Hi there guys,
Ive just entered the world of coffee making...I was given an old Breville "Bar Italia" and have only just started mucking around with it because it was free (had zero interest in coffee making until it was given to me haha).
However I find myself having a bit of fun making coffee in the mornings for a family who know nothing but instant! LOL
Anyways, to the point: my challenge is that I dont wanna spend any more than $100 to improve this setup...Im sorry for the CS out there who are cringing at the thought of this! I have a feeling my machine isnt great to begin with :P
but seriously, I cannot spend anymore on this new hobby of mine (amongst getting married and a zillion other hobbies).
So the challenge is: What do I spend my money on? Chuck it all towards a decent grinder (EM0480?), try out a "naked" portafilter (dont really know what that is, but have heard its good haha)...or just chuck the machine away and save my $100 lol.
seriously though, Im never gonna spend $500 on a nice setup, Im already content on drinking coffee that isnt instant and doesnt taste like crap.
Is it possible to get a decent cup of coffee (crema??) with a basic machine and a good grinder?
hope this post doesnt offend too many people hehe
Cheers!
Ive just entered the world of coffee making...I was given an old Breville "Bar Italia" and have only just started mucking around with it because it was free (had zero interest in coffee making until it was given to me haha).
However I find myself having a bit of fun making coffee in the mornings for a family who know nothing but instant! LOL
Anyways, to the point: my challenge is that I dont wanna spend any more than $100 to improve this setup...Im sorry for the CS out there who are cringing at the thought of this! I have a feeling my machine isnt great to begin with :P
but seriously, I cannot spend anymore on this new hobby of mine (amongst getting married and a zillion other hobbies).
So the challenge is: What do I spend my money on? Chuck it all towards a decent grinder (EM0480?), try out a "naked" portafilter (dont really know what that is, but have heard its good haha)...or just chuck the machine away and save my $100 lol.
seriously though, Im never gonna spend $500 on a nice setup, Im already content on drinking coffee that isnt instant and doesnt taste like crap.
Is it possible to get a decent cup of coffee (crema??) with a basic machine and a good grinder?
hope this post doesnt offend too many people hehe
Cheers!


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