Hello to you all.
Im new to all this game and I have an old Russell Hobbs dual use coffee maker. Last year I didnt even know how to froth milk or what the "cappucino" function on the machine was. Now I want to get a better machine and make some decent coffee at home.
Heres the thing. Im totally confused. A couple of days ago I was going to get a Breville ES800 but then I found this site and it changed my mind. Now I dont have a clue what to buy. Most appear to like the Rancilio Silvia but Im on a budget and am trying to keep below $500 - bear in mind Im new to brewing, etc. Someone has offered me a used Saeco Via Venitia for $200 and Im really tempted. What do you think would be a good machine for me? Is it worth holding out for a Silvia or should I go for the Via Venitia and wait a couple of years until I know what Im doing before spending the bigger bucks on a semi commercial machine? :-/
I also wanted to ask about grinding. I live in Brisbane and usually just go to the Merlo place in the Valley and get a kilo of espresso beans grounded up for me. From what I read the way to go is to get the beans and buy a separate grinder - but then which one? Help!
Any advice gratefull received.
Fiery.
Im new to all this game and I have an old Russell Hobbs dual use coffee maker. Last year I didnt even know how to froth milk or what the "cappucino" function on the machine was. Now I want to get a better machine and make some decent coffee at home.

Heres the thing. Im totally confused. A couple of days ago I was going to get a Breville ES800 but then I found this site and it changed my mind. Now I dont have a clue what to buy. Most appear to like the Rancilio Silvia but Im on a budget and am trying to keep below $500 - bear in mind Im new to brewing, etc. Someone has offered me a used Saeco Via Venitia for $200 and Im really tempted. What do you think would be a good machine for me? Is it worth holding out for a Silvia or should I go for the Via Venitia and wait a couple of years until I know what Im doing before spending the bigger bucks on a semi commercial machine? :-/
I also wanted to ask about grinding. I live in Brisbane and usually just go to the Merlo place in the Valley and get a kilo of espresso beans grounded up for me. From what I read the way to go is to get the beans and buy a separate grinder - but then which one? Help!
Any advice gratefull received.
Fiery.

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