
-Breville duo temp pro $329
- Breville infuser $480
-Breville bambino $450
- Sunbeam mini barista $270
(Took the delonghi and smeg out of the equation).
+1. A good quality single boiler is a thing of beauty, a good quality grinder even more so. The Breville smart grinder is a good entry level and the Sette 270 would be the next step up. Even better would be a secondhand commercial single doser like a Compak A8.Also get a good grinder and tamp. These 2 items will help you immensely in making good coffee, even from a shot machine.
Also get a good grinder and tamp.
Relax guys, I did say I was a snob. All sorted with the grinder. - mortar and pestle are still going strong . Nah i got a nice hand me down from a real coffee snob mate of mine. He has more tattoos than most folks making my coffee in the morning. Problem is I am too afraind to tell him I will likely end up with a breville or sunbeam haha!A conical burr grinder is a must.
We run the sunbeam minibarista...paid $199 for it. We also use a conical burr grinder...and I think this is why we have only gone through two other similarly affordable manual machines since 2003. First one was a Breville Cafe Roma, second one was a Sunbeam and now this one (which has been the best so far, taste wise). Bear in mind...we don't froth the milk...Ok been avoiding a machine for a long time but with work sayingwe'll be ome for at least another 3 months, and then transition to 2-3 days at home, it's time to invest in a machine.
I'm a bit of a coffee snob but I can order my coffee with just one word - latte. I kind of get how it works and all that but my home setup consisting of hot filter, turkish and french press is killing me now. I need frothy milk.
Recommendations for a decent budget coffee machine! Criteria:
- Cheap is better
- Don't need a grinding function
- Consistency is important but not necessarily control ability
So far I've narrowed it down to:
-Breville duo temp pro $329
-Breville infuser $480
-Breville bambino $450
- Sunbeam mini barista $270
(Took the delonghi and smeg out of the equation).
Start lurking on coffeesnobs and pick up something used or not so très cool anymore. If milk is your thing look for a heat exchanger machine rather than a single boiler like a Silvia, would be better (sorry to the Silvia lovers I've never been a fan of them myself drip tray is pathetic, temp surfing and waiting to be able to steam). If you can push the budget a bit look a Breville dual boiler that hasn't been abused.I'm a bit of a coffee snob but I can order my coffee with just one word - latte. I kind of get how it works and all that but my home setup consisting of hot filter, turkish and french press is killing me now. I need frothy milk.
Recommendations for a decent budget coffee machine! Criteria:
Consistency is important but not necessarily control ability