Hi All, I've been roasting my own coffee for about 3-4 years, received a decent conical burr grinder for my birthday this year, the coffee has been pretty consistent at our place using a stove top percolator.
Ive started looking into getting an espresso machine. Initially I like the idea of a manual lever machine, as I'm roasting by hand over the stove, and my grinder is a hand operated manual unit. Would be fun to keep the whole process manual as I believe 'll learn the most this way. So a La Pavoni or something like that is a pretty appealing option. Other options are something like a Silvia which are proven good entry points into home espresso making.
Am looking for second hand budget up to about $400.
Wondering if if anyone has gone through a similar decision process and can offer any insights or advice? Space is a premium in our kitchen, we generally make 1 coffee in the morning during the week, and we have our coffee with hot milk. I'm leaning towards waiting for a second hand La Pavoni or similar to come under and grab it, figured worth asking the question here as plenty of more knowledgable folks around with experience in case there are better options.
Thanks.
Ive started looking into getting an espresso machine. Initially I like the idea of a manual lever machine, as I'm roasting by hand over the stove, and my grinder is a hand operated manual unit. Would be fun to keep the whole process manual as I believe 'll learn the most this way. So a La Pavoni or something like that is a pretty appealing option. Other options are something like a Silvia which are proven good entry points into home espresso making.
Am looking for second hand budget up to about $400.
Wondering if if anyone has gone through a similar decision process and can offer any insights or advice? Space is a premium in our kitchen, we generally make 1 coffee in the morning during the week, and we have our coffee with hot milk. I'm leaning towards waiting for a second hand La Pavoni or similar to come under and grab it, figured worth asking the question here as plenty of more knowledgable folks around with experience in case there are better options.
Thanks.

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